News How Social Media Launched the Metro Richmond Zoo to National Fame By Hannah Hill| Cameron Mottley| Christopher Van Norden II| Sam Shibu| Chloe Schueman - July 21, 2025 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Thanks to several animals becoming social media sensations, the Metro Richmond Zoo is attracting visitors from all over the country and opening new experiences for animal lovers. Select footage courtesy of Metro Richmond Zoo via Instagram & TikTok