Comments. I live by Roer’s. 159 reviews of Roer's Zoofari "I've been coming to this zoo with my family for years and have always had a wonderful time, we never thought that our experiences at this establishment could improve until the new owners came in. Photo courtesy of Roer's Zoofari. Vienna, VA 22182 You can buy carrots for 5 dollars and the animals love them. Petition details. The zoo has a wide variety of animals, from cheetahs and a bobcat to American bison and a red kangaroo. Yes! The Zoofari owner received a call around 5:30 p.m. that the barn was on fire, according to the post from the zoo. The zoo said counselors would be available for staff members, “who are devastated by this tragedy and who cared deeply for these members of the Zoofari family.” The zoo has since closed and will be closed until further notice. Discounted rates are available for groups of 15 or more people. They do have plenty of goats, rabbits, and llamas. “Staff and the zoo’s veterinarian arrived within minutes to help rescue and care for approximately 20 other animals housed in the same area. ): $10 Child under 2 Yrs: FREE Group pricing also available. Open since 1975, Roer's Zoofari is a one-of-a-kind destination in Virginia where you can spot animals not traditionally common to the Virginia landscape. Click here to view location 1228 Hunter Mill Rd. An investigation is currently underway. The news that Mogensen has been charged with animal cruelty and possession of a controlled substance raises a lot of questions. Vienna, VA 22182 1228 Hunter Mill Rd. They don’t have birds out in the winter, and most disappointing was no Giraffes were out. In 2016, Vanessa Stoffel and Jacob Roer purchased and renamed what was once the Reston Zoo. Each video covered a specific service the zoo had to offer. The incident occurred on Monday, March 8, at Roer’s We cannot allow this inhumane treatment of animals to last any longer. Some take walks with a I collected and edited footage of activities, animals, and guests using professional video making software. Formerly the Reston Zoo, Roer's Zoofari changed ownership in 2016. The answer appears to be that Mogensen comes from a zoo family. 2021 - Two Giraffes, "Waffles" and his new companion, were killed due to a b Roadside zoos like Roer's Zoofari are inspected by the Department of Agriculture. We visited in February so pretty cold. Fun!! They're always willing and able to answer questions and seem to actually know what they are talking about. 4 days ago. This comes from our annual Best of Washington list. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Probably much better in warmer weather. Roer’s Zoofari in Reston says staff is devastated after a Monday evening barn fire claimed the life of beloved giraffe Waffles and his new giraffe companion who had yet to be named. Roer’s Zoofari map [photo credit: Linda Barrett] Owners Jacob and Vanessa Roer had a “We Bought a Zoo” moment when they moved east and acquired this small zoo in 2016. General. The zoo website said the fire occurred after the zoo had closed for the day. “Zoofari owner, Vanessa Roer, received the call at 5:30 PM from Fairfax County dispatch that the barn where the giraffes was housed in caught fire,” Roer’s Zoofari said in a statement on social media. See why other supporters are signing, why this petition is important to them, and share your reason for signing (this will mean a lot to the starter of the petition). Roer's Zoofari, it used to be the Reston zoo, but now it has a new name and a new owner! 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