Conservation

Education

Destination

Promoting an appreciation and understanding of wildlife and habitat preservation since 1952.

VISIT

Thursday to Monday 10 am to 5pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday 
Until March 18, 2023.

conservation

Mill Mountain Zoo is a refuge to animals that are critically endangered, vulnerable, or otherwise non-releasable due to injury or captive birth. Not only do we protect and preserve the health and viability of these vulnerable animals in our guardianship. MMZoo is the region's leader in wildlife conservation. Additionally, we participate in research and species survival programs.

Critically Endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Threatened

Non-Releasable Due to Injury

Owner Relinquished

Captive Birth

Education

Mill Mountain Zoo is the only zoological entity in Virginia's Blue Ridge offering educational programming that is specifically tied to Virginia's SOL academic standards. In a typical year, Mill Mountain Zoo reaches approximately 8,000 children through bioscience educational programming - plus 7,000 more people, mostly children, through outreach programs.

Destination

In July, Mill Mountain Zoo will celebrate 70 years as a local treasure that hosts over 55,000 visitors annually from throughout the region. The Zoo is a historic asset to the community and stimulates economic growth by contributing to tourism.

upcoming events

Mar

Spring Fling

Spring is in the air! Come up to Mill Mountain Zoo to celebrate the beginning of spring with activities related to gardening, birding and other fun things to get you thinking about springtime!

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Apr

Party for the Planet

Come celebrate Earth Day with Mill Mountain Zoo and Clean Valley Council.

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May

World Migratory Bird Day and Community Art Show

Join us to celebrate and learn more about migratory bird conservation and how you can help. Keeper chats and crafts are just some of the activities.

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zoo News

The Latest News:

October 4, 2022

The Zoo will be Closed October 12

Lowe’s has selected the Zoo for their annual Heroes Project a second year in a row! The Zoo will be closed for the day to allow them to work.

In The Media:

September 14, 2021

Education: Roanoke City Library Debuts Nature Backpacks

Mill Mountain Zoo is partnering with Roanoke Public Libraries. Soon you will be able to use your library card to check out Nature Backpacks from the Main, Melrose, and Raleigh Court branches.

Press Release:

January 13, 2020

New Red Wolves Have Arrived!

Mill Mountain Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of the “Durham” pack, a family group of 8 red wolves. These wolves were transferred from the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC on January 13, 2020.

Blog:

September 14, 2021

Activities and Lessons to do with your Kids

We’re here to help parents and teachers as we enter this unusual school year!