Conservation

Education

Destination

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

VISIT

Open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm
last admission at 4PM

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

Jun

Feed with Forest Dwellers

Join us at the Mill Mountain Zoo every 3rd Saturday, May-October for a unique opportunity to have breakfast with the animals.

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Jul

Feast with the Feathered

Join us at the Mill Mountain Zoo every 3rd Saturday, May-October for a unique opportunity to have breakfast with the animals.

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Aug

Treats with Turtles and tortoises

Join us at the Mill Mountain Zoo every 3rd Saturday, May-October for a unique opportunity to have breakfast with the animals.

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zoo News

The Latest News:

April 21, 2023

Delayed Opening at Noon on 4/22/23 Due to Marathon

The Zoo will not open until Noon on 4/22/23 due to the Marathon. We wish everyone running the Marathon their best race ever!

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!