Mill Mountain Zoo

Conservation | Education | Destination

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

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 9,000 children through educational programming on the mountain - plus 12,000 more people, mostly children, through outreach programs.

Destination

Mill Mountain Zoo is 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

Sep

International Red Panda Day

Join us for a fun and exciting day filled with Red Panda themed games, crafts and chats and help show support for the conservation efforts to save Red Pandas!

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Oct

Reading with Amanda Panda - 10/3

Join us for a fun-filled event, Reading with Amanda Panda! Bring the whole family to enjoy a cozy storytime as we read a couple of delightful animal-themed books.

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Oct

Zoo Boo

Annual Halloween Spooktacular Zoo Bash!

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zoo News

The Latest News:

August 29, 2024

Bouncing Baby Joey!

Meet Mill Mountain Zoo's newest arrival—a playful joey! Come see this adorable little one in action and learn about its unique species. Don’t miss the chance to welcome our precious new addition!

In The Media:

September 10, 2024

September events laid out for Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain Zoo has a lot going on in September. To talk about what’s happening, 7@four welcomed Katie Harlow from the zoo.

Press Release:

August 29, 2024

The Secret is OUT! Mill Mountain Zoo Welcomes a Baby Wallaby – A Joey!

Mill Mountain Zoo is home to three adult Bennett’s Wallabies, and now… A JOEY!

Blog:

April 22, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo Trivia

See if you can answer this trivia question!