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

Jul

Take a Walk on the Wild Side - Birds

Join us to learn all about our feathered friends! Take a hike around Mill Mountain and learn about our native birds in the area.

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Aug

Take a Walk on the Wild Side - Mammals

Head out on Mill Mountain with us to find all of our native furry friends. Learn about the mammals you see everyday and maybe even some you have never seen before!

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Aug

Sensory Mornings

This 45 minute program is for guests with special needs to come to the zoo when there are less people.

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zoo News

The Latest News:

April 18, 2024

New Arrivals!

Mill Mountain Zoo excitedly welcomes our new Wallaby residents! Hop on down to see our newest (and some would say cutest!) residents here at the Zoo!

In The Media:

July 9, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo rolls out summer programs

Zoo educators Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow talked about Summer Camps, Breakfast with the Animals, and New Zoo Choo shirts!

Press Release:

June 15, 2024

If I Could Talk to the Animals! Mill Mountain Zoo Invites You to their Inaugural Dr. Zoolittle Day!

Roanoke, VA – Have you ever wanted to be a veterinarian? Do you want to learn more about animals and how to take care of them? Get ready for an adventure in animal care and veterinary fun at Mill Mountain Zoo’s first ever Dr. Zoolittle Day! This Satu

Blog:

July 1, 2024

Celebrate the Zoo Choo with Our New T-shirts!