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

May

WotWS - Mammals

Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure, where our experienced educators will guide you through Mill Mountain’s trails in search of native mammals, exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors, and ecological roles before returning to the zoo to meet some of our mammal ambassadors up close!

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May

Tasty Brunch with Turtles and Tortoises (BWTA 2025 Event)

Are you enchanted by the serene grace of our slow-moving reptilian friends? Join us for "Tasty Brunch with the Turtles and Tortoises"!

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Jun

WotWS - Plants and Pollinators

Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure, where our experienced educators will guide you through Mill Mountain’s trails to explore the vital relationship between plants and pollinators, discovering how bees, butterflies, birds, and even bats help ecosystems thrive before returning to the zoo to meet some of our pollinator-friendly animal ambassadors up close!

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zoo News

The Latest News:

November 18, 2024

Where are our Animals?

When you come into the zoo you may notice that some of our animals are not on exhibit, this is because the zoo is home to many tropical species that cannot stay out in the recent cold temperatures.

In The Media:

April 1, 2025

Mill Mountain Zoo Announces New Foxes at Zoo

Katie Harlow, Zoo Educator, goes on WDBJ7@4 to talk about Mill Mountain Zoo's new fox residents and all the animals going on exhibit with the warmer weather.

Press Release:

May 5, 2025

Mill Mountain Zoo Presents: The Skyline Stage

Mill Mountain Zoo is thrilled to announce our latest capital project, the Skyline Stage! The Skyline Stage Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. and is open to the public with regular zoo admission.

Blog:

February 23, 2025

We Need Your Help!

Mill Mountain Zoo has been hit by massive storms, knocking over trees and causing damage to our beautiful zoo. Help us by donating to our GoFundMe.