Mill Mountain Zoo Mill Mountain Spur, Roanoke, VA 24014
About the Business
Mill Mountain Zoo, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a popular tourist attraction and zoo that serves as a refuge for critically endangered and vulnerable animals. The zoo is home to a variety of species that are unable to be released into the wild due to injury or being born in captivity. Mill Mountain Zoo is dedicated to protecting and preserving the health of these animals while also leading wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
One of the unique aspects of Mill Mountain Zoo is its educational programming, which is aligned with Virginia's SOL academic standards. Each year, the zoo reaches thousands of children through on-site educational programs and outreach initiatives. With over 55,000 visitors annually, the zoo is a beloved local treasure that contributes to the economic growth of the community through tourism.
Visitors to Mill Mountain Zoo can look forward to exciting events such as the upcoming Easter celebration, where families can take photos with the zoo's mascot, Amanda Panda. As the zoo continues to grow and evolve, new experiences and opportunities for learning are always on the horizon.
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Hours open
Monday:
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 - 16:00
Friday:
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
Reviews
"Surprisingly large variety of animals and exhibits for what seemed to be a smaller local zoo! Favorites were the bald eagle, Burmese python, blue dart frogs, lynx, red panda… I can’t choose a single top favorite! That said, the reptiles & amphibians house was one major highlight for me seeing as I’m a big fan of frogs & snakes. We came in the winter so some animals weren’t out where they would be visible to guests, and some parts of the zoo were temporarily closed, but there was still a lot to see even so. On the plus side, it was not at all crowded on a cold weekday morning. Had fun briefly checking out the gift shop too, they had a lot of cute plushies. There was an on site food stand, but it was closed during our visit. Likewise for the train tours. I would definitely come here again, especially in the warmer months when there will be even more to see."
"Though a smaller zoo it was a nice first time for our kids. Staff friendly and kind. Zoo was kept nice and clean. Animals were well taken care of. I do recommend it for a short weekend outing, it was fun."
"I've lived here for several years and my first time to the zoo was enjoyable. I wish I had gotten to two zookeeper names that was so helpful and informative on the animals as we admired the eagle Elsie. You both made the visit that much more exciting. The little zoo in comparison to the one from my home area the Bronx was all the better due to the great staff. Keep up the great job caring for the animals and guest that visit."
"The place is nice and clean. Its a small zoo but you can see a lot of animals. Good for family bonding especially with your kids. It has also have a little playground inside the zoo. You can also ride a train if your tired of walking. They are open 9am to 5pm but last admission is at 4pm."
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