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

Feb

Critter Crafting

Join us in our Gift Shop to participate in Critter Crafting. We will have an animal encounter and a large crafting project, all supplies will be provided.

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Mar

Storytime with Rita

Fly on over to the Roanoke Main Library for a flap-tastic morning of fun! Join us at 10:30 AM for Storytime with Rita, our colorful and charismatic Military Macaw!

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Apr

Party for the Planet Eggstravaganza

Join us as we celebrate Easter and Earth Day with a fun-filled day of eco-friendly activities, egg-citing crafts, and more!

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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:

February 18, 2025

Mill Mountain Zoo Gives Update on Storm Damage

Zoo Educators, Katie and Kiana, talked with WDBJ7@4 about Zoo closures due to storm damage.

Press Release:

November 13, 2024

Mill Mountain Welcomes a Male Bald Eagle named, Tommy

Mill Mountain Zoo announces the arrival of a non-releasable male Bald eagle, named, Tommy, who was born in 2020. He was found in Atlantic Beach, NC in June of 2020 and brought to a raptor care center after being seen injured on the side of a road.

Blog:

February 6, 2025

Name a Bug After Your Ex

Happy Un-Valentine's Day!! This year give an "un-gift" and name a bug after you Ex!