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

Apr

WotWS - Birds

Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure, where our experienced educators will lead a guided hike through Mill Mountain’s trails in search of native birds, discovering their unique adaptations, behaviors, and ecological roles before returning to the zoo to meet some of our bird ambassadors up close!

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Apr

Chow Down with the Carnivores (BWTA 2025 Event)

Are you eager to sink your teeth into the thrilling world of carnivores? Look no further than Chow Down with the Carnivores!

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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:

March 18, 2025

Mill Mountain Zoo Gives Update on Opening Hours

Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall bring out some insane snake sheds and talk about many new programs starting in April.

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 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.