Zoos
Hill City AquaZoo
📍 3405 Candlers Mountain Rd Suite B80, Lynchburg, VA 24502🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 12–6 PM |
About Hill City AquaZoo
Hill City AquaZoo is a zoo in Lynchburg, VA. Located in a former bank building at 10 Main Street in Peabody, with one of the exhibits being a themed 'bank' room that references the building's historical use. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 154 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Other
- Best For
- All Ages
- Exhibits
- Sloth encounters featuring Prince, Aurora, and other sloths
- Admission
- General admission $19.99 ages 13-59, discounted rates for seniors 60+, military members, and spouses
💡 Did You Know?
- Located in a former bank building at 10 Main Street in Peabody, with one of the exhibits being a themed 'bank' room that references the building's historical use
- Features a Rotating Room that changes seasonally, allowing the museum to refresh its exhibit offerings throughout the year
- Part of the ACM Reciprocal Network, offering members up to 50% off general admission at over 200+ participating children's museums nationally
- Nearly all programs including Yoga, Music and Movement, Storytelling, STEM workshops, and Sports Classes are included with general admission at no additional cost
- Designed specifically to avoid overwhelming younger visitors through smaller, contained spaces, with special focus on children under age 6
💬 What Visitors Say
- This museum is optimally designed for children ages 2-5; if your child is older than 6, they may find the exhibits too simple and quickly lose interest. Plan accordingly based on your child's age and attention span.
- Plan for 2-3 hours of visit time. Multiple reviewers noted their toddlers played continuously for extended periods across the 10+ rooms, so allow sufficient time to explore without rushing.
- Take advantage of the included programs with general admission—Yoga, Music and Movement, Storytelling, STEM workshops, and Sports Classes are built into your ticket price and add significant educational and entertainment value.
- The pretend play rooms (bank, doctor's office, farmer's market/kitchen) and the interactive comic room with the puff ball tube machine are standout attractions that captivate younger visitors the longest.
- With smaller, contained spaces throughout the museum, toddlers won't feel overwhelmed by massive exhibit halls—this design makes it particularly comfortable for very young children who might be sensitive to overstimulation.
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