About Mill Mountain Zoo

Compact animal park with a train ride. Small zoo with a train open year-round housing 50+ native & exotic animals, birds & reptiles.

💬 What Parents Say

💡Don't miss the scenic train ride (small additional fee) - it offers a unique perspective of the zoo's perimeter, includes a beautiful mural tunnel, and features engaging conductor commentary that enhances the experience
💡Plan for 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the zoo and its surrounding trails with views of the Roanoke Valley and mountainous landscape
💡Consider purchasing a family membership - visitors report it pays for itself quickly given the well-maintained facilities and quality staff, making frequent visits worthwhile
💡Attend special events like Party for the Planet (Earth Day) or Zoo Boo (Halloween) for enhanced experiences with games, crafts, and keeper chats beyond regular zoo admission
🕐Note winter hours begin January 7 with Tuesday and Wednesday closures - plan accordingly if visiting during winter months to avoid disappointment

Name: Mill Mountain Zoo
Address: Mill Mountain Spur SE, Roanoke, VA 24014, Roanoke, VA, US
Telephone: (540) 343-3241
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1512 reviews)

📍 Mill Mountain Spur SE, Roanoke, VA 24014

Type

Zoo

Best For

All ages, school groups, families

Annual Visitors

Over 55,000 visitors annually

Educational Reach

~20,000 children through SOL-aligned programs annually

Hours

10am-5pm daily (winter hours vary)

Good to Know

✓Mill Mountain Zoo organizes animals by conservation status categories including critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, and least concern species, providing visitors with educational context about wildlife conservation
✓The zoo houses 50+ native and exotic animals, birds, and reptiles in a compact setting with a year-round operating train ride called Zoo Choo safari train
✓Mill Mountain Zoo offers bookable sloth encounters as an interactive experience, allowing visitors hands-on engagement with animals
✓The Zoo Choo train features a tunnel with a mural throughout its route, adding an artistic element to the safari train experience around the zoo's perimeter
✓The zoo operates year-round with reduced winter hours beginning January 7, closing only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during winter season, maintaining accessibility throughout the year

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