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Location
Visitor tip
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
Visitor tip
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
Best time
Note winter hours begin January 7 with Tuesday and Wednesday closures - plan accordingly if visiting during winter months to avoid disappointment
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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Annual Visitors
- Over 55,000 visitors annually
- Educational Reach
- ~20,000 children through SOL-aligned programs annually
- Hours
- 10am-5pm daily (winter hours vary)
What visitors say
It was our first time attending this quaint zoo. All the spaces were well kept and maintained. There's a good variety of animals to see and a couple places for kids to play. The views are beautiful. There's a little train you can pay a…
I had an exciting time looking at the animals and riding the choo choo train while being entertained by my engineer "Lucky". LookIng forward to coming back and visiting again soon. The surrounding trails and landmarks make for an…
Fairly priced, very well maintained, and tons of wonderful animals to see. This is a great family destination for a 2-3 hour excursion. Seems like a perfect birthday or special occasion place too. Cannot understate that the quality of…
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Did You 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
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