Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain Zoo is a ZAA-accredited nonprofit zoo perched atop Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia, offering visitors an intimate wildlife experience with a strong emphasis on conservation and education. The zoo is home to animals that are critically endangered, vulnerable, injured, or captive-born, and reaches approximately 20,000 schoolchildren each year through curriculum-aligned education programs. Guests can enjoy immersive experiences such as sloth encounters, zookeeper camps, and special events like Brew at the Zoo. Recent additions to the collection include Patagonian maras, among the largest rodents in the world. Open seven days a week, Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes over 55,000 visitors annually and serves as both a regional tourism asset and a dedicated center for wildlife stewardship.