Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain Zoo Mill Mountain Zoo is an accredited 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to education and wildlife conservation.

Mill Mountain Zoo is a Non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1952 that focuses on the education of wildlife conservation and the importance of animals to our ecosystems. Founded in 1952, The Zoo is an unique outdoor family friendly destination located on top of Mill Mountain that offers 360-degree views of the Roanoke Valley. Guests can experience animals in an environment similar to their na

tive habitat and learn about our conservation efforts with endangered, vulnerable and threatened species around the world. Mill Mountain Zoo provides refuge to animals that are non-releasable due to injury, captive birth, and owner-relinquishment. For community members that cannot come to the Zoo, we provide educational outreach programs at schools, retirement communities and libraries. As a Zoological Association of America (ZAA) accredited and esteemed facility, we take pride in the superior level of care given to the animals in our guardianship.

Attention, attention!!! Mill Mountain Zoo's Amanda's August reading adventures conclusion is here. Join our mascot Aman...
08/22/2026

Attention, attention!!! Mill Mountain Zoo's Amanda's August reading adventures conclusion is here. Join our mascot Amanda Panda and Roanoke Public Libraries to celebrate reading! Every Tuesday in August at 11:00am for stories, pictures with Amanda herself and books to take home. The event is free with admission to the zoo. All ages welcome.

🦥 Are you jealous of everyone enjoying their Sloth Encounters? 👀 Do you want one of your own?!Now’s your chance! Sign up...
08/20/2026

🦥 Are you jealous of everyone enjoying their Sloth Encounters? 👀 Do you want one of your own?!

Now’s your chance! Sign up for your very own Sloth Encounter at Mill Mountain Zoo! 🦥💚

📅 Thursdays & Saturdays
⏰ 10:00 AM & 3:30 PM

Head over to www.mmzoo.org to reserve your spot! 🎟️

We hope to see you soon! Monte can’t wait to meet you! 🦥🌿💚

Attention, attention!!! Mill Mountain Zoo's Amanda's August reading adventure is here. Join our mascot Amanda Panda and ...
08/16/2026

Attention, attention!!! Mill Mountain Zoo's Amanda's August reading adventure is here. Join our mascot Amanda Panda and Roanoke Public Libraries to celebrate reading! Every Tuesday in August at 11:00am for stories, pictures with Amanda herself and books to take home. The event is free with admission to the zoo. All ages welcome.

🐺❤️ Happy International Wolf Day! ❤️🐺Today, we celebrate wolves of all species and the important role they play in ecosy...
08/13/2026

🐺❤️ Happy International Wolf Day! ❤️🐺

Today, we celebrate wolves of all species and the important role they play in ecosystems around the world.

From the gray wolf and Arctic wolf to the Ethiopian wolf and our own critically endangered red wolves, wolves are intelligent, social, highly adaptable animals that have captured our imagination for generations.

At Mill Mountain Zoo, we're especially proud to introduce our guests to Cary and Rocket, our resident red wolves. Their story gives us an opportunity to talk about the challenges facing wolves and the importance of conservation.

🌎 Wolves help keep ecosystems healthy.
🐾 They are highly social and intelligent animals.
❤️ Many wolf species face serious conservation challenges.
🐺 Protecting wolves means protecting the ecosystems they call home.

Today, we're celebrating all wolves — from the smallest and most specialized species to the iconic gray wolf — and the people around the world working to ensure these incredible animals have a future.

Wolves need champions. Come be one. 🐺❤️

Today is International Wolf Day!! Say hello or swing by Saturday for the zoo's event celebrating Rocket and Cary. ...
08/13/2026

Today is International Wolf Day!! Say hello or swing by Saturday for the zoo's event celebrating Rocket and Cary.

Our final Breakfast with the Animals of the season is swimming your way! 🌊🐟Join us for Breakfast with the Fish Eaters an...
08/11/2026

Our final Breakfast with the Animals of the season is swimming your way! 🌊🐟

Join us for Breakfast with the Fish Eaters and start your morning learning about some of the Zoo’s animals that LOVE a good fishy breakfast!

🥐 Enjoy a delicious breakfast
🎨 Make a fun fish-themed craft
🐾 Meet one of our animal ambassadors during a special animal encounter
🧠 Learn how fish-eating animals find, catch, and enjoy their food!

This is the LAST Breakfast with the Animals of the season, so don’t miss your chance to join us for one fin-tastic morning! 🐟💙

📅 August 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00-11:00 AM
📍 Mill Mountain Zoo

🎟️ Online presale preferred! Reserve your spot today on our website!

Come hungry and ready to SEA some amazing animals! 🐟👀

ROCKET & CARY, OUR RED WOLVES, ARE TAKING OVER THE ZOO!It’s time to celebrate International Wolf Day at Mill Mountain Zo...
08/10/2026

ROCKET & CARY, OUR RED WOLVES, ARE TAKING OVER THE ZOO!

It’s time to celebrate International Wolf Day at Mill Mountain Zoo!

Join us Saturday, August 15, from 10 AM–4 PM for a day celebrating one of North America’s most incredible — and critically endangered — predators: the red wolf!

❤️ Meet Cary & Rocket!
Our resident red wolves are ready to be part of the celebration, and we’re bringing the focus to these amazing animals and the conservation work helping protect their species.

🐾 What’s happening?
🔴 Red wolf-focused activities and education
🐺 Get to know Cary & Rocket
🎨 Red Wolf Drawing Contest ($5 entry fee)
🌎 Learn why red wolves are so important
📸 Explore the Zoo and make some family memories
❤️ Discover how you can help support red wolf conservation

Red wolves are one of the most endangered canids in the world, and every red wolf matters. By visiting Mill Mountain Zoo, you're helping us care for the animals here while supporting our mission of conservation, education, and destination.

🐺 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Purchase your tickets in advance or get them at the gate on August 15.

And the best part? International Wolf Day activities are INCLUDED with regular Zoo admission! No special event ticket is required.

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Mill Mountain Zoo

Bring the family. Bring your wolf-loving friends. And come meet Cary & Rocket!
The red wolves need champions. Come be one. ❤️

A special thank-you to Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers for sponsoring International Wolf Day and helping us celebrate and support red wolf conservation!

Brew at the Zoo is TONIGHT! 🍻Before you join us for an unforgettable evening at Mill Mountain Zoo, here's everything you...
08/07/2026

Brew at the Zoo is TONIGHT! 🍻

Before you join us for an unforgettable evening at Mill Mountain Zoo, here's everything you need to know!

🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
🌦️ Rain or Shine
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun

🎟️ Your 21+ ticket includes:
✅ Zoo admission
🚂 Zoo Choo ride (weather permitting)
🎁 Entry into our prize drawing
🍺 One drink ticket

Designated Driver, Children and 2 and Under tickets also include zoo admission, Zoo Choo ride (weather permitting) and entry into our prize drawing.

🍻 Additional drink tickets may be purchased at the gift shop (up to 2 additional tickets per guest; 3 drink maximum).

🎶 Live Music (Sponsored by 3rd Street Coffeehouse)
🎤 Caroline Beatrous
🎸 The M&M Collective (playing next to Bali's Bistro)

🍴 Food & Drinks
🌮 The Chaotic Kitchen Food Truck
🍕 Bali's Bistro (hot food, snacks, slushies, and drinks)

🍺 Twisted Track Brewpub
🥃 Brady's Distillery
🍷 Wine selections available at Bistro with drink ticket

🪑 Seating is limited, so we encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax and enjoy the live music throughout the evening.

🎟️ Tickets are still available online and at the gate!

We can't wait to spend a summer evening with you while supporting wildlife conservation at Mill Mountain Zoo. See you tonight!

08/07/2026

Feathered Friday!

It’s all about the texture!

Today, we are exploring tactile enrichment. Macaws are highly tactile animals; they use their sensitive tongues and feet almost like a third hand to explore their environment.

By introducing safe, varied textures like rough pinecones, fibrous ropes, and smooth bamboo, we are stimulating Rita’s sensory pathways. This prevents boredom and keeps her mind sharp.

But of course in Rita fashion, sometimes she's picky about what enrichment she will tear up.

Why it matters: Sensory variety mimics the complex tactile environment of a wild forest canopy, encouraging natural exploration behaviors.

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Comment any suggestions for more enrichment ideas for Rita!

If you would like to support Rita’s care and enrichment, please make a donation here: https://www.mmzoo.org/support-us/donations

08/04/2026

Amanda's August Reading Adventures at Mill Mountain Zoo
August 4. 11, 18 and 25th at 11:00am

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Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, VA
24014

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+15403433241

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