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Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain, Roanoke, VA
540-343-3241
A mini zebu and a goat. The zebu came over and said hello.
Cougar.
Bo, posing.
Red Pandas. They look cuddly but they'd mess you up :-)
19 visitor photos
Ranked #8 of 16 attractions in Roanoke
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Activities: Getting married
Owner description: Vistors are wowed by the more than 45 species of animals at this zoo, including rare and endangered breeds like the snow leopard, the white-naped...... more » Owner description: Vistors are wowed by the more than 45 species of animals at this zoo, including rare and endangered breeds like the snow leopard, the white-naped crane and the clouded leopard. « less
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aligaterr
Pulaski, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
“Small Zoo”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

Average for a small zoo, but good for toddlers and relatively stroller friendly. More

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jwyyynd
Salem, Virginia
Contributor
13 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Needs to close”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

This is the kind of sad, cobbled-together, backyard exhibit that gives zoos a bad name. No doubt they are doing the best they can with limited resources, but this place should close ASAP. More

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whitneyumr
whitneyumr
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Well kept”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Well kept grounds and the animals live in very natural environments. More

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BeeBee623
Pulaski,VA
Contributor
12 reviews
“Great to take kids”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This is a very small but well run zoo and makes for a nice day trip with my nieces and nephews. Don't expect to see lions and tigers(Ruby the tiger passed away) and bears. But is still a nice area and Mill Mountain is a beautiful place to enjoy the views of Roanoke area, the "Star" and have a picnic. More

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TheLinkFamily
Roanoke, VA
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Nice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

My son loves the Zoo Choo and the exhibits are nice. It was better than I expected. More

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batspeed29
Roanoke, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Bring On The Tigers And Bears!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Though A "Small Zoo" By Many Standards... How Can You Trade "Quality For Quanity" When It Comes To Rare And Exotic Animals Located In Little "ol SW Virginia? Well Worth Admission Price Simply See/View These Exordinary Birds/Mamials/Reptiles, People - You Will Not Be Disappointed On A Clear Spring/Summer Day - @batspeed29 More

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Dean0K
Blacksburg, VA
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Small Zoo, Easy Access”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

It is very easy to get in and out of this small zoo. Mill Mountain has had some interesting exhibits in the past, including a gorgeous tiger. I particularly like the prairie dogs, but that's just me. More

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Blacksburger
Blacksburg, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Our 3 year old daughter liked it.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

As long as you're not expecting the San Diego zoo, it might be enjoyable. My daughter and I rode the little train around the zoo, which was fun for the 6 minutes or so it lasted. More

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VirginiaDonna
Virginia
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
5 helpful votes
“A Mountain with history and animals...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Quaint and small zoo.Animals very well cared for.A selection of animals most dont ever see up close...,a small train for kids to go around the zoo exhibits A charge for that too.Should be for free.Cost to get into he zoo is a bit high But zoo mantaining is costly..... Have lunch on the trail area.The overlook has a cam you... More

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Jessica H
Dublin
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Not Bad For a Small Zoo”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

Having grown up in the area, I have been to Mill Mountain Zoo regularly since I was a small child. Many improvements (number of exhibits, facilities, etc.) have taken place in the past couple of years. This is a great place for really small children - not much walking. Hoping to see the zoo continue to add to its animals... More

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