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Mill Mountain Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 17 attractions in Roanoke
Traveler 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 » 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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Attraction type: Zoo, Other
Activities: Getting married
Address: Mill Mountain Roanoke, VA
Tel: 540-343-3241
Fax: 540-343-8111

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5 of 5 stars
ThinBear   10 contributions
Richmond, VA
Aug 27, 2009

Red pandas are adorable. The wolverine won't hold still long enough for a photo but is cool to look at. Snow leopards are beautiful. (Could use a brushing.) more

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3 of 5 stars
azriael   2 contributions
Roanoke
Apr 17, 2009

The Mill Mountain Zoo is great, except for one tiny thing. The snake exhibit is right in the middle and you must pass it. Personally, I am horrified of snakes, so I never make it too far in. But from what I have seen, I really like it. more

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3 of 5 stars
momoftwo03   7 contributions
charlottesville, va
Jul 8, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

A small zoo with a great setting up on the top of Mill Mountain. Good for very young kids (we traveled with a 2 1/2 and 5 year old but I wouldn't think older kids would be interested for long. There is a small train that circles the zoo twice but does not allow for stops and is an additional... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jukebox112   5 contributions
Virginia
Jul 6, 2008

I've gone to Mill Mountain Zoo plenty of times since I was a small kid and every time I've had a great time there. My favorite part would have to be all of the beautiful animals that they have such as the snow leopard and the other big cats. Another great thing about Mill Mountain Zoo would be the view... more

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4 of 5 stars
VATraveller25   38 contributions
Arlington, VA
May 1, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

While this zoo is smaller than a big city zoo (such as NYC, San Diego, or Washington, DC), it has a good variety of animals in a very good setting on top of Mill Mountain with great views of Roanoke city and valley. This zoo specializes in animals from Asia, so it has a lot of rare species. The Siberian... more

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Mill Mountain Zoo Address

Mill Mountain, Roanoke, VA
Tel: 540-343-3241 Fax: 540-343-8111