Mill Mountain Zoo — Zoo in Roanoke

Mill Mountain Zoo and its collection

Mill Mountain Zoo, opened in 1952, is a zoo in Roanoke, United States.

Its red wolves fall under the SAFE programme, which maintains a managed population and funds research.

History

It opened in 1952 as a children's zoo, its early structures following nursery-rhyme themes, with the Old Woman's shoe at the gate.

Animals and collection

The collection numbers 85 animals across 35 species, with the focus falling on Appalachian and Blue Ridge natives such as red wolves, bald eagles and black bears. One species held, the red wolf, is critically endangered, and three more are endangered: red panda, wood turtle and golden poison dart frog.

Things to do

Things to do include Zoo Choo, Keeper chats and Sloth Encounters.

What the venue says

• The zoo houses over 50 native and exotic animals, birds, and reptiles.
• An open-air, narrow-gauge train runs around the periphery of the zoo grounds, offering rides that pass by animal habitats like the red wolves and deer.
• two small play areas
• Bali's Bistro is operated on a seasonal basis between April and October and features a variety of food, snack, and drink options.
• The zoo shares a dedicated parking lot with Mill Mountain Park and the Discovery Center just off the Mill Mountain Spur.
• Service animal owners must check in with Zoo admissions office.