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Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke

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The Mill Mountain Zoo is a zoo located atop Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. When it opened in 1952, the zoo was operated by the City of Roanoke. In 1976, the city turned its operation over to the Roanoke Jaycees. The Jaycees operated the zoo until 1988 when its operation was handed over to the non-profit Blue Ridge Zoological Society (BRZS). The BRZS still serves as the operator and fund raiser for the zoo.

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By Roy C

This zoo is small, but children will like it. The collection includes a rare Snow Leopard. Also be on the look-out for "unreal" animals around the grounds, that is, artists' renditions of different.... more

This zoo is small, but children will like it. The collection includes a rare Snow Leopard. Also be on the look-out for "unreal" animals around the grounds, that is, artists' renditions of different.... more »

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By Matthew Arnold

A nice, quiet, shaded diversion in Roanoke! The zoo has some unique exhibits, and has quite a bit to offer all things considered. Even so, if you are accustomed to Asheboro zoo or something similar, this isn't apples to apples. It's fun in its own right, though, and if you take time to read the exhibits you can be through in about an hour. No complaints here, but I didn't give it the full 5 starts because it is a touch expensive considering the size.

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By Zane Ayres

It was our first time there and after seeing some questionable reviews I was skeptical. I took my 9 year old there last Monday and we loved it!! Very friendly staff, loved the animals and the scenery was beautiful!

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