On top of Roanoke's Mill Mountain, off the Blue Ridge Parkway and alongside the famous Roanoke Star, is an AZA accredited five acre zoo that exhibits 50 plus species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Animals include a Siberian Tiger, Snow Leopards, Red Pandas, Japanese Macaques, Bald Eagle and much more. Special events and educational programs throughout the year, picnic facilities, wildflower garden and a breathtaking overlook view of the Roanoke Valley. Birthday parties and after-hour rentals available. ZooChoo train rides additional cost.
Mill Mountain Zoo is open daily, year round, seven days a week. (Closed Dec. 25th)
Hours:
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Grounds close at 5:00 p.m.
Admission:
$6.75 for adults,
$4.50 for children 11 years and under,
$6.07 for seniors,
children age two and under are free.
(Admission does not include tax)
Visit there site here, for more info. mmzoo.org
Virginia Zoological Park
Norfolk, Virginia
Nestled on 53 acres along the Lafayette River, the Virginia Zoo is home to some 300 animals, ranging from elephants, Siberian tigers and monkeys, to reptiles and birds. The Virginia Zoo is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
Hours
10am until 5pm. 7 days a week.
The Virginia Zoo is closed New Year's Day,
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Seasonal hours may apply.
Admission:
Adults: $7.00
Children: $5.00 (ages 2-11)
Senior Citizens: $6.00 (ages 62 and older)
VA Zoo Members: Free of charge
Visit there site here, for more info. www.virginiazoo.org/
