The Natural Bridge Zoo

Natural Bridge, VA

Zoos & Wildlife
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Address: 5784 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, USA How do we get there? Number: 540 291 2420
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About this activity

Did you know that the Natural Bridge Zoo is the home of the most complete collection of exotic zoo animals and birds in the state of Virginia?  That's a great reason to go and visit for yourselves!

The Natural Bridge Zoo opened all the way back in 1972, and has been giving families an animal-tastic day out since. 

The main purpose for the zoo was to breeding and rescue rare and endangered species, so you know that from the very beginning the zoo has been ALL about these amazing creatures of the world!

During your visit to Natural Bridge Zoo, you will encounter a variety of exhibits that offer up close encounters with many friendly zoo animals. 

More than 100 babies are born each year at the Natural Bridge Zoo, ensuring that some of these beautiful yet endangered creatures can keep thriving in the future. 

Not only can you see the animals up close at Natural Bridge Zoo, but you can also enjoy some pretty amazing experiences too!

Have you ever ridden an elephant? Probably not the most common experience in Virginia, but here you can do just that! In fact, Natural Bridge are one of the few zoos in the entire USA that offer this very experience.

Also at the zoo are petting and feeding opportunities. You might just encounter species such as Fallow Deer, Bongo antelope, Giraffes, camels and more!

An animal-tastic family day out in Virginia just FILLED with animal interactions and encounters. Are you ready to walk on the wild side? We bet you are, so c'mon, let's get WILD!

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Directions

The Natural Bridge Zoo is located on US Route 11 just off Interstate-81 between Exits 180-A and 175 in Natural Bridge, Virginia. The Natural Bridge Zoo exits on I-81 are approximately 12 miles south of Lexington, Virginia and 35 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia.

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

$14.00

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Children

$10.00 (Ages 3-12)

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Discount

Seniors $12.00

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Free Under

2 years.

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Last Updates

2023

The Natural Bridge Zoo FAQ’s

Their main purpose has always been the propagation and rearing of threatened or endangered species.

There are food outlets throughout the park where you can feed those rumbling tummies!

Keep an eye out for deals and activities/events throughout the year as they have some pretty fun experiences!

Browse through the Natural Bridge Zoo Gift Shop for the perfect souvenir.

The Natural Bridge Zoo is the perfect destination for your schools next field trip, offering both a fun atmosphere and educational animal lessons. Natural Bridge Zoo also has discounted group rates that make a day-long trip worthwhile, with unique hands-on learning activities for children of all ages.

Give them a call to find out the accessibility throughout the zoo, they will be happy to help!

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