Fort Chiswell Animal Park

Fort Chiswell Animal Park 45 acre zoo with interactive safari tours and walk-through petting zoo. May 1 - Labor Day:
Open Daily
Weekends 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(1788)

Fort Chiswell Animal Park is your chance to get up-close and personal with animals from around the globe while also enjoying the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you like animal encounters, don't miss this unique opportunity!
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GENERAL ADMISSION:
$20.00 for Adults
$15.00 for Children (Ages 3-12)
Ages 2 and under FREE

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
The Guided Safari Bus Tour
Walk-Th

rough Petting Zoo
Picnic Tables On-Site
Free Parking

FEEDING OPTIONS:
Zoo Chow--$5.00 per bag
Roasted Peanuts--$4.00 per bag

2022 OPERATING SCHEDULE:
Month of April:
Open Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Labor Day - End of November:
Open Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (LAST SAFARI BUS LEAVES 1 HOUR
PRIOR TO CLOSING)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope you all had a special day and made some wonderful memories. We are thankfu...
12/26/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope you all had a special day and made some wonderful memories. We are thankful for the warm weather, health of our animals, and the opportunity to live this life. Happiness comes in different forms for different people and this is what brings us joy. We had one of our best Christmases simply feeding, watering, and repairing a fence! Today was a taste of spring and we look forward to seeing everyone again in April. We wish you and your loved ones all the best in the year ahead!

Remy wants to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We have decided to go ahead and close for the season due to the cold t...
11/27/2025

Remy wants to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We have decided to go ahead and close for the season due to the cold temps expected this weekend. It's been another wonderful year and we appreciate your continued support of the park and love for all the critters. We hope you get to spend a special day with those closest to you. Stay warm, stay safe, and make plans to visit us again in April 2026!

It's finally here! Help us spread the word!
10/31/2025

It's finally here! Help us spread the word!

This fall weather does not disappoint! The students from got the opportunity to spend an afternoon with the animals. ...
10/18/2025

This fall weather does not disappoint! The students from got the opportunity to spend an afternoon with the animals. We are here all weekend if you want to be part of the fun!

We love getting to spend a day in the classroom! Thank you to Mrs. Dillon for the invite!
10/18/2025

We love getting to spend a day in the classroom! Thank you to Mrs. Dillon for the invite!

TAG A TEACHER & HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!It's time for our annual Teacher Appreciation Days where area teachers and one g...
10/02/2025

TAG A TEACHER & HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

It's time for our annual Teacher Appreciation Days where area teachers and one guest receive FREE admission to the zoo! See what educational opportunities are available while enjoying a day with the animals. Animal feed and the safari bus tour are included! Please present your current teacher ID or paystub to receive your complimentary tickets. This event is open to active instructors in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina who are employed by a public, private, or parochial institution.

This is one of our favorite events and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Did you know that our gift shop offers Breyer Model Horses? This includes the 75th anniversary western horse and a vari...
10/02/2025

Did you know that our gift shop offers Breyer Model Horses? This includes the 75th anniversary western horse and a variety of others. If you have a horse lover in your life, stop in and see us. The store is open each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who was part of our Labor Day Weekend! The animals loved the food and attent...
09/01/2025

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who was part of our Labor Day Weekend! The animals loved the food and attention and the weather was absolutely perfect.

We now begin our fall schedule and will be open each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM. The last safari bus will leave at 4 PM.

There's still lots of season left for church groups, school field trips, and fall birthday parties!

For now, Pataki and Rascal are content. They will be looking for that next bus tour...

We are open daily through Labor Day! No reservation is required and the cooler weather means the animals are active and...
08/26/2025

We are open daily through Labor Day!

No reservation is required and the cooler weather means the animals are active and anxious to see you. We open each morning at 10 a.m. and the last safari bus leaves one hour prior to closing. Come make some memories with us!

We love summer evenings! They're a great time to relax and enjoy the animals. It's hard to believe that fall is just a...
08/19/2025

We love summer evenings! They're a great time to relax and enjoy the animals. It's hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. We will be open daily through September 1st and then start our reduced schedule. There's still time to enjoy a summer visit!

We are hiring for part-time positions! Please call 276-637-6754 to set up a time to apply. We do everything in person ...
08/15/2025

We are hiring for part-time positions!

Please call 276-637-6754 to set up a time to apply. We do everything in person and are looking for people who love animals, don't mind getting dirty, and are willing to work weekends.

Help us spread the word!

WE'RE SO EXCITED TO OFFICIALLY INTRODUCE RE*****ON!!! This little Bactrian camel has been a bit of a secret this summer...
07/15/2025

WE'RE SO EXCITED TO OFFICIALLY INTRODUCE RE*****ON!!!

This little Bactrian camel has been a bit of a secret this summer. He had to spend some time in quarantine and was a recent gelding project for Dr. Corinne. She made sure he was healthy and gave him the vaccinations he needed before he met Puff, Cody, and the rest of the gang.

Being introduced to all the animals and learning his place in the hierarchy has taken some adjustment, but he's taking it all in stride. Re*****on (or Remy) is already greeting the buses and enjoying plenty of extra zoo chow. Puff is the best teacher!

We hope you'll come visit Re*****on one day soon. He's a great addition to the park and has already stolen a lot of hearts.

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569 Red Hollow Road
Max Meadows, VA
24360

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