About us
Luray Zoo is a true rescue zoo. The zoo specializes in providing a home for unwanted, abused and confiscated exotic animals. The animals that arrive at Luray Zoo stay here. They can have confidence that they will not be traded, sold or bred to for sale.  The zoo houses and cares for over 250 animals all with their own special story. This special little zoo is operated by Mark Kilby and Jennifer Westhoff. Mark and Jennifer's mission was to create a rescue zoo. Unlike the huge problem of unwanted domestic pets, over the years (60 years combined to be exact) Mark and Jennifer found many exotic animals ended up unwanted and a needed a place to go as well.  The majority of large zoos, in many cases, do not except exotic unwanted pets. Having a permanent home for the animals is important to them as well, not to be just a temporary summer attraction and then shipped off somewhere else. Luray Zoo's job is to educate the public and provide a home for unwanted exotic animals.

Your Visit
With tons of animal experience, Mark and Jennifer have created a zoo atmosphere you probably have never experienced! Unlike other zoos, the owners/curators and zookeepers interact with you! When the Luray Zoo opens, we don't hide in an office or behind the scenes. We are here for you!
Disclaimer:  Unless we are at lunch, of course.
Here are a few things you might experience at Luray Zoo:
Seeing zookeepers interact with animals and know them personally.
Having a zookeeper available to answer your questions.
 Getting Close and personal with animals is
something Luray Zoo does best!
Have you ever been close enough to a tiger you can count their whiskers?
 Have you ever made friends with a porcupine?
or cuddled an armadillo? We can't promise everything,
but we know it will be zoo experience you won't forget!
Oh, and our Educational animal shows are awesome!
Not just tiny turtles and rabbits, but sit-on-the-edge-of-your-
seat cobras, rattlesnakes, falcons and more!

You help build this ZOO!
When you visit Luray Zoo your admission goes directly to the animals.
The money helps us build new homes for them, feed them
and any other care or medical needs that they may require. The Zoo receives NO government funding. All help comes directly from YOU our visitors!
Here is another way you can help: SPONSOR an animal today!

Hours:  
10-5 daily in summer
 Fall /Winter/ Spring:  Please call ahead hours may vary 

Admission:
$10.00 for Adults
$5.00 for children (ages 3 -12)
Children 2 years and under are free
Your admission to the Zoo includes:
 Reptile Jungle, Petting Zoo, Outdoor animal exhibits and in the summertime Animal Shows!

How to find us:
The Zoo is located 1/2 mile west of Luray Caverns

How to contact us:
For a quick response please call:
(540) 743-4113

Luray Zoo
1087 US Hwy 211 West
Luray, Virginia 22835

E-mail:
Please remember working with animals limits
our time with the computer.
 For general information or questions please call.
but, if you must: reptiles@lurayzoo.com