The zoo choo is hibernating for the season! Come back next year to ride our iconic zoochoo!

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Mill Mountain Zoo

Conservation | Education | Destination

conservation

Mill Mountain Zoo is a refuge to animals that are critically endangered, vulnerable, or otherwise non-releasable due to injury or captive birth. Not only do we protect and preserve the health and viability of these vulnerable animals in our guardianship. MMZoo is the region's leader in wildlife conservation. Additionally, we participate in research and species survival programs.

upcoming events

Nov
29
Walk on the Wild Side Mammals
Head out on Mill Mountain with us to find all of our native furry friends. Learn about the mammals you see everyday and maybe even some you have never seen before!
Dec
14
Sensory Mornings Dec
This 45 minute program is for guests with special needs to come to the zoo when there are less people.
Dec
21
Holiday Crafting Workshop at Lancerlot!
Join Mill Mountain Zoo's holiday class at Lancerlot in the Yoga Room from 10a-1p! Kids ages 6-10 will create two ornaments and enjoy a holiday snack. All supplies included. Craft, snack, and take home festive keepsakes!

zoo News

The Latest News:
November 18, 2024

When you come into the zoo you may notice that some of our animals are not on exhibit, this is because the zoo is home to many tropical species that cannot stay out in the recent cold temperatures.

In The Media:
November 13, 2024
Meet Tommy, Mill Mountain Zoo's new Bald Eagle

The eagle has landed at Mill Mountain Zoo. Meet Tommy!

Press Release:
November 13, 2024
Mill Mountain Welcomes a Male Bald Eagle named, Tommy

Mill Mountain Zoo announces the arrival of a non-releasable male Bald eagle, named, Tommy, who was born in 2020. He was found in Atlantic Beach, NC in June of 2020 and brought to a raptor care center after being seen injured on the side of a road.

Blog:
November 6, 2024
Hibernation vs Brumation: To Sleep or not To Sleep

All other species do not have the ability to change their environment during relative extreme fluctuations in environmental temperature. This begs the question, to “sleep” or not to “sleep” – hibernation vs brumation?

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