Programs

Our education programs are a great way for children and adults to learn more about the animals in our care. Be sure to check out the cool offerings below!

Brunch with the Animals

Upcoming Events

Apr
19
Chow Down with the Carnivores (BWTA 2025 Event)
Are you eager to sink your teeth into the thrilling world of carnivores? Look no further than Chow Down with the Carnivores!

Upcoming Events

May
17
Tasty Brunch with Turtles and Tortoises (BWTA 2025 Event)
Are you enchanted by the serene grace of our slow-moving reptilian friends? Join us for "Tasty Brunch with the Turtles and Tortoises"!

Upcoming Events

Jun
14
Snacking with the Snakes (BWTA 2025 Event)
Are you fascinated by the sleek elegance and mysterious charm of snakes? Join us for "Snacking with the Snakes"!

Brunch with the Animals

Brunch with the Animals

Brunch with the Animals

Brunch with the Animals will occur once a month on Saturdays from 10 AM -12 PM at the Mill Mountain Zoo!

Brunch with the Animals will occur once a month on Saturdays from 10 AM -12 PM at the Mill Mountain Zoo!

Brunch with the Animals will occur once a month on Saturdays from 10 AM -12 PM at the Mill Mountain Zoo!

Brunch with the Animals will occur once a month on Saturdays from 10 AM -12 PM at the Mill Mountain Zoo!

Join us at the Mill Mountain Zoo for a unique opportunity to have Brunch with the Animals. Guests will be treated to a light brunch buffet and the chance to meet one of the zoo’s education outreach animals. This will be immediately followed by a special guided tour with zoo educators learning more fun and educational facts about our animal residents. This intimate experience will allow zoo visitors to learn more about various animals’ diets, behavior, and personalities. Following the guided tour, there will be a child-focused and parent-assisted craft that is designed to continue the theme.


Cost per breakfast:
$30/non-member adult
$25/member adult
$25/non-member child
$20/member child
$90/non-member family of 4
$80/member family of 4

Join us at the Mill Mountain Zoo for a unique opportunity to have Brunch with the Animals. Guests will be treated to a light brunch buffet and the chance to meet one of the zoo’s education outreach animals. This will be immediately followed by a special guided tour with zoo educators learning more fun and educational facts about our animal residents. This intimate experience will allow zoo visitors to learn more about various animals’ diets, behavior, and personalities. Following the guided tour, there will be a child-focused and parent-assisted craft that is designed to continue the theme.


Cost per breakfast:
$30/non-member adult
$25/member adult
$25/non-member child
$20/member child
$90/non-member family of 4
$80/member family of 4

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Upcoming Events

Apr
10
WotWS - Birds
Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure, where our experienced educators will lead a guided hike through Mill Mountain’s trails in search of native birds, discovering their unique adaptations, behaviors, and ecological roles before returning to the zoo to meet some of our bird ambassadors up close!

Upcoming Events

May
7
WotWS - Nocturnals
Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure, where our experienced educators will guide you through Mill Mountain’s trails in search of nocturnal mammals, insects, and other nighttime creatures, exploring their unique adaptations and behaviors before returning to the zoo to meet some of our nocturnal animal ambassadors up close!

Upcoming Events

May
18
WotWS - Mammals
Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure, where our experienced educators will guide you through Mill Mountain’s trails in search of native mammals, exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors, and ecological roles before returning to the zoo to meet some of our mammal ambassadors up close!

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Throughout the year, we will be offering different topics including birds, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, nocturnals, and plants and pollinators.

Throughout the year, we will be offering different topics including birds, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, nocturnals, and plants and pollinators.

Throughout the year, we will be offering different topics including birds, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, nocturnals, and plants and pollinators.

Throughout the year, we will be offering different topics including birds, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, nocturnals, and plants and pollinators.

Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure! Each session focuses on a different theme—Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians, Mammals, Nocturnals, and Plants & Pollinators—as we explore the incredible native wildlife of Mill Mountain.

Led by our experienced educators, guests will embark on a guided hike through Mill Mountain’s trails, searching for native species that match the session’s theme. Afterward, we’ll head back to the zoo to meet animals in our collection that fit the topic of the day!

This class will involve hiking! Please dress and pack accordingly! (CLOSE-toed shoes, water, sunscreen) Anyone 16 years old and below Must be accompanied by an adult! Please register for the class online before showing up!

Pricing:

$20 for adults

$18 for member adults

$18 for children

$16 for member children

Join us for an exciting Walk on the Wild Side adventure! Each session focuses on a different theme—Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians, Mammals, Nocturnals, and Plants & Pollinators—as we explore the incredible native wildlife of Mill Mountain.

Led by our experienced educators, guests will embark on a guided hike through Mill Mountain’s trails, searching for native species that match the session’s theme. Afterward, we’ll head back to the zoo to meet animals in our collection that fit the topic of the day!

This class will involve hiking! Please dress and pack accordingly! (CLOSE-toed shoes, water, sunscreen) Anyone 16 years old and below Must be accompanied by an adult! Please register for the class online before showing up!

Pricing:

$20 for adults

$18 for member adults

$18 for children

$16 for member children

Program Info

Our education team has many different programs for you and your family or group. Check out our Events for upcoming programs at the Zoo.

For programs specific to schools, please look at the links for Field Trips or Outreach Programs.

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