Campers explore biology, ecology, geology, and archaeology in a zoo setting, while learning how engineering and math keep a zoo running. Hands-on experiments, crafts, and interactive activities will inspire the next generation of scientists!

Enjoy a unique morning at Mill Mountain Zoo with Breakfast with the Plant Eaters! Guests will enjoy a light breakfast catered by Scratch Biscuit Co. and Crooked Rook Cookery, meet an ambassador animal, and take part in a guided tour led by zoo educators to learn about herbivore diets, behaviors, and adaptations. The experience concludes with a themed craft for children and families, making it a fun and educational outing for all ages.

Campers will explore zoo animals through the lens of famous stories, learning about habitats, adaptations, and “superpowers” of animals. Includes a full zoo tour, STEM lessons, crafts, and games.

Calling all future veterinarians! Join us at Mill Mountain Zoo for Dr. Zoolittle Day, a fun-filled celebration of veterinary sciences designed for young animal lovers. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up at our Stuffie Clinic or even adopt a new cuddly friend at our Stuffie Adoption Station! Enjoy hands-on activities, fun crafts, engaging keeper chats, and visit with local veterinarians at special vendor booths.

Join us as we celebrate 74 years of animal care, conservation, and community at Mill Mountain Zoo’s Zoobilee! This fun-filled birthday bash will feature educational chats about conservation, festive birthday crafts, and of course… (FREE) CAKE!

Campers get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a zookeeper, including cleaning, feeding, medicating, and enrichment activities. Explore animal behavior, identify birds, test water quality, and gain hands-on zookeeper experience!

Enjoy a unique morning at Mill Mountain Zoo with Breakfast with the Rodents! Guests will enjoy a light breakfast catered by Scratch Biscuit Co. and Crooked Rook Cookery, meet one of the zoo’s ambassador animals, and take part in a guided tour with zoo educators to learn about the fascinating lives, behaviors, and adaptations of rodents. The experience concludes with a fun, hands-on craft for children and families, making it a relaxed and engaging morning for all ages.

Teens will practice field techniques for identifying animals using tracks, scat, and anatomy, plus compass navigation, water testing, and radio tracking. Learn how fieldwork supports conservation, native species, and invasive species management.

Join us as we celebrate International Wolf Day and shine a spotlight on one of nature’s most misunderstood and incredible animals! Learn about wolves’ vital role in healthy ecosystems, the challenges they face in the wild, and how conservation efforts—like those supporting red wolves—are helping protect their future. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy special educational opportunities, keeper talks, and activities focused on wolf conservation and awareness.

Enjoy a unique morning at Mill Mountain Zoo with Breakfast with the Fish Eaters! Guests will enjoy a light breakfast catered by Scratch Biscuit Co. and Crooked Rook Cookery, meet one of the zoo’s ambassador animals, and take part in engaging keeper chats featuring Asian small-clawed otters, bald eagles, North American black bears, and a special reptile ambassador experience. Zoo educators will share fun and fascinating insights into piscivores—their diets, behaviors, adaptations, and the important role they play in ecosystems—while highlighting conservation efforts to protect these incredible species and their habitats. A relaxed, educational, and family-friendly morning for all ages!