November 12, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo is not slowing down for winter, check out all of their new classes and their new Bald Eagle, Tommy!

November 13, 2024

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

October 22, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo is celebrating Halloween a bit early with its annual Zoo Boo event. Visitors can dress up in their favorite costumes, trick-or-treat, play games, and make crafts.

October 8, 2024

It’s another busy month for the Mill Mountain Zoo. Zoo educators Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow joined 7@four to chat it up.

September 24, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo is ready for fall with a few events. Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow spoke with 7@four about how you can enjoy this season with the animals.

September 10, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo has a lot going on in September. To talk about what’s happening, 7@four welcomed Katie Harlow from the zoo.

August 20, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo shared a couple events happening at the zoo. Look for Walk on the Wild Side and Reading with Amanda Panda!

August 6, 2024

Zoo educators from Mill Mountain Zoo were featured on 7@four, answering a question posted on social media about a shed mystery.

August 4, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo will host its International Cat Day event Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at Mill Mountain Zoo.

July 23, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo is looking for volunteers to help out at the zoo. Zoo educator Katie Harlow spoke with 7@four about the opportunities available.

July 9, 2024

Zoo educators Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow talked about Summer Camps, Breakfast with the Animals, and New Zoo Choo shirts!

June 25, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo shows off their new hedgehog. Sorry for the mistake, hedgehogs are not in fact rodents, they are in the Erinaceidae family, like moles and shrews!

July 3, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo had a ‘roaring’ good time Wednesday at their Zoobilee.

July 3, 2024

They called it Zoobilee, an all-day extravaganza to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Mill Mountain Zoo’s founding.

April 16, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo is adding more fun things to do at the zoo. Zoo educators Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall speak with 7@four about the upcoming events. As a reminder, Summer camp registration is open!

April 2, 2024

Kiana Nowall, zoo educator, spoke with 7@four on the new things coming to Mill Mountain Zoo.

March 19, 2024

Zoo educators Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall speak with 7@four about what’s happening at Mill Mountain Zoo for the Spring.

March 5, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo’s educators, Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall, are talking about Mustelids with 7@four. They are a type of carnivorous mammal with slender bodies, like weasels and ferrets.

February 20, 2024

Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall with Mill Mountain Zoo share with 7@four the difference in monogamy between humans and animals. They also bring a chinchilla, as they tend to be monogamous.

January 23, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo joins WDBJ7@4 to talk about spring break camp and some of their animal ambassadors!

January 9, 2024

Mill Mountain Zoo stopped by 7@four to talk zoo hours and animal pelts.

January 2, 2024

A change in leadership has led to numerous expansions and upgrades over the last few years.

December 19, 2023

Mill Mountain Zoo educators talk about Rita the military macaw and all the fun things the zoo has to offer during the winter months!

December 12, 2023

Mill Mountain Zoo talks about the differences between hibernation and brumation. They show off the new Christmas merch and show how to donate to get a unique animal ornament.

November 28, 2023

Zoo Educators Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow let us know more about Night Howls and brings a few critters to learn about.

November 14, 2023

Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke has several events coming up, including Night Howls and the First Annual Fall Car Show.

October 31, 2023

Mill Mountain Zoo is having a bunch of amazing events at the zoo! Come and join us for some amazing events and programs.

October 18, 2023

Zoo Boo is our annual Halloween celebration for kids and those young at heart.

October 3, 2023

Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes some new additions to the zoo including a new resident of the Reptile House!

October 17, 2023

Mill Mountain Zoo is having a bunch of amazing events at the zoo! Come and join us for a spooky good time!

September 17, 2023

The Mill Mountain Zoo had its annual celebration of International Red Panda Day on Saturday.

July 10, 2023

This educational program provides the Zoo with a new, creative, interactive way to teach families about wildlife conservation.

July 5, 2023

Please consider a donation to your historic community Zoo. We need your support https://booking.mmzoo.org/donation.aspx

May 18, 2023

Thank you, Carilion Clinic and Carilion Children's, for your partnership!

June 14, 2023

All aboard the Zoo Choo! The historic train is back at Mill Mountain Zoo after almost a two-year hiatus due to renovations.

April 29, 2020

While many non-essential businesses across Virginia are closed, that doesn’t mean operating costs go away. That’s especially true for the Mill Mountain Zoo.

September 2, 2021

To increase the Zoo’s accessibility, we must first tackle our mountaintop location. A long walk from the parking lot to our front gate may result in guests with limited mobility choosing not to visit.

April 29, 2020

Nova, a red panda at Mill Mountain Zoo, is fed apple pieces by zookeeper Brittany Furr-Stanfield, of Martinsville, who has worked at the zoo for three years. The zookeepers wear masks so they don’t...

April 29, 2020

Niki Voudren, Vice President, talks about what they are working on behind the closed doors to ensure it’s better than ever when it is opened and how we can help support the animals.

September 14, 2021

Mill Mountain Zoo is partnering with Roanoke Public Libraries. Soon you will be able to use your library card to check out Nature Backpacks from the Main, Melrose, and Raleigh Court branches.