Press Releases

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.
October 21, 2024
Presenting ZooBoo by Mill Mountain Zoo
Get ready for Mill Mountain Zoo’s most spook-tacular Halloween event of the year at ZooBoo on October 26, from 10 am to 4 pm. Sponsored by Valley Star Credit Union, this family-friendly extravaganza promises a day filled with wickedly good fun!
October 10, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo Earns ZAA Accreditation
Mill Mountain Zoo is pleased to announce its renewed accreditation by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA), an international association and accrediting body.
August 29, 2024
The Secret is OUT! Mill Mountain Zoo Welcomes a Baby Wallaby – A Joey!
Mill Mountain Zoo is home to three adult Bennett’s Wallabies, and now… A JOEY!
June 15, 2024
If I Could Talk to the Animals! Mill Mountain Zoo Invites You to their Inaugural Dr. Zoolittle Day!
Roanoke, VA – Have you ever wanted to be a veterinarian? Do you want to learn more about animals and how to take care of them? Get ready for an adventure in animal care and veterinary fun at Mill Mountain Zoo’s first ever Dr. Zoolittle Day! This Satu
April 16, 2024
Get Wild with Us: Mill Mountain Zoo Unleashes 'Walk on the Wild Side' Adventure Series
Mill Mountain Zoo is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new education program, Walk on the Wild Side! This program offers an exciting opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.
April 7, 2024
GET READY TO ROAR: MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO’S BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS KICKS OFF WITH ‘NIBBLING WITH THE NATIVES’!
Mill Mountain Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated event, Breakfast With the Animals, for the year 2024.
March 29, 2024
Hop into Spring with Easter Pictures at Mill Mountain Zoo with Amanda Panda
This Easter, Mill Mountain Zoo is inviting families to capture precious memories with their beloved mascot, Amanda Panda. From Friday, March 29th to Saturday, March 30th, Amanda will be posing for Easter pictures at Mill Mountain Zoo.
February 2, 2024
CALLING ALL ROANOKE ARTISTS! MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO AND CLEAN VALLEY COUNCIL SEEK LOCAL MOSAIC ARTISTS FOR ART TO RESCUE THE RIVER 2024
Roanoke, VA: Mill Mountain Zoo and Clean Valley Council are looking for artists to submit conceptual sketches of large-scale mosaic pieces to be considered for the 2024 Art to Rescue the River installations at Mill Mountain Zoo.
October 26, 2023
Spooktacular Fun Awaits At ZooBoo – A Howl-oween Celebration By Mill Mountain Zoo
Get ready for a frightfully delightful time as Mill Mountain Zoo presents ZooBoo, a spooktacular Halloween event on October 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This family-friendly extravaganza promises a day filled with wickedly wonderful fun!

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