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Mill Mountain Zoo celebrates 70th birthday with fundraising campaign aiming to restore the Zoo Choo
Read full article: Mill Mountain Zoo celebrates 70th birthday with fundraising campaign aiming to restore the Zoo ChooThe Mill Mountain Zoo turns 70 this year and what better way to celebrate than with a makeover?
More than 100 students volunteer to “clean and spruce up” Mill Mountain Zoo
Read full article: More than 100 students volunteer to “clean and spruce up” Mill Mountain ZooFaith Christian School students spent their Friday gettin’ down and dirty at Mill Mountain Zoo. More than 100 students volunteered to help zoo staff paint, clean, landscape, repair and organize.
Mill Mountain Zoo, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office fool residents in April Fools’ Day joke
Read full article: Mill Mountain Zoo, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office fool residents in April Fools’ Day jokeIt’s a discovery like no other. Mill Mountain Zoo and Play Roanoke finding remains of an indescribable animal Thursday.
What’s News Today: Easter egg hunts, capacity increases
Read full article: What’s News Today: Easter egg hunts, capacity increasesMill Mountain Zoo will increase guest capacity today. AdApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheel is the national symbol for child abuse prevention. CHIP of Roanoke Valley will hold an Easter Drive Thru today. AdThe City of Salem’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will return to the Moyer Sports Complex tonight.
Mill Mountain Zoo more than doubling its capacity on April 1
Read full article: Mill Mountain Zoo more than doubling its capacity on April 1ROANOKE, Va. – After recently loosened COVID-19 restrictions, more animal lovers will now be able to take a trip to the Mill Mountain Zoo. Starting April 1, the Mill Mountain Zoo will now allow 120 guests per hour, rather than 50. “We’ve been regularly hitting our COVID-19 level capacity. Increasing our capacity per hour will allow more guests to spend time outdoors while learning about wildlife conservation and our animals.”AdThe Zoo is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masks are still encouraged on Zoo grounds and required within the gift shop.
Mill Mountain Zoo, city library come together for Red Panda Day
Read full article: Mill Mountain Zoo, city library come together for Red Panda DayROANOKE, Va. – Kids can leave the Mill Mountain Zoo with a brand new book this Saturday for a family fun event. Saturday is International Red Panda Day and with help from Roanoke City Public Libraries, the zoo’s celebration will also include children’s literacy. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mill Mountain Zoo is introducing kids to their red panda, Nova, as well as educating them about other endangered animals. Bambi Godkin, the education manager of Mill Mountain Zoo told 10 News this event is intended to be a fun learning experience. The books feature animals they can find at Mill Mountain Zoo.
Mill Mountain Zoo Halloween tradition continues
Read full article: Mill Mountain Zoo Halloween tradition continuesROANOKE, Va. - Zoo Boo took place Saturday at Mill Mountain Zoo. The zoo opened its gates to parents and children to collect candy and enjoy activities. Zoo members were able to get in for free. However, others had to pay regular admission price to the Zoo. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Mill Mountain Zoo shows off chinchilla in Daytime studio
Read full article: Mill Mountain Zoo shows off chinchilla in Daytime studioIt's Wild Wednesday on Daytime and Bambi Godkin, education manager at Mill Mountain Zoo, joins us in studio to talk about chinchillas. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Wild Wednesday: Meet "Big Momma", Mill Mountain Zoo's Bearded Dragon
Read full article: Wild Wednesday: Meet "Big Momma", Mill Mountain Zoo's Bearded DragonROANOKE, Va. - Bambi Godkin is back from Mill Mountain Zoo with "Big Momma" -- the resident Bearded Dragon. Learn more about these majestic creatures and find out if they make good pets! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.