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Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

We are told one person is hospitalized following car vs. pedestrian crash in Roanoke.

BREAKING NEWS

Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO


Lowe’s employees volunteer to spruce up Mill Mountain Zoo

Dozens of Lowe’s employees helped give the zoo a facelift.

Mill Mountain Zoo saddened after the passing of two animals

On Tuesday, the Mill Mountain Zoo released a statement regarding the passing of two zoo animals, red wolf Argo and bald eagle Eleanor.

Mill Mountain Zoo celebrates 70th birthday with a community Zoobilee

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 9, the zoo will be throwing a giant birthday party to celebrate.

Mill Mountain Zoo is getting ready for its busy season with upgrades, new features

Mill Mountain Zoo is getting ready for their busy season with upgrades and new features.

Clean Valley Council celebrates Earth Day in Roanoke

Roanoke’s Clean Valley Council is pushing to keep the planet clean and green and they want people to take Earth Day seriously.

Mill Mountain Zoo’s ‘Old Mill’ gets a second life

After being out of service for over a decade, Mill Mountain Zoo’s ‘Old Mill’ is back in action.

WSLS 10 Dining for Charities donates $750 to Feeding Southwest Virginia

WSLS 10 News made a $750 donation to Feeding Southwest Virginia, thanks to community partners through its Dining for Charities program.

Mill Mountain Zoo unveils new sculpture made from litter, plastic

A new art sculpture was unveiled at Mill Mountain Zoo on Wednesday, made from litter and plastic cleaned up from the Roanoke River.

Meet Frank, the ‘Brad Pitt of red pandas,’ who now lives at Mill Mountain Zoo

You’ll find a new animal on your next visit to Mill Mountain Zoo following the well-deserved retirement of a fan favorite.

Mill Mountain Zoo celebrates 70th birthday with fundraising campaign aiming to restore the Zoo Choo

The Mill Mountain Zoo turns 70 this year and what better way to celebrate than with a makeover?

Wild Wednesday: Myotonic Goats

They’re new to Mill Mountain Zoo, but historically significant to our country.

Meet this 13-year-old rosy boa, Professor Snake

The Mill Mountain Zoo brings a rosy boa to our studio!

Meet the new animals at the Mill Mountain Zoo

The Mill Mountain Zoo is adding to its animal collection.

Rosie’s donates over $35,000 to local non-profits

As part of their expansion, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Vinton is donating to local non-profits.

Give some love to your cold blooded friends

Mill Mountain Zoo brought a few of their favorite scaly friends to show us how sweet these reptiles are in honor of National Reptile Awareness Day.

Lions and Tigers and Pallas Cats - Oh My!

We take you to Mill Mountain Zoo where we meet a few wild cats you would not want as a pet.

Check out Ziggy, a friendly slithery snake

Not many people like snakes, but this little guy could be an exception!

Wild Wednesday: Meet Tippy Toes the tortoise

Mill Mountain Zoo introduces us to Tippy Toes! He’s a tortoise that’s native to Africa. He may look big now, but he still has a lot of growing left to do.

Check out these Southeast Asian birds with a unique chirp

We take you to Mill Mountain Zoo to meet Laughing Thrushes, birds from Southeast Asia.

You wouln’t have a ‘ball’ if you met this reptile friend in the wild

We’re taking you to Mill Mountain Zoo to meet a ball python.

Meet American Guinea Hogs Homer and Helen

Mill Mountain’s Zoo Keeper Erika Joseck introduces us to two American Guinea Hogs.

Mill Mountain Zoo to take part in ‘Plastic Film Recycling Challenge’

Mill Mountain Zoo and Wildlife Conservancy are taking on a new challenge to benefit the environment.

More than 100 students volunteer to “clean and spruce up” Mill Mountain Zoo

Faith 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 welcomes new black bear

Mill Mountain Zoo has a new face, Hyde the black bear. The zoo made the big reveal today.

Just how much do you know about opossums? Let Gus and Jack teach you!

We’re heading over to Mill Mountain Zoo, where we’re meeting two cute opossums who go by Gus and Jack.

Mill Mountain Zoo, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office fool residents in April Fools’ Day joke

It’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

Mill 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

ROANOKE, 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.

Meet Axle, Mill Mountain Zoo’s awesome box turtle

Bambi Godkin, Mill Mountain Zoo’s education manager, introduces us to Axle, a box turtle that lives at the zoo. Click here to check out who we met last week on Wild Wednesday.

Mill Mountain Zoo, city library come together for Red Panda Day

ROANOKE, 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

ROANOKE, 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

It'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: Mill Mountain Zoo

ROANOKE - There is plenty to see at Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke. Learn what birds you can find on your next trip to the zoo grounds! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Wild Wednesday: Meet "Big Momma", Mill Mountain Zoo's Bearded Dragon

ROANOKE, 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.

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