MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO

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

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

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 their busy season with upgrades and new features.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Mill Mountain Zoo is adding to its animal collection.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s a discovery like no other. Mill Mountain Zoo and Play Roanoke finding remains of an indescribable animal Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.