A Cockatoo, a tegu and a gecko, oh my!Exotics and Aquatics in Roanoke stopped by Daytime Blue Ridge for Wild Wednesday.
Wild Wednesday: Mexican Flame Knee TarantulaWe take a closer look at a tarantula that’s actually a pet looking for a loving home!
Wild Wednesday: Myotonic GoatsThey’re new to Mill Mountain Zoo, but historically significant to our country.
Meet this 13-year-old rosy boa, Professor SnakeThe Mill Mountain Zoo brings a rosy boa to our studio!
We talk all things birds with the Roanoke Valley Bird ClubThe Roanoke Valley Bird Club joins us with an update on their mission and a look at their new calendar.
Get to know this glow-in-the-dark salamanderWe take you to Exotics & Aquatics to learn about a reptile that is finally pet-approved in Virginia.
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.
Meeting a non-fire breathing dragonWhen you think of dragons, what comes to your mind? Do you think of wings or fire breath? Well, we’re taking you to Exotics & Aquatics to meet an Australian Dragon that has neither of those things but makes to be a great pet.
Check out Ziggy, a friendly slithery snakeNot many people like snakes, but this little guy could be an exception!
Introducing you to a sassy Peach CockatooWhen you think of the name Rio you may think of that one Duran Duran song or the Disney movie... but what about the Peach Cockatoo from Exotics & Aquatics? We’re taking you up Williamson Road to meet a sassy bird that likes to dance.
Wild Wednesday: South American StingrayToday we are meeting a stingray that is more adorable than scary!
Check out these Southeast Asian birds with a unique chirpWe take you to Mill Mountain Zoo to meet Laughing Thrushes, birds from Southeast Asia.
Wild Wednesday: Meet the Solomon Island SkinkWe introduce you to an exotic skink that loves to climb.
You wouln’t have a ‘ball’ if you met this reptile friend in the wildWe’re taking you to Mill Mountain Zoo to meet a ball python.
You won’t feel crabby, but you may want a piña colada after meeting this little guyTony Ardila from Exotics and Aquatics introduces up to a coconut crab.
Meet American Guinea Hogs Homer and HelenMill Mountain’s Zoo Keeper Erika Joseck introduces us to two American Guinea Hogs.
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.
For those who hate snakes, you may not want to meet AudryMeet Audry, a red tail Boa from Exotic & Aquatics. She is charming and makes for a good house pet. Click here to check out who we met last week on Wild Wednesday.
Meet Axle, Mill Mountain Zoo’s awesome box turtleBambi 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.
