Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a day full of conservation themed activities and fun for the whole family! We will have games, crafts, keeper chats and more! Tickets can be purchased in advance or day of the event. For more information please visit our website at www.mmzoo.org. See you soon!!

Campers explore biology, ecology, geology, and archaeology in a zoo setting, while learning how engineering and math keep a zoo running. Hands-on experiments, crafts, and interactive activities will inspire the next generation of scientists!

Campers will explore zoo animals through the lens of famous stories, learning about habitats, adaptations, and “superpowers” of animals. Includes a full zoo tour, STEM lessons, crafts, and games.

Calling all future veterinarians! Join us at Mill Mountain Zoo for Dr. Zoolittle Day, a fun-filled celebration of veterinary sciences designed for young animal lovers. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up at our Stuffie Clinic or even adopt a new cuddly friend at our Stuffie Adoption Station! Enjoy hands-on activities, fun crafts, engaging keeper chats, and visit with local veterinarians at special vendor booths.

Join us as we celebrate 74 years of animal care, conservation, and community at Mill Mountain Zoo’s Zoobilee! This fun-filled birthday bash will feature educational chats about conservation, festive birthday crafts, and of course… (FREE) CAKE!

Campers get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a zookeeper, including cleaning, feeding, medicating, and enrichment activities. Explore animal behavior, identify birds, test water quality, and gain hands-on zookeeper experience!

Teens will practice field techniques for identifying animals using tracks, scat, and anatomy, plus compass navigation, water testing, and radio tracking. Learn how fieldwork supports conservation, native species, and invasive species management.

Join us as we celebrate International Wolf Day and shine a spotlight on one of nature’s most misunderstood and incredible animals! Learn about wolves’ vital role in healthy ecosystems, the challenges they face in the wild, and how conservation efforts—like those supporting red wolves—are helping protect their future. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy special educational opportunities, keeper talks, and activities focused on wolf conservation and awareness.

Join us for a PAWsome day dedicated to our favorite fluffy-tailed friend—the Red Panda! Enjoy fun red panda crafts, educational chats about beloved Frank, our resident Red Panda, and a special meet-and-greet with Amanda the Red Panda, our adorable mascot!

Join us at Mill Mountain Zoo for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration all weekend long! Guests can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, festive decorations, creepy crafts, keeper chats, vendor booths, and our fan-favorite Costume Contest. Come dressed in your best costume and celebrate Halloween with family-friendly fun for all ages. Tickets will be available in advance and day-of, with pricing information announced in August/September 2026.