October 1, 2024

An ancient and anxious voice from the deepest recesses of your brain speaks to you as you walk through the woods: did you hear that? Nearly instantly, you can think of all the possible dangers that might be lurking in the dark: wolves, snakes, hostile members of our own species.

September 13, 2023

Red Wolves never received the same fanfare as their western gray counterparts, but their recovery story is nonetheless similarly powerful. Over 30 years of knowledge and experience show us what's possible when advocacy and dedication come together to save a species.

April 22, 2024

See if you can answer this trivia question!

March 7, 2016

I will admit that I was irresponsible when I brought my baby pet rabbit home from the pet shop. I had no idea what raising a baby rabbit entailed. I had no idea about proper feeding, health, housing or care. I got no help from the pet shop and I naively thought that it couldn’t possibly be that difficult.

March 13, 2024

How to make a Mill Mountain Zoo Account

February 15, 2024

With worldwide focus on climate change and how that will effect our environments, how do we talk to kids about conservation in a way that doesn’t scare them or bore them?

January 3, 2024

Many animals once thought to hibernate, including bears, really only enter a lighter sleep-state called torpor. Like hibernation, torpor is a survival tactic used by animals to survive the winter months, and is triggered by colder temperatures and decreased food availability.

May 13, 2020

We may be closed to the public, but R.L Price is hard at work getting the black bear exhibit constructed. We can’t wait until it’s complete, and you all can come up to see it!

September 14, 2021

We’re here to help parents and teachers as we enter this unusual school year!