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Media Coverage
April 1, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo Announces New Foxes at Zoo
Katie Harlow, Zoo Educator, goes on WDBJ7@4 to talk about Mill Mountain Zoo's new fox residents and all the animals going on exhibit with the warmer weather.
March 26, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes two new foxes to its animal family
Mill Mountain Zoo is adding two new furry friends to its animal family.
March 26, 2025
Women Who Lead
Niki Voudren, Mill Mountain Zoo's Executive Director, is asked by the Roanoker, what it means to be a woman in leadership.
March 18, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo Gives Update on Opening Hours
Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall bring out some insane snake sheds and talk about many new programs starting in April.
March 11, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo Summer Camp Registration
Katie Harlow is with WDBJ7@4 talking about Summer Camp registration and opening 7 days a week!
February 24, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo calls for help after storm takes down trees and forces temporary closure
This month’s brutal winter storms hit the Roanoke area hard, leaving nonprofits like the Mill Mountain Zoo to contend with severe damage.
February 26, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo asking for communities help after major winter storm damage
The Mill Mountain Zoo has been closed since the winter storms that blew through southwest Virginia two weeks ago after major storm damage left trees covering the zoo.
February 18, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo Gives Update on Storm Damage
Zoo Educators, Katie and Kiana, talked with WDBJ7@4 about Zoo closures due to storm damage.
February 4, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo Education Classes
Join Mill Mountain Zoo educator on WDBJ7@4 to talk about new education classes rolling out for the Winter.
January 21, 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo talks upcoming plans for 2025
Mill Mountain Zoo educators Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall spoke with 7@four on what’s going on at the zoo this year.
December 17, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo offers memberships for the holidays
Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall, zoo educators at Mill Mountain Zoo, spoke with 7@four about the memberships and more.
December 10, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo Talks Winter Classes, Holiday Hours
Wandering Wildlife Wonders is back and more fun than ever! Join Mill Mountain Zoo to scare away those winter blues!
November 26, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo Making Changes for the Winter season
Mill Mountain Zoo is doing things differently for the colder months. Zoo educator Kiana Nowall visited 7@four to talk about these changes.
November 12, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo Winter Events
Mill Mountain Zoo is not slowing down for winter, check out all of their new classes and their new Bald Eagle, Tommy!
November 13, 2024
Meet Tommy, Mill Mountain Zoo's new Bald Eagle
The eagle has landed at Mill Mountain Zoo. Meet Tommy!
October 22, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo Boo set for October 26
Mill Mountain Zoo is celebrating Halloween a bit early with its annual Zoo Boo event. Visitors can dress up in their favorite costumes, trick-or-treat, play games, and make crafts.
October 8, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo previews October events
It’s another busy month for the Mill Mountain Zoo. Zoo educators Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow joined 7@four to chat it up.
September 24, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo discusses fall events
Mill Mountain Zoo is ready for fall with a few events. Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow spoke with 7@four about how you can enjoy this season with the animals.
September 10, 2024
September events laid out for Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo has a lot going on in September. To talk about what’s happening, 7@four welcomed Katie Harlow from the zoo.
August 20, 2024
“Wild” event set for Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo shared a couple events happening at the zoo. Look for Walk on the Wild Side and Reading with Amanda Panda!
August 6, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo answers animal shed question
Zoo educators from Mill Mountain Zoo were featured on 7@four, answering a question posted on social media about a shed mystery.
August 4, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo hosts International Cat Day event
Mill Mountain Zoo will host its International Cat Day event Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at Mill Mountain Zoo.
July 23, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo looking for volunteers
Mill Mountain Zoo is looking for volunteers to help out at the zoo. Zoo educator Katie Harlow spoke with 7@four about the opportunities available.
July 9, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo rolls out summer programs
Zoo educators Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow talked about Summer Camps, Breakfast with the Animals, and New Zoo Choo shirts!
June 25, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo shows off new hedgehog
Mill Mountain Zoo shows off their new hedgehog. Sorry for the mistake, hedgehogs are not in fact rodents, they are in the Erinaceidae family, like moles and shrews!
July 3, 2024
Happy birthday, Mill Mountain Zoo! It’s 72nd birthday was celebrated with a Zoobilee.
Mill Mountain Zoo had a ‘roaring’ good time Wednesday at their Zoobilee.
July 3, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo Celebrates 72nd Birthday
They called it Zoobilee, an all-day extravaganza to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Mill Mountain Zoo’s founding.
April 16, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo talks Spring/Summer Events
Mill Mountain Zoo is adding more fun things to do at the zoo. Zoo educators Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall speak with 7@four about the upcoming events. As a reminder, Summer camp registration is open!
April 2, 2024
Everything New at Mill Mountain Zoo!
Kiana Nowall, zoo educator, spoke with 7@four on the new things coming to Mill Mountain Zoo.
March 19, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo prepares for the Spring Season
Zoo educators Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall speak with 7@four about what’s happening at Mill Mountain Zoo for the Spring.
March 5, 2024
March Mustelids with WDBJ7@4
Mill Mountain Zoo’s educators, Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall, are talking about Mustelids with 7@four. They are a type of carnivorous mammal with slender bodies, like weasels and ferrets.
February 20, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo talks about monogamy in animals vs humans
Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall with Mill Mountain Zoo share with 7@four the difference in monogamy between humans and animals. They also bring a chinchilla, as they tend to be monogamous.
January 23, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo Spring Camp
Mill Mountain Zoo joins WDBJ7@4 to talk about spring break camp and some of their animal ambassadors!
January 9, 2024
Mill Mountain Zoo educators talk pelts
Mill Mountain Zoo stopped by 7@four to talk zoo hours and animal pelts.
January 2, 2024
The New & Improved at Mill Mountain Zoo
A change in leadership has led to numerous expansions and upgrades over the last few years.
December 19, 2023
Rita Goes on the News!
Mill Mountain Zoo educators talk about Rita the military macaw and all the fun things the zoo has to offer during the winter months!
December 12, 2023
Mill Mountain Zoo Christmas Merch
Mill Mountain Zoo talks about the differences between hibernation and brumation. They show off the new Christmas merch and show how to donate to get a unique animal ornament.
November 28, 2023
Mill Mountain Zoo talks animals and events
Zoo Educators Kiana Nowall and Katie Harlow let us know more about Night Howls and brings a few critters to learn about.
November 14, 2023
Night Howls, Fall Car Show, and more headed to Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke has several events coming up, including Night Howls and the First Annual Fall Car Show.
October 31, 2023
November Events at Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo is having a bunch of amazing events at the zoo! Come and join us for some amazing events and programs.
October 18, 2023
Mill Mountain Zoo's Zoo Boo Event
Zoo Boo is our annual Halloween celebration for kids and those young at heart.
October 3, 2023
New Additions to the Zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes some new additions to the zoo including a new resident of the Reptile House!
October 17, 2023
October Events at Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo is having a bunch of amazing events at the zoo! Come and join us for a spooky good time!
September 17, 2023
Mill Mountain Zoo Celebrates International Red Panda Day
The Mill Mountain Zoo had its annual celebration of International Red Panda Day on Saturday.
July 10, 2023
Thank you to our friends at AEP for sponsoring the Animal Explorer Backpack Program collaboration with Roanoke Public Libraries.
This educational program provides the Zoo with a new, creative, interactive way to teach families about wildlife conservation.
July 5, 2023
Happy Birthday to Mill Mountain Zoo!
Please consider a donation to your historic community Zoo. We need your support https://booking.mmzoo.org/donation.aspx
May 18, 2023
Carilion Children's Curiosity Corner at Mill Mountain Zoo
Thank you, Carilion Clinic and Carilion Children's, for your partnership!
June 14, 2023
All Aboard!! The Zoo Choo at Mill Mountain Zoo is back.
All aboard the Zoo Choo! The historic train is back at Mill Mountain Zoo after almost a two-year hiatus due to renovations.
April 29, 2020
WSLS Story: Mill Mountain Zoo Launches GoFundMe During Coronavirus Closure
While many non-essential businesses across Virginia are closed, that doesn’t mean operating costs go away. That’s especially true for the Mill Mountain Zoo.
September 2, 2021
Destination: Mill Mountain Zoo Seeks Help Getting Golf Cart for Better oo Accessibility
To increase the Zoo’s accessibility, we must first tackle our mountaintop location. A long walk from the parking lot to our front gate may result in guests with limited mobility choosing not to visit.
April 29, 2020
Roanoke Times Article: Keeping the Animals Fed and Healthy During Pandemic Closure
Nova, a red panda at Mill Mountain Zoo, is fed apple pieces by zookeeper Brittany Furr-Stanfield, of Martinsville, who has worked at the zoo for three years. The zookeepers wear masks so they don’t...
April 29, 2020
WFXR Story: Mill Mountain Zoo Closed But Work on Zoo Continues
Niki Voudren, Vice President, talks about what they are working on behind the closed doors to ensure it’s better than ever when it is opened and how we can help support the animals.
September 14, 2021
Education: Roanoke City Library Debuts Nature Backpacks
Mill Mountain Zoo is partnering with Roanoke Public Libraries. Soon you will be able to use your library card to check out Nature Backpacks from the Main, Melrose, and Raleigh Court branches.
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