The Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke, Virginia has lost its AZA accreditation on financial grounds. It had been accredited since 1995. Mill Mountain Zoo loses accreditation Roanoke council says Mill Mountain Zoo needs to save itself - Roanoke Times: Roanoke News
Some much better news from the Mill Mountain Zoo: Pallas' Cat kittens born at Mill Mountain Zoo Though it is a bit far, I will try to visit when these are on exhibit.
One of the Pallas cat kittens was euthanized due to a heart defect. Mill Mountain Zoo's Pallas Cat kitten dies
The zoo is now accredited by the ZAA. Mill Mountain Zoo gains accreditation by meeting 'extremely high' standards
A female black bear has arrived: Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke welcomes American Black Bear Hyde is a 10-year-old female black bear, weighing 350 pounds. She was born in captivity. Hyde lived at the Wright Park Zoo from the age of three months old until her move to Roanoke. After spending the required 30 days in quarantine per Mill Mountain Zoo’s policy and procedures, the zoo is excited to introduce Hyde to the region.
Other news in 2021: On February 23rd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) dwarf zebu named Dexter, a (0.1) eastern screech owl named Lefty, and an unnamed (0.1) cattle egret all passed away in January due to old age. Log into Facebook On February 24th, it was reported that the zoo has gotten a new Operations Manager, Amy Morgan, who first started serving in January 2021. Mill Mountain Zoo Announces New Operations / Development Directors On April 13th, the zoo also announced that the bear's new exhibit is now open to the public. Log into Facebook On May 20th, the zoo announced that their African spurred tortoises had their exhibit renovated and is now back open to the public. Log into Facebook On May 27th, the zoo announced they have acquired (1.4) domestic "heritage" goats (breed name(s) not included) from an undisclosed facility and are now exhibited in the hoofstock yard. The male is named Polaris, and the females are named Star, Fu, Log into Facebook On June 11th, the zoo announced that their Reptile House is back in operation. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=952687748798079 On June 25th, it was reported that the zoo's train would be back in operation on June 26th. https://roanoke.com/gallery/mill-mountain-zoo-choo-to-ride-again-in-roanoke/collection_32b7757a-d5e0-11eb-98dc-ffa7bc58364a.html On July 6th, it was reported that the zoo had elected a new executive director, Niki Voudren, and served her first day on July 1st. Mill Mountain Zoo has new animals and new leadership On July 11th, the zoo announced it has acquired a (0.1) piebald veiled chameleon named Pi from an undisclosed facility. Log into Facebook On December 10th, it was reported that it has acquired a (1.0) pot-bellied pig named Odysseus after being found in Roanoke City. Wood Ducks and Pig Arrive at Mill Mountain Zoo On December 13th, the zoo announced it has acquired (0.0.14) wood ducks from the Virginia Department of Environmental Resources. Flock to Mill Mountain Zoo to meet our... - Mill Mountain Zoo
On February 12th, the zoo announced that the raccoon exhibit is undergoing renovations and will open back up on March 11th. Log into Facebook
On March 29th, it was reported that the zoo has acquired a (1.0) red panda named Frank from the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina. Nova, the zoo's current red panda, has been "retired" and moved to a private holding exhibit. One moment, please...
Today marks the opening of a major project: not only was the black bear and red wolf area renovated to become more handicap accessible, but their exhibits were updated and expanded as well. https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/06/04/mi...nsion-renovation-two-exhibits/?outputType=amp
On May 18th, it was reported that the zoo built a new playground called the Curiosity Corner which is now open to the public. Mill Mountain Zoo and Carilion Clinic partner to create interactive, insect-themed playground On June 13th, the zoo announced they opened a new train ride to the public. Mill Mountain Zoo
On July 6th, it was reported that the zoo planted a new educational "green roof" garden exhibit. Virginia Zoo Unveils Innovative Green Roof On October 16th, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for (0.0.2) Burmese pythons named Damien and Hoover which is now open to the public. Also on October 16th, the zoo announced they remodeled the Reptile House and acquired a (0.1) Argentine black-and-white tegu named Alma which is now open to the public. Mill Mountain Zoo Celebrates Opening of Python House | Mill Mountain Zoo | Non-Profit Conservation Zoo in Roanoke, VA | Blue Ridge Parkway Destination | Since 1952 | Virginia Wildlife Education Mill Mountain Zoo Celebrates Alma the Tegu, Our Remodeled Reptile House & Our New Python House | Mill Mountain Zoo | Non-Profit Conservation Zoo in Roanoke, VA | Blue Ridge Parkway Destination | Since 1952 | Virginia Wildlife Education
