Mill Mountain Zoo

We promote an appreciation and understanding of animal and habitat preservation through the use of quality exhibits and educational programs.

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday! A valve-like structure allows Asian small-clawed #otters to close their ears while swimming under water, and their whiskers help them detect changes in water currents and water pressure. #asiansmallclawedotters #FunFacts #DidYouKnow #millmountainzoo #Roanoke #MMZ

[Franklin County, VA @FranklinCoVA]

@MillMountainZoo animal ambassadors are stopping by the library this Thursday!

📍Westlake Branch, 84 Westlake Rd, Hardy
⏰11 am - June 29th

📍Rocky Mount Branch, 355 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
⏰ 2 pm - June 29th

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

Join us in 3 weeks for the next Breakfast with the Animals to learn more about Mill Mountain Zoo's bird residents. https://t.co/jdNwwxHANW #thingstodo #familyfun #birds #breakfast #getoutside #roanoke #millmountainzoo #RoanokeVirginia #mmzoo #roanokeva #MMZ

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday! Indian crested #porcupine quills are an excellent defense against predators. After a warning rattle of the quills, they will charge backward, driving them deep into their enemies. #funfacts #DidYouKnow #indiancrestedporcupine #animals #Roanoke #millmountainzoo

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

Our next 2 weeks of camp are for 8-10 year olds. Zookeeper 101 runs July 11-13 or July 25-27. Space is limited, so sign your child up today! https://t.co/mVRv8VHNe4 #thingstodo #camp #summercamp #zookeepercamp #Roanoke #millmountainzoo #RoanokeVirginia #MMZ #roanokeva #mmzoo

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

If you missed today's Breakfast with the Animals, join us for the next one on July 15 to learn about some of the zoo's feathered friends. https://t.co/jdNwwxHANW #thingstodo #birds #breakfast #familyfun #getoutside #animals #millmountainzoo #Roanoke #noke #MMZ #roanokevirginia

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday! Black #bears are important to ecosystems because they help disperse seeds of the plants they eat. #blackbears #americanblackbear #funfacts #DidYouKnow #animals #Roanoke #millmountainzoo #roanokevirginia #MMZ #roanokeva #mmzoo

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

Did you know that snow leopards can jump 20 feet vertically and 50 feet horizontally?!? Wow! #snowleopards #leopards #DidYouKnow #funfacts #animalsareamazing #cats #CatsOfTwitter #Roanoke #noke #roanokeva #millmountainzoo #mmzoo #MMZ

[Brittany Wier @BrittanyWier]

All Aboard!! 🚂

The Zoo Choo returns to the Mill Mountain Zoo today! We have all the details on when you can take a ride coming up this morning on @wsls @MillMountainZoo #Roanoke

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday! The critically endangered red #wolf has numerous ways of communicating, including howling, scent marking, facial expressions and body postures. #redwolf #DidYouKnow #funfacts #endangeredspecies #animals #wolves #redwolves #roanoke #millmountainzoo #MMZ #mmzoo

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday Due to trapping, shooting, poisoning & reproductive problems caused by DDT, bald eagles were once listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Since 1980, populations have increased due to less negative human interaction & the banning of DDT.

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

Our next Art Gone Wild 21 & Up is in two weeks! Come make animal-themed shadowboxes with us. Space is limited to 20 people, so sign up soon! https://t.co/dNuuHIkW2B #thinstodo #art #datenight #girlsnightout #Roanoke #millmountainzoo #mmzoo #RoanokeVirginia #MMZ #roanokeva

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

Get ready to GO Hog Wild this #Saturday! #ThingsToDo #gohogwild #familyfun #internationalungulateday #Roanoke #noke #millmountainzoo #mmzoo #MMZ #roanokevirginia #roanokeva

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

Our next fun, family event is next Saturday! Join us June 3rd to Go Hog Wild! #InternationalUngulateDay #ThingsToDo #familyfun #Roanoke #noke #roanokevirginia #roanokeva #millmountainzoo #mmzoo #MMZ

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday! In #owls, one ear is higher than the other, which helps them pinpoint exactly where even minute sounds are coming from. Barn owl hearing is so precise that they can strike prey in total darkness. #DidYouKnow #funfacts #barnowl #Roanoke #millmountainzoo #MMZ

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday! Great horned #owls have an extremely varied diet. In fact, over 250 different prey species have been identified, including everything from scorpions to rabbits to rodents to other owls. #DidYouKnow #millmountainzoo #funfacts #Roanoke #MMZ #roanokevirginia #mmzoo

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

Join us tomorrow evening to learn how to use needle #felting to create your own fun #animal! We only have 5 spots open. https://t.co/EuLlyHgofG #needlefelting #art #makingart #thingstodo #Roanoke #millmountainzoo #datenight #girlsnight #roanokeva #MMZ #noke #mmzoo

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#TongueOutTuesday! Some days Frank outdoes himself in the cuteness department! #tongueout #redpanda #cuteanimals #animals #firefox #endangeredspecies #Roanoke #noke #millmountainzoo #mmzoo #RoanokeVirginia #RoanokeVA #MMZ

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

#FunFactFriday! A raccoon's mask of black fur is its most distinct feature. It is thought the dark fur may help reduce glare and enhance the nocturnal animal’s night vision. #raccoon #raccoons #cuteanimals #funfacts #DidYouKnow #animals #Roanoke #millmountainzoo #roanokeva #MMZ

[Mill Mountain Zoo @MillMountainZoo]

The first Art Gone Wild 21 & Up of the season is next Thursday! Join us for some fun #animal themed #felting! https://t.co/ZXzRytDIgF

As an update, we only have 6 slots left for this #program! #needlefelting #ThingsToDo #datenight #girlsnight #millmountainzoo #Roanoke #MMZ #noke