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.
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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.
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On May 20th, the zoo announced that their African spurred tortoises had their exhibit renovated and is now back open to the public.
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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,
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On June 11th, the zoo announced that their Reptile House is back in operation.
On June 25th, it was reported that the zoo's train would be back in operation on June 26th.
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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.
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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.
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