Breakfast with the Rodents

Join us at the Mill Mountain Zoo for a unique opportunity to enjoy Breakfast with the Animals. Guests will be treated to a light breakfast catered by Scratch Biscuit Co. and Crooked Rook Cookery, followed by the chance to meet one of the zoo’s education outreach animals. The morning continues with a guided tour led by zoo educators, offering engaging and accessible insight into our animal residents—their daily routines, behaviors, and individual personalities. A child-focused, parent-assisted craft will follow the tour, extending the learning experience in a hands-on way. Small in size but big in impact, rodents are some of the most active and adaptable animals in the natural world. Breakfast with the Rodents highlights the energy and ingenuity of these often-overlooked species, from their problem-solving abilities to the important ecological roles they play as both foragers and food sources within their environments. Guests will explore how rodents thrive in a wide range of habitats and why their survival strategies make them essential to ecosystem health. This program takes a closer, more observational look at animals many people only notice in passing—revealing just how complex and important they truly are. Whether you're a lifelong animal lover or simply curious about the world around you, Breakfast with the Rodents offers a fresh perspective and an engaging morning at the zoo. Reserve your spot today for this unique experience at Mill Mountain Zoo!‍ Cost per breakfast: $25/non-member $20/member Children 2 and under are free‍