Zoo’s director will address City Council tonight Gene Marrano October 17, 2016 1 minute read Its expected to be a formality tonight when Roanoke City Council votes to extend a lease for the Mill Mountain Zoo, but the executive director will be there to make a point as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Local rotary clubs bring back “Lobsters for Literacy” this FridayNext: Man arrested for southwest county home burglary; police check for connections to others Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026