Mill Mountain Zoo challenge grant matched Gene Marrano January 22, 2015 1 min read Mill Mountain Zoo supporters have matched a challenge grant to “Renew the Zoo” … retiring debt and replenishing the “Winter Fund” …. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: RSO will beam concert to schoolkids on MondayNext: UPDATE: Natural Bridge Zoo owner calles Humane Society allegations “slanderous” and untrue Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025