Virginia Zoo Unveils Innovative Green Roof
Sourced from Roofing Contractor
The Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke, Va., recently added a new living exhibit that neither bites, growls, nor requires protective barriers for guests to enjoy — the exhibit is a lush rooftop garden-scape that will double as an educational exhibit to teach visitors about conservation.
As first reported by local ABC affiliate WSET in Roanoake, the Mill Mountain Zoo has introduced the green roof, which was installed by local landscaping firm Ecoscape LLC and spearheaded by the Roanoke Valley Garden Club; Roanoke-based McNeil Roofing, Inc. executed the installation.
According to the report, the zoo said its green roof will help educate guests on ways to practice conservation. The zoo said the greenscape also adds a beautification element to the facility.
"The Mill Mountain Zoo and Roanoke Valley Garden Club share a commitment to conservation and education about our natural world. Together, we created a living green roof display that we hope will inspire the next generation of conservationists and gardeners to care for our precious environment," Vicki Torre, president of Roanoke Valley Garden Club, told WSET.
"In nearly 100 years, our club has planted, nurtured, and maintained several hundred trees and more than a dozen gardens throughout Roanoke, making our community a more beautiful and healthy place for everyone," Torre added.
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