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North Carolina Zoo launches new mobile app North Carolina News

North Carolina Zoo launches new mobile app

July 10, 2025 0

The North Carolina Zoo is launching a new mobile app, now available for free download on both Apple and Android devices. Designed to support guests…

Baby baboon joins band at North Carolina Zoo Pets Page

Baby baboon joins band at North Carolina Zoo

August 22, 2024 0

Guests at the North Carolina Zoo may have noticed a new addition to the zoo’s band (or group) of Hamadryas baboons. A young female named…

North Carolina Zoo ranked 'Best Zoo' in the nation Pets Page

North Carolina Zoo ranked ‘Best Zoo’ in the nation

August 14, 2024 0

The North Carolina Zoo has claimed the top spot in a nationwide contest for “Best Zoo” in the United States. The North Carolina Zoo was…

North Carolina Zoo ranks among top 10 best zoos in nation North Carolina News

North Carolina Zoo ranks among top 10 best zoos in nation

March 21, 2024 0

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro was nominated for “Best Zoo” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024. As the world’s largest natural…

Clearing operations begin for Midland Road improvements North Carolina News

North Carolina Zoo adds more wildlife conservation lands

February 15, 2024 1

The North Carolina Zoo expanded its lands for local wildlife conservation by adding 139 acres to Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve, increasing it to 423 acres.…

North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of polar bear Payton Pets Page

North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of polar bear Payton

October 27, 2023 0

The North Carolina Zoo announced the loss of its male polar bear Payton on Oct. 25. The North Carolina Zoo staff and animal care team…

N.C. Zoo to bid farewell to its flamingos Pets Page

N.C. Zoo to bid farewell to its flamingos

August 22, 2023 0

A demolition project at the North Carolina Zoo will require the transfer of birds from a long-time favorite habitat to another zoo. The North Carolina…

N.C. Zoo announces sand kitten names chosen by the public Pets Page

N.C. Zoo announces sand kitten names chosen by the public

July 18, 2023 0

The North Carolina Zoo announced the names of the three sand kitten triplets born May 11.  The public was invited to vote in an online…

It’s a boy! North Carolina Zoo welcomes a giraffe calf Pets Page

It’s a boy! North Carolina Zoo welcomes a giraffe calf

May 26, 2023 0

The North Carolina Zoo announced a soaring addition to its family. The zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe Leia gave birth to her calf — already about six…

Meet Haji - North Carolina Zoo's new lion Pets Page

Meet Haji — North Carolina Zoo’s new lion

February 24, 2023 0

The North Carolina Zoo announced its new male lion, Haji, has arrived. Haji, three years old and weighing 400 pounds, came from the Audubon Zoo…

NC Zoo mourns loss of Natalie the rhino Pets Page

NC Zoo mourns loss of Natalie the rhino

January 23, 2023 0

The North Carolina Zoo announced the death of Natalie, a southern white rhinoceros who was euthanized on Jan. 10 after a period of declining health.…

North Carolina Zoo closes aviary after report of avian flu Pets Page

North Carolina Zoo closes aviary after report of avian flu

January 25, 2022 0

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Zoo is closing its aviary habitat to the public as precaution following discovery of avian flu among wild…

North Carolina Zoo welcomes male grizzly bear from Arizona Pets Page

North Carolina Zoo welcomes male grizzly bear from Arizona

December 15, 2021 0

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — A 740-pound male grizzly bear from Arizona has joined the community at the North Carolina Zoo. A news release from the…

North Carolina Zoo deaths ostrich harbor seal Pets Page

North Carolina Zoo announces deaths of ostrich, harbor seal

August 16, 2021 0

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — Two longtime residents at the North Carolina Zoo -- an ostrich and a harbor seal -- have died.   The N.C.…

Beloved bear from Yellowstone dies at North Carolina Zoo Pets Page

Beloved bear from Yellowstone dies at North Carolina Zoo

July 12, 2021 0

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — A grizzly bear identified as a nuisance at a national park before finding a new home at the North Carolina Zoo…

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