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