NC Zoo
North Carolina's state zoo and wildlife park
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NC Zoo's cougar named Heath dies
The 12-year-old cougar suffered from challenges related to chronic kidney disease. He also faced age-related mobility challenges.
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NC Zoo historic marker honors Astrochimp Ham
A new North Carolina highway historical marker near the N.C. Zoo honors Ham, the first chimpanzee in space, and recognizes his pioneering 1961 mission and final years living with other chimpanzees in Asheboro.
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New sand cats born to parents Sahara and Cosmo at NC Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo introduced two new sand cats on Thursday.
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‘She will be dearly missed’: NC Zoo announces death of its ocelot, Inca
The North Carolina Zoo announced the death of Inca, its last ocelot.
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NC Zoo: Three-legged red wolf who helped repopulate species has died
According to the North Carolina Zoo, Ayita, a 13-year-old red wolf, died. The zoo called Ayita a "champion of her species" and gave birth to 13 wolf pups and was a grandmother to at least 10 more pups.
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NC Zoo CEO and director passes away after 5-year cancer fight
The North Carolina Zoo shared the sad news Monday that Pat Simmons, the zoo's director and CEO since 2015, has died after a fight with cancer.
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North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Maximus the turtle, who lived at least 100 years
An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus has died, the North Carolina Zoo said. He was at least 100 years old, according to the zoo.
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NC Aquarium announces “Shrimp and Grins” spring campaign
The new campaign is aimed at spotlighting their beloved sand tiger sharks while raising awareness about this endangered species.
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North Carolina Zoo welcomes Winnie the baboon
Winnie joined the zoo's band of Hamadryas baboons when she was born on June 16.
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North Carolina Zoo welcomes Winnie the baboon
The North Carolina Zoo welcomed its newest member of its baboon habitat on Monday.
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New zoo resident: NC Zoo welcomes baby baboon
The North Carolina Zoo welcomed its newest member of its baboon habitat on Monday.
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Tips for a day at the NC Zoo
A day at the North Carolina Zoo can be a great family activity. These zoo hacks will help you save money and enjoy your day even more.
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Tips for surviving a day with your small children at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
With more than five miles of trails and multiple continents to explore, a day at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro can be overwhelming for some families. These tips will help you and your family navigate the day with less stress!
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ENC bird park founder receives the highest honor UK can give
The founder of a bird park in Eastern Carolina received a high honor from another country.
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6-month-old giraffe at NC Zoo dies from crashing into gate
Fenn, a whirlwind of energy and charm, captivated employees and visitors alike.
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Zoo escape puts town on high alert as kangaroo roams free
Searchers are trying to find a kangaroo that escaped from a zoo in Canada.
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Giant Pandas head back home to China after 50 years
The National Zoo said goodbye to their beloved three pandas - father Tian Tian, mother Mei Xiang and baby Xiao Qi Ji - this morning after 50 years of their giant panda conservation program.
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Zoofari at the NC Zoo: Mom's first safari experience
WRAL contributor Tandra Wilkerson and her family tried Zoofari at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro! Here's her firsthand experience.
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Wear pink for flamingo farewell visit before birds move from NC Zoo
The flock of 15 Chilean flamingos is making a move - from the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro to the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina in late September.
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North Carolina Zoo welcomes baby chimpanzee
Genie, who was brought to the zoo from Dallas in 2011, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on July 1.
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NC Zoo asks animal lovers to vote for 'purr-fect' names for sand cat triplets
The North Carolina Zoo is asking animal lovers to select three "purr-fect" names they'd like for the newborn sand cat kitten triplets.
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NC Zoo: Help name 6-foot-tall baby giraffe calf
The North Carolina Zoo has opened a naming poll for a male calf born to mama giraffe Leia on May 20.
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NC Zoo welcomes three adorable sand cat kittens
The North Carolina Zoo welcomed another adorable group of baby animals recently. Three sand cat kittens were born last month, making for the third birth at the zoo in less than two weeks.
