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Rocky Coast
Chill out at the Rocky Coast exhibit and take in the cool wonders of the arctic. This popular exhibit features seabird, peregrine falcon and harbor seal. Underwater viewing allows patrons to get close to these amazing animals.
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Marsh
Depending on when you visit, you might see dozens of birds, hundreds of insects dancing around flowers, beavers, muskrats, water snakes, or frogs.
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Cypress Swamp
Cypress swamps are in the humid southeastern United States. At the NC Zoo cougars, ducks, alligators, turtles, frogs, and snakes share this exhibit.
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Streamside
At this exhibit you’ll discover a diversity of animals of along a Carolina stream. Streams are part of “nature’s waterworks,” an enormous circulating system that cleanses and distributes water across the land.
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Black Bear
This shy, mid-sized bear has several color variations including chocolate brown, cinnamon brown, cream and blue.
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Grizzly Bear
Across the pool, watch the grizzly bear search for hidden treats under a fallen log. Check out the size of his claws!
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Honey Bee Garden
At the Honey Bee Garden exhibit, you will see a living bee hive, get the inside scoop on bee colonies and see how plants, bees and people all work together to produce honey and so much more.
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Prairie
The great prairies of the American Midwest were once home to gigantic herds of bison. At the NC Zoo, experience our short-grass prairie complete with a herd of bison and elk that can be viewed from four overlooks.
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Red Wolf
Peek through pine branches at the rare red wolf. Learn about these North American predators and what the NC Zoo is doing for their protection and conservation.
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The Desert
The Desert exhibit is a glass-domed building designed to recreate an arid, colorful desert. Walk among free-flight birds, towering saguaros and watch the racing roadrunners.
