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Spring Break Alert
The Zoo anticipates high attendance, especially on sunny, warm days. For safety and guest experience, the Zoo may limit admission once parking reaches capacity. This will not only help with crowd management but will also provide a more relaxed and enjoyable visit for guests and their loved ones. Consider arriving early or carpooling, and check our site / social pages often for more updates!

Closeup of a white deer and a brown deer laying side by side in front of a large log in the woods at the North Carolina Zoo

The Miraculous White Deer of the North Carolina Zoo

You may have heard or even read Nicholas Sparks’s recently released novel, Counting Miracles. The story is set in Asheboro, includes a passage about visiting the North Carolina Zoo, and oddly enough (spoiler alert!) weaves a white deer into the storyline.

An athletic short-haired, black, brown, and white dog jumping through an orange and blue striped hurtle ring hanging between two orange metal racks at the NC Zoo Dog Show.

Summer 2023 Brings the Champs to the Zoo!

Paws up for our "Champs" during Summer 2023

Trail building Team standing on a bridge in the woods

Happy National Trails Day: Update from the Trail Team!

The Zoo celebrates National Trails Day with snacks, games, and trail information outside our North America admission entrance from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2023. 

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A Rhino Keeper Trains Rangers in Namibia on SMART Technology

Read about Keeper Trull's incredible trip to Africa to expand the Zoo's conservation work through SMART!

peruvian frog-bottle sensory art

Providing a Conservation Focused Sensory Experience for the Visually Impaired

The Zoo partnered with the North Carolina Museum of Art to help share a story of conservation and art.

Black Bear Cub Paws

Animal Care Blogs

Orphaned Black Bear Cubs – A Chance to Stay Wild

Wildlife rehabilitation should be left to the professionals, to give all wildlife the best chance at keeping their "wild" life.

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Animal Care Blogs

Zoo Research: Asia Construction Impacts

We are conducting research to see how the Asia construction is affecting the animals.

chris shupp collecting gopher frog eggs

Conservation Update: Saving the Gopher Frog

We are committed to conservation around the world and in our home state of North Carolina. 

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Join the Seasonal Team!

We love our seasonal employees!