Join us for one last walk through the North Carolina Zoo's beloved R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary as we revisit almost 40 years of memories, celebrate its remarkable history, and reflect on its bittersweet goodbye and enduring legacy.
Discover how the North Carolina Zoo's commitment to gorillas extends from the care of our five-member bachelor troop to conservation efforts protecting gorillas in the forests of Africa.
Ham "the Astrochimp" made history when he became the first chimpanzee launched into space aboard NASA’s Mercury-Redstone 2 mission. He later retired to live out the remainder of his life at the North Carolina Zoo.
North Carolina Zoo animals are trained to complete certain behaviors through positive reinforcement.
Bring the North Carolina Zoo’s conservation mission home! Our Southeast wildflower seed mix is 100% non-GMO and designed to attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
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.
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.
Read about Keeper Trull's incredible trip to Africa to expand the Zoo's conservation work through SMART!
