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.
The North Carolina Zoo and hiking trails will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 29, opening at 11 a.m. This delay may be extended further for staff and guest safety based on conditions on site (reassessed daily). Please check our social media pages for more updates!

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

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

The profession of zookeeping is a huge undertaking in itself, then adding seven elephants to the mix can really add even more weight! Literally!

February 27, 2022, is International Polar Bear Day

Ronan is settling in well and bonding with his keepers!