Animal Care Blogs

Read about what it takes to care for two black bears with opposite personalities!

Kendall had a rough start...

September 24 is World Gorilla Day.

September 22 is International Rhino Day. Read how the zoo keeps our crash (a group of rhinos) moving along at a healthy pace.

Training giants is no small feat!

Next time you encounter a snake in your yard, just consider it another neighbor!

August 14 is World Lizard Day! We are training the world's largest lizard... also known as a dragon here at the North Carolina Zoo.

August 10 is World Lion Day

In the lion dating scene, sometimes a little poop can spark the perfect match.

We are dedicated to improving our management practices through research!