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Fall Plant Sale

Join us on Sat., September 17, for the Zoo's Fall Plant Sale!

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Top 10 Things To Do at the Zoo!

There's still plenty of summertime fun at the Zoo

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World Ranger Day: Zoo Rangers

World Ranger Day is July 31  - Celebrating the Zoo's Ranger Team!

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Camp Kidzu
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KidZu - Camps for All!

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Take a Hike: Celebrate National Trails Day on June 4

Explore the hiking trails at the Zoo!

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Abby the Rhino's New Look

If you visit the Watani Grasslands habitat or perhaps take a Zoofari bus tour, you will likely notice one of our rhinos, Abby, is missing her front primary horn

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Earth Day 2022 at the Zoo!

Friday, April 22, 2022, the North Carolina Zoo will observe Earth Day. We will have some native wildflower seed packets to distribute, at no charge, so you may begin to add flowers to your living space. Plant a small garden. If you haven’t the space, get a pot and start a container garden.

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Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Black History and Me

In honor of Black History Month, long-tenured employee Chris Goldston shares his story and experience with diversity at the North Carolina Zoo.

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Director's Holiday Wishes

Holiday Greetings from the North Carolina Zoo!

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