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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!

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Five Declining Species You Didn't Know About

There are many species at the Zoo that are facing a decline in the wild. 

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Winter With Us at the North Carolina Zoo

While most people think of warmer weather when they visit the North Carolina Zoo, visiting the Zoo in the winter can be a great time

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Caribbean Conservation Update

Conservation in the Caribbean continues for the North Carolina Zoo!

A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame.

Animal Care Blogs

A Day in the Life: Polar Bear Keeper

Feed. Clean. Train. Enrich. Repeat.

A group of five, small, brown Vampire Bats hanging upside down from a cave wall, looking at the viewer with their large ears and beady black eyes.

10 Reasons to Appreciate Bats

Bats get a bad rep, but they are a very important species for the environment!

An adult Gorilla standing on all fours atop a log, staring down at a baby Gorilla who is in front of him, staring upwards. They are surrounded by other logs in a grassy area, likely a zoo habitat.

8 Fun Facts about Mosuba the Silverback Gorilla

Mosuba has always been a rare gorilla, even from the very beginning!

Mom Kit and Baby Bonnie Southern White Rhinos

Meet the Girls: The 8 Ladies of the Rhino Crash

Learn more about the all-female rhino crash!

Fall Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale

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

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All Eyes to the Sky - Counts for Conservation

On International Vulture Day, the skies are quiet and not a vulture is in sight. We need to recognize these unsung heroes.