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Animal Care Blogs

Chimpanzee Management

In order to better replicate the social structure of chimpanzees, zoos started moving towards housing larger troops

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Saving Animals

Carolina Canid Conservation: What is an American Red Wolf?

My dream is to never have anyone have to ask, “What is a red wolf?” ever again.

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A Rhinoceros with muddy skin, long flat ears and sharp horn, stands grazing in a vast field with trees in the background. Next to it, a baby Rhinoceros is standing and staring off to the left.
It's a Zoo

When Jojo Met Jojo: Hope for Rhinos

Today, I am even more thrilled knowing that a rhino's legacy and his keeper in Kenya will live on in the story of how our Jojo got her name.

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Saving Animals

Catch a Vulture by a Toe: Soap of the Savannah

Vultures are the best clean-up crew

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A zoo keeper or caretaker wearing a dark blue top and jeans, leaning over a low concrete barrier to feed a large American alligator that is partially submerged in water. The person has their hand, which appears to be gloved, extended toward the alligator's open mouth. The background is a lush, green outdoor enclosure with dense foliage and trees.
Animal Care Blogs

Alligator Care and Training

Did you know we train our alligators?!

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Sea lion swimming on its back under water next to the edge of a pool. A person in a navy blue jacket and jeans, is on their knees leaning over and touching the sea lions flipper and stomach.
Animal Care Blogs

Pinniped Care and Training

Pinni -what? Check out what it takes to care for these marine mammals

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Animal Care Blogs

Zoo Research: Endless Possibilities!

Animals can benefit from moving between different areas.

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Rob Nelson

Rob Nelson
Saving Animals

Cold-blooded Conservation: Homes for Hellbenders - If you build it, will they come?

The North Carolina Zoo has played a crucial role in hellbender research and conservation

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A close-up of a large, dark-bodied Rufous Hornbill, perched on a wooden beam. The bird has deep red-brown to black plumage, striking blue eyes, and a massive, bright red beak with a prominent casque (a helmet-like structure) on top.
Ivan Sarenas

Ivan Sarenas
Saving Animals

Translating Science into Action: Conservation Planning for the Sulu Hornbill

Ever heard of the Sulu Hornbill - one of the world's most endangered birds?

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