Sunny Weekend Alert
The Zoo anticipates high attendance on sunny weekends. Parking is limited, so arrive early, carpool, and check our site / social pages often for more updates!
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Take a Hike: Celebrate National Trails Day on June 4
Explore the hiking trails at the Zoo!
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
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.
World Wildlife Day 2022: Reflections on Conservation After Two Years of COVID-19
COVID has had an effect on wildlife conservation, read our Zoo team's thoughts on conservation in the past several years.
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.
Polar Bear Payton’s First Year at the North Carolina Zoo
February 27, 2022, is International Polar Bear Day
Nicky Icarangul
Love Hornbills Day 2022
Read more about these magnificent birds knows as the “Gardeners of the Rainforest”
Welcoming Our New Grizzly, Ronan from Arizona
Ronan is settling in well and bonding with his keepers!