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A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane laying in tall grass in the shade, looking into the camera. There is a rock wall near him in the background.
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A Komodo dragon, a large monitor lizard with rough, mottled gray, black, and yellowish skin, rests its scaly body on a textured surface that appears to be a log or rock. The background is a blurred mix of gray and brown, suggesting a large rock.
Animal Care Blogs

How to Train a Dragon

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.

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Three men are squatting and posing for a photo next to a sleeping elephant lying on its side in a field of tall grass.. The man on the left is Caucasian with a gray beard and a green cap. The middle man is also Caucasian with a navy cap. The man on the right is Black with one hand on the elephant's tusk. All three men are wearing outdoor clothing.
Saving Animals

Vets in the Field: The Plight of Forest Elephants in Africa

August 12 is World Elephant Day!

The impact of the North Carolina Zoo's veterinarians is worldwide, even in the most remote parts of the planet

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A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane stands in tall grass in the shade, looking into the camera. There is a rock wall near him in the background.
Animal Care Blogs

Poop in the Hallway: Lion Style Love

August 10 is World Lion Day

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

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A light-colored snake, possibly a super hypo morph of a boa or python, is coiled on a bed of dark brown bark and wood chips. The snake's skin is a pale, off-white or light gray color with faint, small, scattered brown spots. Its head is raised slightly, and its body is gracefully curved and coiled.
Saving Animals

Cold-blooded Conservation: Saving the World’s Rarest Boa – The First Steps

How do you save a snake that has only been known about for 5 years?

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Two horned puffins pose on a rock while two more paddle serenely in a sparkling pool at Rocky Coast.
Animal Care Blogs

Zoo Research: Let's Sea the Science!

We are dedicated to improving our management practices through research!

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Five men, wearing matching short-sleeved green ranger uniforms and shoulder bags, stand close together in a dense forest or jungle environment. They are looking intently at a small electronic device, likely a smartphone or GPS unit, held by the man on the left. The ground beneath them is a dirt path, and lush green foliage surrounds them.
Peter Abanyam
Peter Abanyam
Saving Animals

Celebrating Those on the Frontlines of Conservation: World Ranger Day

We are proud to work with rangers all over the world!

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A small, colorful bird, possibly a Pekin Robin or similar species, perches on a bare brown branch, featuring an olive-green back, a bright yellow throat and chest, and a hint of red or orange on its wing.
Animal Care Blogs

Pekin Robin Breeding

Read about a species of bird that has been a part of the Aviary since its opening!

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Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together in the grass. The one on the right has its arm around the other.
Animal Care Blogs

Our Youngest Chimps: Obi & Asha

Catch up on our youngest troop members!

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Two white polar bears, one standing on a rock and the other partially submerged in the water, are touching noses.
Animal Care Blogs

Polar Bear Relationship Status: It's Complicated

Oh, the dynamics of polar bear dating!

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