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Chimpanzee Management

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

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A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area.

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.

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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Gator being fed

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.

Pinniped Care and Training

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

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Polar bear

Zoo Research: Endless Possibilities!

Animals can benefit from moving between different areas.

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A man in a black wetsuit stands in a stream, holding a measuring trough with a large, dark Hellbender inside. He looks down at the animal with a focused expression. The stream bank behind him is covered in lush green foliage.
Rob Nelson

Rob Nelson

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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