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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.
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10 Reasons to Appreciate Bats

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

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8 Fun Facts about Mosuba the Silverback Gorilla

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

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A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. Another Rhinoceros mom and baby stand nearby. A group of Bongos stands in the shade of some trees in the background.
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Meet the Girls: The 8 Ladies of the Rhino Crash

Learn more about the all-female rhino crash!

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Fall Plant Sale

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

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An infographic titled The Value of Vultures divided into three sections with different backgrounds. The top section, in beige, highlights that four of the five Vulture species are Critically Endangered or Endangered. The middle section, in red, shows illustrations of threats to vulture populations. The bottom section, in green, shows how vultures are key to a healthy ecosystem. The bottom of the graphic contains the phrase HEALTHY VULTURES = HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM = HEALTHY PEOPLE.
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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.

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Being an AmeriCorps Member at the North Carolina Zoo

The Zoo has a lot to offer!

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Top 10 Things To Do at the Zoo!

There's still plenty of summertime fun at the Zoo

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A diverse group of people is walking along a paved path, with a large, grassy area to their left and trees and bushes to their right. The group includes two adults pushing a stroller, a couple, and a man in a bright yellow safety vest who appears to be directing or monitoring the group.

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World Ranger Day: Zoo Rangers

World Ranger Day is July 31  - Celebrating the Zoo's Ranger Team!

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Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background.
Animal Care Blogs

Zookeeper Appreciation Week: Managing & Training Elephants

The profession of zookeeping is a huge undertaking in itself, then adding seven elephants to the mix can really add even more weight! Literally!

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