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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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World Ranger Day: Zoo Rangers

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

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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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Kevin Langergraber
Kevin Langergraber
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In the Line of Duty: Safeguarding Chimpanzees Against Snares and Human-Chimpanzee Conflicts in Kibale National Park, Uganda 

Learn about the threats chimps face in the wild on World Chimp Day 2022!

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Volunteer Researchers

Volunteer research is a critical part of the Zoo!

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Seeing Spots: World Giraffe Day 2022

Studying giraffes to monitor the health of their populations in Tanzania!

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KidZu - Camps for All!

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Take a Hike: Celebrate National Trails Day on June 4

Explore the hiking trails at the Zoo!

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