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A Chimpanzee sitting and looking contemplative, its gaze focused on something off to the right, above it..

Kevin Langergraber

Saving Animals

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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A large, fuzzy, Grizzly Bear walks on all fours through the woods, next to a large rocky wall.

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Volunteer Researchers

Volunteer research is a critical part of the Zoo!

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A baby Giraffe appears to be running through the tall grasses of a savanna. It is facing away from the viewer, showcasing its long neck, brown and tan patterned skin, and its long tail with a small tuft of hair on the end.

Saving Animals

Seeing Spots: World Giraffe Day 2022

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

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It's a Zoo

Take a Hike: Celebrate National Trails Day on June 4

Explore the hiking trails at the Zoo!

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A large grey Rhino with no horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass.

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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

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A close-up of a vibrant yellow Dandelion flower with delicate, spiky petals, set against a backdrop of lush green foliage. A Bee is hovering over the bloom preparing to land.

It's a 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.

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