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Ground was first broken for the Africa region in the spring of 1976, and the grand opening of the original five habitats took place in the summer of 1980. Today, it’s home to a multitude of habitats, including those showcasing chimpanzees, giraffes, gorillas, zebras and, of course, elephants.

Snake sculpture

Green Snake

J. Tucker Bailey
Elephants bronze

Elephants

J. Tucker Bailey
Made possible by a gift to the NC Zoo Society in memory of David Wayne Holt
Chimpanzee Troupe Sculptures

Chimpanzee Troop

Artist: Bart Walter
Sponsored by Bob and Bonnie Meeker
The Lion's Pride

The Lion’s Pride

George Handy
Made possible through the NC Zoo Society
Lioness and Cubs

Lioness & Cubs

William & David Turner
Anonymous sponsorship
Renewal Sculpture

Renewal

J. Tucker Bailey
Sponsored by Klaussner Furniture Industries, Inc. in memory of Michael Carlisle
White Rhino bronze sculpture

White Rhino

John Paul Harris
Sponsored by Bob and Bonnie Meeker
Watani Cooling Station

Watani Cooling Station

Loui Bradley, North Carolina Zoo Exhibit Designer
Sponsored by Bob and Bonnie Meeker
The Critics

The Critics

Bart Walter
Sponsored by Bob and Bonnie Meeker