Masters of the Night: Using Sound to Monitor Bat Populations
Did you know that the North Carolina Zoo helps monitor bat populations in NC using acoustic monitoring technology?
Our Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, and reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Thank you for your support!

Did you know that the North Carolina Zoo helps monitor bat populations in NC using acoustic monitoring technology?

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