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An adult Gorilla standing on all fours atop a log, staring down at a baby Gorilla who is in front of him, staring upwards. They are surrounded by other logs in a grassy area, likely a zoo habitat.
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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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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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KidZu - Camps for All!

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A person in cold weather gear, stands on a trail in the woods, looking off to the right with a pair of binoculars. Next to them is a large sign with the title "Purgatory Trail" with a map and some instructions underneath.
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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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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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Earth Day 2022 at the 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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