It's hot out there! Stay hydrated by taking advantage of free water refill options throughout the Park. Our animals may seek shaded areas during higher temps and may not be as visible to our guests (https://www.nczoo.org/visit/summer-tips).
Ham "the Astrochimp" made history when he became the first chimpanzee launched into space aboard NASA’s Mercury-Redstone 2 mission. He later retired to live out the remainder of his life at the North Carolina Zoo.
Read about Keeper Trull's incredible trip to Africa to expand the Zoo's conservation work through SMART!
The Zoo partnered with the North Carolina Museum of Art to help share a story of conservation and art.
We are committed to conservation around the world and in our home state of North Carolina.
Conservation in the Caribbean continues for the North Carolina Zoo!
On International Vulture Day, the skies are quiet and not a vulture is in sight. We need to recognize these unsung heroes.
Learn about the threats chimps face in the wild on World Chimp Day 2022!
Studying giraffes to monitor the health of their populations in Tanzania!
