Saving Animals | North Carolina Zoo

Spring Break Alert
The Zoo anticipates high attendance, especially on warm, sunny days. For safety and guest experience, the Zoo may temporarily limit admission once parking reaches capacity. This will not only help with crowd management but will also provide a more relaxed and enjoyable visit for guests and their loved ones. Consider arriving early or carpooling, and check our site / social pages often for more updates!

An aerial view of a large Elephant lying on its side in a small clearing of a lush green forest. It is surrounded by a team of people consisting of rangers and veterinarians who are putting a tracking collar around its neck.

A Brief History of Elephant Collaring in Central and West Africa by the North Carolina Zoo 

Our work with elephants goes far beyond Asheboro!

Three individuals appear to be rangers engaged in fieldwork within a dry, grassy environment with scattered trees. One person, whose hands are prominently featured in the foreground, is holding a smartphone displaying a tracking application. Another individual, wearing a camouflage hat and a long-sleeved green shirt, is kneeling and looking at something on the ground. A third person, also wearing a long-sleeved green shirt and boots, is kneeling and writing on a notepad while seemingly using a compass.

World Ranger Day 2021: Conservation During COVID

Rangers are on the frontlines of conserving wildlife and our natural world!

The image shows a forest scene at the Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve, with tall trees dominating the view. The undergrowth is visible, and the overall setting is that of a dense woodland.

Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve: Protecting the Giants of the Piedmont

Discover this protected, hidden gem in the Piedmont!

A panoramic view of three or four giraffes standing among sparse trees and dry brush in an open, arid savanna environment.

Giraffe Social Systems: Friends in High Places

Celebrate World Giraffe Day 2021 by learning about giraffe social groups!

A black and yellow Honey bee flying next to the petals of a large pink flower with bright yellow center.

Helping One of Nature’s Underdogs—the Native Bee

Help nature's most important underdogs!

A person surveying the trees, wearing a blue hard hat, dark shirt, and dark pants with a harness walks through a dense, green forest. The undergrowth is lush with ferns and various leafy plants. To the right, a tall, light-colored tree trunk stands prominently.

Red Colobus: Conserving Africa’s Most Threatened Monkeys 

Conservation for Africa's most threatened monkeys.

A large outdoor canvas tent, where a group of people are attending a presentation or training session. A man in a khaki shirt is standing under a projected screen on the back wall, speaking to the seated audience. About a dozen individuals, mostly men, are seated on metal-framed chairs, facing the front.

Earth Day 2021: Action Through Community

Earth Day is important throughout our Zoo community!

A wide shot shows a wooded area, likely Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve, featuring large, moss-covered rocks and bare trees. A person is visible among the rocks.

Discover Ridge’s Mountain Nature Preserve – A Hidden Gem

The summit of Ridge’s Mountain is covered by massive boulders and offers magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.

A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background.

Conservation Is Not Closed: World Frog Day During COVID-19

Learn more about our toad-ally awesome conservation work!