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Sea lion swimming on its back under water next to the edge of a pool. A person in a navy blue jacket and jeans, is on their knees leaning over and touching the sea lions flipper and stomach.

Animal Care Blogs

Pinniped Care and Training

Pinni -what? Check out what it takes to care for these marine mammals

A polar bear is sitting on a large, stacked rock formation overlooking an enclosure with turquoise water below. The background is a large, rocky wall and trees under a cloudy sky.

Animal Care Blogs

Zoo Research: Endless Possibilities!

Animals can benefit from moving between different areas.

A man in a black wetsuit stands in a stream, holding a measuring trough with a large, dark Hellbender inside. He looks down at the animal with a focused expression. The stream bank behind him is covered in lush green foliage.

Cold-blooded Conservation: Homes for Hellbenders - If you build it, will they come?

The North Carolina Zoo has played a crucial role in hellbender research and conservation

A close-up of a large, dark-bodied Rufous Hornbill, perched on a wooden beam. The bird has deep red-brown to black plumage, striking blue eyes, and a massive, bright red beak with a prominent casque (a helmet-like structure) on top.

Translating Science into Action: Conservation Planning for the Sulu Hornbill

Ever heard of the Sulu Hornbill - one of the world's most endangered birds?

A large herd of wild Elephants walking in a line through a muddy, red lake. The lake is next to a small hill that is covered with red clay, trees and scrubby grass.

Saving Nigeria's Largest Elephant Population

Once widespread across Nigeria, elephants have declined by more than 50% in less than 20 years

A tight shot of three small, light brown Lion cubs running away from the camera on what appears to be a dusty gravel road.

At the Front Lines: Ensuring a Future for Lions in Southern Africa

I am absolutely in awe of lions

An adult man wearing a tan uniform shirt and a white baseball cap is seated at a desk in an office, working on a computer with multiple monitors.

Our Ranger Crew at the Zoo

"But I don't have a degree in Zoology."

A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass.

Parenting is hard, especially with the wrong kid

As we approach Mother's Day, just make sure the kid following you around is indeed your own.

A large, brown Elephant standing in pool, using its trunk to splash water around. A line of tall grass and trees stands nearby in the background.

Animal Care Blogs

Zoo Research: An Elephant-astic Idea!

Are you an introvert or extrovert?