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An adult white rhinoceros is grazing in a grassy field while a small rhino calf stands beside it, looking toward the viewer. In the mid-background, a group of approximately ten dappled deer-like animals with antlers (likely fallow deer or similar) are standing in the shade of a cluster of trees. The scene is an open, sunny savanna-style enclosure with green grass and trees along the perimeter.

Rhinos: A Second Chance in Asheboro

Here at the North Carolina Zoo, rhinos are thriving. The most recent birth of JoJo marks the fourth Southern white rhino born at the Zoo in just a few years.

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

Using inclusive, data-driven processes to create more effective conservation action plans.The Zoo has full-time conservation biologists on staff who are specialized in monitoring wild populations of animals

A woman in a tan rangers uniform squats smiling with a hand resting on the long delicate neck of an Addra Gazelle lying next to her. The two are on dry, rocky soil next to a small lake. A herd of Elephants can be seen in the far distance.

Vets in the Field: Making Translocation Safer for Impala in Namibia

When people find out that I’m a zoo vet, the first question they always ask me is, which types of animals I work with....

An up-close view of a Sand Cat on a rock. The cat has a light tan coat, large pointed ears, and is laying flat on its stomach with its legs splayed out. The background is a mix of rock formations.

Animal Care Blogs

Zoo Research: The Purr-fect Solution

A wild, ferocious tale and purr-fect solution

A zoomed in view of a small Puerto Rican Crested Toad. It is sitting on a leaf, the surrounding area littered with other leaves, staring at the viewer with its wide, rounded, yellow eyes.

Cold-Blooded Conservation: How we are helping save the Puerto Rican Crested Toad

Imagine an animal that was thought to be extinct for most of its existence.

Two children are sitting on the ground outdoors, engaged in weaving a tall basket from natural, green plant material. They are working together to interlace the horizontal strands around the vertical wooden stakes that form the frame of the basket. The scene is set in a sunny, forested area.

School On the Other Side of the World

Environmental education in Africa amidst a pandemic

A giraffe stands majestically in a lush, green, grassy savannah, its long neck and spots contrasting beautifully with the natural surroundings and distant mountain range..

Seeing Spots in Tanzania: A Story of Giraffe Conservation

Tanzania just doesn’t look the same from behind a computer screen, even though the screen is filled with pictures of giraffes.

A tender moment between two brown otters: the one on the right is basking with its head tilted up, while the one on the left leans in for a gentle touch or kiss, showcasing their affectionate behavior.

Animal Care Blogs

A Significant Otter

Wouldn’t you say life in quarantine can be a bit dull? But having a friend with you might make all the difference!

A team of three wildlife researchers is working in a grassy, open field. A large vulture is in the process of taking flight from the ground. One researcher is on the ground with a piece of equipment, and another is leaning into the back of a beige four-wheel-drive vehicle. A third researcher is standing by a blue folding table on the left side of the frame.

Catch a Vulture by the Toe: The Taming of the Vulture

My packing list for trips to Tanzania might seem a bit unusual to some.