North Carolina Zoo Celebrates 50 WILD Years with C’sar Elephant
C’sar, the North Carolina Zoo's original elephant, recently celebrated his 50th birthday.
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North Carolina Zoo Ranked “Best Zoo” in the Nation
The North Carolina Zoo has earned two national “Top 10 Readers’ Choice" awards in the last six months.
North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug. 5-30
The North Carolina Zoo will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a special admission deal for Randolph County residents.
Trevor Griffis
Canine Champions for Conservation Program Returns to North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo is now hosting the Canine Champions for Conservation program for a second season! Stop by the Zoo to catch this high-energy act featuring rescue dogs executing awe-inspiring stunts and agility challenges to support the Zoo’s global conservation efforts.
North Carolina Zoo Welcomes 30 Millionth Guest
The North Carolina Zoo recently welcomed Maria Ines Perez, who became the 30 millionth guest since the site opened to the public in August 1974.
North Carolina Zoo to Celebrate National Trails Day at Ridge’s Mountain
The North Carolina Zoo celebrates National Trails Day on June 1, 2024 by inviting guests to hike the Ridge's Mountain Trail.
North Carolina Zoo Celebrates Record Attendance Milestone
The North Carolina Zoo, nestled in the heart of North Carolina, is world-renowned as an oasis for families, nature enthusiasts, and conservation advocates alike. With its diverse array of animal habitats, interactive programs, and immersive naturalistic design, the Zoo captivates audiences from all walks of life, as evidenced by the Zoo’s latest milestone: exceeding one million guests in a calendar year.
North Carolina Zoo Adds More Wildlife Conservation Lands
The world's largest natural habitat zoo just got larger! The North Carolina Zoo expanded its lands for local wildlife conservation by adding 139 acres to Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve, bringing the total acreage the North Carolina Zoo oversees to 2,805, which includes the 512 developed acres of the North Carolina Zoo’s animal habitats and infrastructure.
North Carolina Zoo Mourns Tragic Loss of Giraffe Calf
North Carolina Zoo mourns death of giraffe calf Fenn who passed on December 23, 2023.