Chimpanzee Makes His Debut at the North Carolina Zoo
Asheboro, N.C. — May 30, 2023 - On Sunday, May 21, a healthy baby boy was born to chimp Gigi dramatically – on habitat in full view of guests.
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Press Releases
It’s a boy! North Carolina Zoo Welcomes a Giraffe Calf
Asheboro, N.C. – May 24, 2023 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce a soaring addition to its family. The Zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe Leia gave birth to her calf—already about six feet tall—on Saturday, May 20.
After Renovation and Redesign, the Baboon Habitat Reopens
Asheboro, N.C. – May 23, 2023 - North Carolina Zoo guests can enjoy seeing a band of baboons playing in their newly renovated habitat
North Carolina Zoo Council Meeting May 10, 2023
Asheboro, N.C. - The North Carolina Zoo Council will hold a meeting on Wed., May 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Earth Day Celebrations at North Carolina Zoo
Asheboro, N.C. – April 12, 2023 - Join the North Carolina Zoo for our Party for the Planet on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023, and help save gorillas in the wild.
Meet Haji - North Carolina Zoo's New Lion
Asheboro, N.C. – Feb. 23, 2023 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to officially announce its new male lion, Haji, has arrived.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Welcomes Artie, African male elephant, from North Carolina Zoo
Hohenwald, Tenn - Feb. 8, 2023 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and North Carolina Zoo are pleased to announce that African elephant Artie arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee on Tuesday, January 31.
Zoo Council Meeting Feb. 8, 2023
The North Carolina Zoo Council will hold a meeting on Wed., Feb 8, 2023.
North Carolina Zoo Mourns Loss of Natalie, Rhino with ‘Big Personality’
Asheboro, N.C. Jan. 17, 2023 - Zookeepers said Natalie, 30, had a personality that matched her big 4,000+ pound size. Southern white rhinos are the second-largest land mammal after elephants