North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of polar bear Payton
The North Carolina Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the loss of male polar bear Payton on Oct. 25.
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The North Carolina Zoo to bid farewell to its flamingos
The North Carolina Zoo will relocate its flock of 15 Chilean Flamingos to the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina in late September
Chimpanzee Makes Her Debut at the North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo announces a new addition to the chimpanzee troop.
North Carolina Zoo Announces Sand Kitten Names Chosen by the Public
The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the names of the three sand kitten triplets.
North Carolina Zoo Asks Public to Vote on Names of Sand Cat Triplets
The North Carolina Zoo is asking the public to vote on the “purr-fect” names for our sand cat kitten triplets.
Giraffe Calf Named on World Giraffe Day
Asheboro, N.C. –June 21, 2023 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the name of the male giraffe calf born on May 20.
Sand Cat Triplets Born at the Zoo
Asheboro, N.C. - June 2, 2023 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce yet another recent birth: three sand cat kittens were born on May 11. Small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, the kittens were born to first-time mother Sahara, 3, and father Cosmo, 9.
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.
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.