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A baby giraffe lies curled up and sleeping on the sandy ground, with its head tucked around towards its tail. It appears to be inside a room with white walls and large wooden doors.

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.

Three small Sand Cat kittens with tan and brown patterned fun, laying in a pile looking around their rocky cave.

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.

A female chimpanzee is holding and cradling a newborn chimpanzee. The mother is looking down at the infant, and the infant's face is barely visible, snuggled into its mother's chest. The background is a mix of dried straw and dirt.

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.

A baby giraffe stands in what appears to be a room with white walls, large wooden doors, and a sandy floor. It is extending its neck out to get a closer look at the viewer, giving a close up look at its long ears, and soft brown muzzle. An adult giraffe body from the shoulders down is visible in the background behind the baby.

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.

A large, shaggy brown male Baboon sits in the grass. A female Baboon sits next to him and facing his shoulders and back , combing her fingers through his fur, grooming him. A brown, fuzzy baby sits in front of them facing the viewer with his back legs splayed on the ground and his arms placed on the ground in front of him.

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

The entrance sign for the North Carolina Zoo is visible, featuring a large, curved sign with "North Carolina Zoo" written across it. Above the text, silhouettes of various animals (including an elephant, giraffe, and bears) are depicted against a yellow sunrise. The sign is set into a grassy mound surrounded by tall reeds and trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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.

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