North Carolina Zoo Council Meeting Feb. 9, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Public announcement
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Press Releases
North Carolina Zoo Closes Aviary to the Public as Precautionary Measure to Protect Birds
Asheboro, N.C. – Jan 24, 2022 - With recently confirmed cases of avian flu in wild birds found in eastern North Carolina, the North Carolina Zoo is taking the precautionary measure of closing its Aviary habitat to the public.
Grizzly Bear Has a New Home at North Carolina Zoo
Asheboro, N.C. – Dec. 13, 2021 - The North Carolina Zoo announces the arrival of its newest resident – a 740-pound male grizzly bear named Ronan.
North Carolina Zoo Receives Accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Asheboro, N.C. – Nov. 29, 2021 - The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it has once again received the honor of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
North Carolina Zoo Receives Top International Award for Environmental Sustainability
Asheboro, N.C. – Oct. 19, 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Annual Environmental Sustainability Award recognizes one zoo or aquarium with significant achievement in sustainable practices.
North Carolina Zoo Celebrates 20 Years of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Asheboro, N.C. – August 18, 2021 - The Zoo's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is the only one of its kind in U.S. zoos. Speakers include Deputy Director Jeff Michael of N.C. Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources and Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jb Minter.
North Carolina Zoo Mourns the Loss of 'Amazing, Goofy' Grizzly Bear
Asheboro, N.C. - July 09, 2021 - The North Carolina Zoo is grieving the loss of Tommo, a beloved grizzly bear who lived at the Zoo for 26 years. The 31-year-old bear's quality of life quickly declined to the point that the Zoo's staff made the difficult decision to euthanize him this week.
North Carolina Zoo Announces Red Wolf Pup Names Chosen by the Public
Asheboro, N.C. – June 30, 2021 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the names of the six red wolf pups (four females, two males) born on the guest view habitat to first-time parents Flint (male) and Sassy.
The North Carolina Zoo Announces Changes in Operations Starting July 1
Asheboro, N.C. – June 29, 2021 – The North Carolina Zoo will resume normal operations, with no capacity limits, starting July 1, 2021.