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Whitebacked vultures

North Carolina Zoo Recognized with Honors through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for Conservation

Asheboro, N.C. Oct. 1, 2020 - The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it received an award and two grants through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) at its annual conference in September.
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A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. Another Rhinoceros mom and baby stand nearby. A group of Bongos stands in the shade of some trees in the background.

Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina on Nat Geo WILD

Asheboro, N.C. – Sept. 30, 2020 - Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the North Carolina Zoo? Here’s your chance to find out! The North Carolina Zoo is featured in the new, eight-part Nat Geo WILD series, SECRETS OF THE ZOO: NORTH CAROLINA, which premieres Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 PM ET.
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Sand Cat Kitten with Mother

Cute but Ferocious: North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of Sand Cat Kitten

Asheboro, N.C. – Sept 3, 2020 - The wild, fearless, feline hunters are rarely seen by humans. Sand cats may be small but don’t let their petite size fool you. They’re wild, fearless hunters that kill venomous snakes in the desert. They’re also a rare sight to see, which is why the North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a sand cat on Monday, Aug. 10.
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Sea Lion Diesel

California Sea Lion Diesel Passes Away at North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, N.C. Aug. 24, 2020  - Diesel, a California sea lion, who one zookeeper remembered as a "chatty goofball full of energy," passed away on Aug. 18
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North Carolina Zoo entrance sign

The North Carolina Zoo Will Open to the Public June 15

The North Carolina Zoo will open to the public Monday, June 15 with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and guests.  
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North Carolina Zoo VIRTUAL camps now available!

North Carolina Zoo Announces Virtual Summer Camps

June 3, 2020  - The North Carolina Zoo is bringing its Summer Camps program to you in a new, online format.
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Two baby red wolf puppies are gently cradled in a Zoo team member's gloved hands, showcasing the small size and adorable features of the puppies.

North Carolina Zoo Announces Second Litter of Red Wolves for 2020

May 28, 2020 - Two Endangered Wolf Pups Born at North Carolina Zoo Bringing Total to Seven This Year. The pups are named in honor of a zookeeper who passed away last year.
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A female veterinarian wearing a purple bandana with her hair braided, goggles over glasses, and purple latex gloves over plastic arm protection holds a small fuzzy otter pup in her hands as she examines it. They are standing next to an exam table with a towel on it in a medical environment.

Three Orphaned Otters at the North Carolina Zoo's Wildlife Center

May 27, 2020 - Found in three different locations in eastern North Carolina, the otters are being raised as a group at the Zoo to help ensure their survival after their release.
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New red wolf puppies born in 2020

The North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of Five Critically Endangered American Red Wolves

Asheboro, N.C. – May 8, 2020  - There are currently only 15-20 red wolves found in the wild, only in eastern North Carolina, making them the most endangered canid in the world
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