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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Press Releases
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
North Carolina Zoo and First Lady Kristin Cooper Announce Baby Rhino's Name
Asheboro, N.C. – May 4, 2020 - The winning name is "Jojo" named after a rhino keeper at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya.
North Carolina Zoo Announces Public Poll to Help Name New Baby Rhino
A surprise guest will announce the winning name on May 4
Asheboro, N.C. – April 17, 2020 - The North Carolina Zoo is enlisting the public’s help to name the new female baby rhino born at the Zoo on February 24
North Carolina Zoo Offers a New Virtual Visit Experience
Asheboro, N.C. – April 13, 2020 –Since a visit to the North Carolina Zoo isn’t currently possible, the Zoo is bringing its programs to you!
North Carolina Zoo to Temporarily Close Effective March 17, 2020
Asheboro – March 17, 2020 - In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 117, and to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in North Carolina, the North Carolina Zoo will suspend public operations starting Tuesday, March 17, for the safety and wellness of our guests and staff.
North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of a Second Southern White Rhino This Year
Asheboro, N.C. – March 9, 2020 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce another southern white rhino was born at the Zoo on Feb. 24, 2020—the second rhino birth so far this year. The female calf was born to mother Linda and father, Stormy. The Zoo will announce details of naming the new calf at a later time.
North Carolina Zoo Announces Baby Rhino Name
Asheboro, N.C. – March 5, 2020 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the name of the female southern white rhino calf born at the Zoo on Sunday, Jan. 5. She was born to mother Kit and father Stormy.
“Mguu” was the name chosen by Zach Neal, a Zoo employee, from a list of names created by the rhino keepers. The Zoo invited employees to enter a free drawing to choose the name and Zach was the lucky winner. Zach and his family also won a behind the scenes tour with Mguu and the rest of the rhino herd.
North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of Southern White Rhino
North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of Southern White Rhino
This is the third birth in just under two years at the world’s largest natural habitat zoo
Asheboro, N.C. – Jan. 9, 2020 - The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a third southern white rhino in just under two years. The female calf was born on Sunday, Jan. 5, to mother Kit and father Stormy. The calf weighed approximately 100 pounds and will be named at a later time.