The North Carolina Zoo values its relationships with media outlets. If you are a reporter and would like to arrange an interview, get more information or be added to the media list to receive media alerts and press releases, please contact Media@nczoo.org or 800.488.0444.
North Carolina Zoo Announces Record Attendance for Calendar Year 2019
Asheboro, Jan 3. 2020 -The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce record attendance for the year 2019. The world’s largest natural habitat zoo saw 917,309 visitors, or 85,000 more compared to 2018.
Asheboro, N.C. - Nov. 14, 2019 North Carolina Zoo Announces Chimpanzee Birth – Second Birth this Year.
This is the fifth chimp born at the North Carolina Zoo since 2010 and the second in 2019
Asheboro, N.C. – Nov. 13, 2019 - Holly, a black bear who lived at the North Carolina Zoo for 24 years, was humanely euthanized on Wed., Nov. 6, 2019.
ASHEBORO, N.C. – Sept. 19, 2019 - Yepani, a grizzly bear who has lived at the North Carolina Zoo for 25 years and was known for his gentle and patient personality, died Wednesday, Sept. 18.
ASHEBORO, N.C. – Aug. 27, 2019 The North Carolina Zoo just completed its fourth successful season of “head-starting” an army (or group) of one of North Carolina’s rarest amphibians, the Carolina gopher frogs in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC).
The following is a statement from the North Carolina Zoo Director
July 18, 2019
Asheboro, N.C. May 20, 2019 - Expedition Africa, a virtual reality experience is now open at the North Carolina Zoo.
Asheboro, N.C. May 3, 2019 - The North Carolina Zoo is the place to be Mother’s Day weekend! Celebrate birds, blooms, bees and butterflies Saturday, May 11 with a variety of activities from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Asheboro, N.C. April 30, 2019 - The North Carolina Zoo recently asked the public to help name its newest family member -- a baby boy chimpanzee born Monday, March 18.
The winning name chosen was “Obi” O through an online poll on the Zoo’s website. Obi is a word of Nigerian origin meaning “one who charms others; heart.”