http://www.nczoo.org/ 2026-02-09T18:56:10-05:00 daily 1.0 http://www.nczoo.org/sitemap.xml 2026-04-03T00:32:52-04:00 http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/hamadryas-baboon 2024-05-22T11:42:34-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc_5084-168.jpg A petite, light brown Hamadryas baboon sitting on a tree branch in front of a leafy forest background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc_8143.jpg A Hamadryas Baboon sits on the ground with its arms crossed. The baboon is characterized by its long, silver-gray mantle of hair around its shoulders and the reddish-pink coloration of its bare face and buttocks. It is positioned in an outdoor, rocky enclosure with a thick tree trunk visible to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc1107.jpg A shaggy brown Baboon sits on a large log, looking straight ahead. Blurry trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-troop-dsc_2359.jpg A photograph showing a large group of small, brown and grey baboons, scattered across a field of bright green grass. The animals are clustered together, and a fallen log is partially visible in the bottom right corner of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc1126.jpg Two Hamadryas Baboons, one baby and one adult, walking side by side on all fours across a grassy habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/hamadryas-baboon-1.jpg A Baboon family walking single-file along a fallen tree trunk. This group consists of a small brown baby closest to the viewer, followed by a large, silver male with a pink face, and two smaller brown females in the back. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/hamadryas-baboon-2_0.jpg A shaggy brown Baboon sits on a large log, looking straight ahead. Blurry trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-gallery.jpg Male hamadryas baboon sitting relaxed, with hands resting on knees. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/ostrich 2024-04-12T14:46:25-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-dsc7025.jpg An ostrich displaying its wings fully spread, showcasing its impressive size and feathered plumage against a natural backdrop in an outdoor setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/ostrich-dsc6953.jpg A close image of an Ostrich's face, showing its large eyes and beak, and small, tan head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-dsc_1393.jpg An Ostrich with a long neck and dusty brown feathers standing in front of some trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-dsc_4792-145.jpg A close up photo of an ostrich's head, with long eyelashes visible, its beak slightly open. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-1.jpg An Ostrich with a long neck and sharp beak standing in front of some trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-2.jpg An Ostrich with a long neck and dusty brown feathers standing in front of some trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-gallery.jpg An Ostrich with a long neck and dusty brown feathers standing in front of some trees. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/red-river-hog 2024-03-28T11:07:53-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-river-hog-dsc_7903.jpg Three Red River Hogs standing diagonally in a row, showing off their rust colored fur, black faces and hooves and distinct fur-tufted ears. They are grazing in a grassy area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/red-river-hog-side-profile.jpg A Red River Hog side profile, showing its tufted ears and black face markings, grazing in the grass and enjoying the sunlight. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/red-river-hog-side.jpg Side view of a Red River Hog grazing in the dappled sunlight of the forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-river-hog-1.jpg A Red River Hog snuffling through the dirt with its long, fuzzy snout in a mulchy area that appears to be in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-river-hog-2.jpg Two red river hogs with their rust colored fur and long, pointed ears standing and grazing in their leafy habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-river-hog-gallery.jpg A Red River Hog, witih long, slender ears, elongated snout, and rust colored hair, snuffling through the dirt. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/thomsons-gazelle 2024-06-12T14:51:16-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/thomsons-gazelle-gallery.jpg A her of brown and black Thomson's gazelle with their distinct short, curved horns standing in an open grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/thomsons-gazelle-2.jpg A close up of a Thomson's Gazelle with its slender face and build, brown fur with distinctive black markings, and its thin straight horns that point straight up, standing in a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/addra-gazelle 2024-03-22T15:33:48-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/addra-gazelle-7F0A8288_0.jpg A critically endangered Addra Gazelle on the Watani Grasslands habitat; white legs, belly and face with tan markings across back and chest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/addra-gazelle-wide.jpg An Addra Gazelle standing in an open, grassy field looking away from the viewer which showcases its white body, brown neck and shoulders and its long antlers that curve upwards. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/addra-1_0.jpg Three Addra gazelles walking through the green grass of Watani Grasslands, their brown necks and backs contrasting their white faces and bodies beautifully. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/addra-2.jpg An Addra Gazelle standing in an open, grassy field looking towards the viewer which showcases its white body, brown neck and shoulders and its long antlers that curve upwards. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/addra-gallery.jpg Two small Addra Gazelle walking towards one another on a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/african-elephant 2025-11-19T15:45:28-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/african-elephant-dsc_9311.jpg Three elephants standing around a pond in an open field with rolling hills sprinkled with trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/elephant-02-1140x534.jpg A brown elephant with long tusks standing on a grassy field with trees and bushes in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/top-10-elephants-2.jpg A panoramic shot shows a vast field with a pond to the middle left, and trees in the background. There are five adult African Elephants grazing independently throughout the field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/elephant-head-ears.jpg A close-up view of a brown Elephant head with ears opened outward, and displaying its long, white tusks. There is a wall of dense forest behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/african-elephant-1.jpg Three large, brown elephants standing in a cluster by a small pond in Watani Grasslands. The habitat is a large, open field that is lined with trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/african-elephant-2.jpg Male African elephant, C'Sar, using his trunk to throw water onto his back http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Elephant-Csar-onhabitat.jpg A muddy Elephant, with large ears, two long tusks and a powerful trunk, named Csar walking around in the Watani habitat at the NC Zoo which is a large, grassy area sprinkled with large rocks, trees, and shrubs. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/african-lion 2024-03-22T15:52:39-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/lion-habitat-1.jpg A Lion standing with his mouth open in the middle of a field of tall, green grass. There is a tall, rocky wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lion-lioness-napping.jpg A lioness sleeping peacefully on a large, flat rock with her paw stretched out. Tall grass and a rock wall are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lion-haji-standing.jpg Lion standing in tall grass, looking away from the camera, showcasing his lean, muscular body. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lion-lioness-pacing.jpg A large, muscular Lioness walking towards the left in tall grass, next to a rock wall in her habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lion-haji.jpg A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane laying in tall grass in the shade, looking into the camera. There is a rock wall near him in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/african-lion-1.jpg A light brown African Lion with a short mane peeking from around a large rock. His mouth is slightly open and his eyes are fixed on the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/african-lion-2.jpg A lioness resting peacefully on a large, flat rock with her paw stretched out. Tall grass and a rock wall are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/african-lion-gallery_0.jpg A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane looking into the camera from around the edge of a rocky wall with his mouth slightly open. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/alligator-snapping-turtle 2024-05-21T16:41:53-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/alligator-snapping-turtle-face-dsc_9828-2-41.jpg An Alligator Snapping Turtle with mottled green skin that is covered in dark green moss, swimming underwater over mossy rocks and a pile of submerged branches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/alligator-snapping-turtle-1.jpg An Alligator Snapping Turtle with mottled green skin that is covered in dark green moss, swimming underwater over mossy rocks and a pile of submerged branches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/alligator-snapping-turtle-2.jpg A profile view of an Alligator Snapping Turtle with its mouth open next to what appears to be a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/alligator-snapping-turtle-dsc_1544.jpg A mottled green and tan Alligator Snapping Turtle covered in thick green moss, swimming over a log on the murky floor of a pond. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/american-alligator 2024-03-22T16:15:15-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/alligator-profile.jpg An Alligator profile photo showcasing its sharp, white teeth and green, scaly skin as it is laying on the muddy ground, surrounded by shrubs and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/american-alligator-dsc_8183.jpg An American Alligator swimming in dark green waters, its eyes peering out of water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/alligator-full-body.jpg An Alligator profile photo showcasing its sharp, white teeth and green, scaly skin as it is laying on the muddy ground, surrounded by shrubs and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/american_-alligator-1.jpg Two large, dark green American Alligators with textured skin, touching noses as they lay on the leafy shore. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/american-alligator-2.jpg An American Alligator's dark green, mottled face partially hidden as it swims through murky green water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/american-alligator-face-dsc_1981.jpg A large, light brown, scaly American alligator lumbering across the mulch, its sharp toothy grin visible as it walks towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/arctic-fox 2025-11-19T10:13:25-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/arctic-fox-snow-dsc_6457.jpg A small, fluffy, white Arctic Fox sitting amongst some snowy rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/artic-fox-untitled-10.jpg Arctic fox laying down, showing coat coloration of the "blue" or summer coat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/arctic-fox-full-body.jpg An Arctic Fox sitting up on a rock, looking at camera, with gray and white fur. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/arctic-fox-untitled-25.jpg A small, white Arctic fox with open mouth walking through a forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/artic-fox-untitled-5.jpg An arctic fox perched upright on a rock, its fluffy salt-and-pepper coat indicating the change of seasons and subtly blending with the rocky tundra-like terrain of the habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/arctic-fox-1_0.jpg Two small, fluffy, white Arctic Foxes curled up on a rock ledge staring at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/arctic-fox-2.jpg An Arctic Fox crouches low to the ground behind a small rock, staring intently ahead. It appears to be in transition between its fluffy, white Winter coat and lighter, brown Summer coat. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/black-bear 2024-03-25T15:40:36-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/black-bear-happy.jpg A profile view of a Black Bear looking to the left with her brown mouth open. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-dsc_6397-90.jpg A black bear on a rock in a dense forest, highlighting the beauty of wildlife in its natural environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-face-profile-dsc_5009-164.jpg A zoomed in profile view of a large, chunky Black Bear with its distinct dark fur, brown muzzle, and small rounded ears looking off to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/black-bear-leaning-closer.jpg A Black Bear leaning on folded paws on a rock, looking to the left with its mouth slightly open. Trees, rocks and other foliage are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-1.jpg Black bear peering over a rock in their habitat with their nose lifted, sniffing the air.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/black-bear-2.jpg Two fuzzy Black Bears with rounded ears and brown snouts, stand face to face looking towards the viewer next to a tall rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-gallery.jpg A Black Bear with her tongue sticking out, looking to the left in what appears to be a forest, given the trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/bongo 2024-03-25T16:21:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bongo-pair-group-picnicking-7014.jpg Two bongos graze together within the Watani Grasslands habitat; one bongo extends its neck to eat the lush green grass and foliage while the other stares directly at the camera; both bongos feature striking reddish-brown coats, black and white markings on their faces, a series of thin, white-yellow stripes along their bodies. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/bongo-face-picnicking-7032.jpg A close-up view of a bongo with its ears perked up, highlighting its dark facial markings against its vibrant red coloring and large brown eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bongo-1.jpg A female Bongo, displaying their rust colored brown bodies and white vertical stripe patterns, chewing grass out on the grassland. The one on the right has its head down, eating, as the one on the left stands looking at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bongo-2_0.jpg A headshot of a male Bongo with its brown, deer-like face, wide ears and large, thick horns standing in a field with tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bongo-gallery.jpg A brown Bongo with very distinctive white stripes going down its body and wide, thick horns rising from its head standing in a field of tall, green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/chimpanzee 2025-11-19T15:59:45-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/chimp_dsc9607-22.jpg Young chimpanzee with black fur sitting in a tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/chimpanzee-jonathan-zoomed.jpg A Chimpanzee resting his head on his arm while sitting in the grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chimp-nczoo_rockwork_7f0a0290.jpg Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together on the branches of a large fallen tree. The smaller of the two is sitting in the lap of the other, an arm wrapped back around its neck and a hand placed on its mouth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/kitera-forest-habitat-1.jpg A small Chimpanzee with large ears, black fur and a brown face climbs up the side of a large boulder. The background appears to include green grass and some trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chimp-1.jpg Two young Chimpanzees eating on their climbing tree in a zoo habitat that is filled with trees and surrounded by a tall, rocky wall.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chimp-adopt.jpg A baby chimp swinging from a vine on their large climbing tree that is surrounded by tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chimp-2_0.jpg A fuzzy, black Chimpanzee with a grey and brown face, sitting in a relaxed pose by a tropical plant. Its arms are crossed and resting on its knees. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/polar-bear 2025-11-19T10:10:21-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/polar-bear-on-land-dsc_4837.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/polar-bear-swimming.jpg A close up view of a polar bear head swimming in blue water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/winter-with-us-polar-bear-2.jpg A Polar Bear stands perched on top of a large rock that is covered in snow, looking off to the left. There are even larger rocks piled behind it on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/polar-bear-out-of-water-25766946286_8d53fb3896_o.jpg A white Polar bear diving off of the rocky shore and into the water making a big splash. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/polar-bear-1.jpg A big, white Polar Bear swimming with its head and shoulders sticking out of the water. There are large rocks and a rock wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/polar-bear-2_0.jpg A Polar Bear swimming past the next to a rock wall in the bright, blue water near the underwater viewing area of its pool. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/polar-bear-gallery.jpg A Polar Bear swimming past the next to a rock wall in the bright, blue water of its pool. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/zebra 2024-03-28T15:37:30-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/zebra-grazing-angle.jpg A Zebra grazing on grass in a field with greenery behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/zebra-pair.jpg A pair of zebras walking towards the viewer in their grassy habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zebra-dsc_0412.jpg A Zebra grazing on grass in a field with greenery behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zebra-1.2.jpg Two black and white-striped zebras stand in a grassy enclosure with large boulders and dark foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zebra-2.jpg A Zebra standing in a grassy field with greenery behind it, showcasing its distinctive horse-like body that is covered with black and white stripes.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zebra-gallery_0.jpg A Zebra standing in a grassy field with greenery and large rocks behind it, showcasing its distinctive horse-like body that is covered with black and white stripes.. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/red-ruffed-lemur 2025-01-29T17:01:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-lemur-2.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur with standing on its back legs, exposing its black stomach in contrast to its rusty, orange colored body, with open arms. It is surrounded by tall grass and a fallen tree is just behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/red-ruffed-lemur-dsc_3073.jpg A red-ruffed lemur, Varecia rubra, with its characteristic reddish-orange fur, black face, and bushy tail standing on a large rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur-dsc_5372-186.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur standing on its fuzzy rust-colored legs, and looking intently off to the left from a tree top. It is surrounded by green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur_dsc8128.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur with standing on its fuzzy rust-colored legs, and looking intently off to the left. It is surrounded by large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur-1.jpg A red-ruffed lemur with its characteristic reddish-orange fur, black face, and bushy tail standing on a large rock with its tail curled in the air.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur-2.jpg A Red-Ruffed Lemur, with its unique rust colored fur, fluffy ears and big, round yellow eyes, sitting on a rock in a tropical environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur-gallery.jpg A red-ruffed lemur, Varecia rubra, with its characteristic reddish-orange fur, black face, and bushy tail standing on a large rock. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/cougar 2025-11-19T10:04:30-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/cougar-dsc_2513.jpg Two adult Cougars, which are large cats with medium, rounded ears and thick tan fur, lay huddled together, looking out of a cutout in a tree stump in a Cyrpress Swamp. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/cougar-dsc9051.jpg A light brown large cat, called a Cougar laying down amongst some leaves in a forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/cougar-dsc_9957-215-215.jpg A Cougar with soft, tan fur and rounded ears in a forest, standing in a forest, staring intently at the viewer with its bright, green eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/cougar-dsc9036.jpg A cougar sitting calmly on the ground, gazing intently at the camera as it basks in a natural setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/cougar-1.jpg Cougar walking through the trees in its habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/cougar-2_0.jpg A Cougar with soft, tan fur and rounded ears in a forest, standing with two of its large, cat-like paws perched on a branch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/cougar-gallery.jpg Two cougars cuddled together inside their hollowed log shelter. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/waterbuck 2024-03-28T15:15:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/waterbuck-laying-face.jpg A brown Waterbuck laying down, facing the camera, showcasing its large, curved horns. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/common-waterbuck-long_dsc6815.jpg Herd of common waterbuck standing at attention in a green, grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/waterbuck-1.jpg A herd of six waterbuck stand together in a huddle in the middle of a sprawling field. Large, brown termite mounds, trees and two rhinoceros are visible in the distance behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/waterbuck-2.jpg A single waterbuck, a proud deer-like creature with long curved horns, standing in the grass of Watani grassland staring intently at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/western-lowland-gorilla 2024-03-28T15:25:54-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9311.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/gorilla-profile-eating.jpg A close up of a Gorilla's face as it is eating and looking away from camera. The blurry background shows what appears to be trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-face-young-7f0a9099_0.jpg A young Gorilla sits in the grass turning its head back to look over its shoulder as its eating an apple http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9714.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-1.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-2.jpg Two smaller, fuzzy Gorillas sit huddled together, facing one another next to a large rock. They are surrounded by grass and covered in hay, with a tall rock wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/vampire-bat 2024-05-21T17:30:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bat-appreciation-group-1_0.jpg A group of five, small, brown Vampire Bats hanging upside down from a cave wall, looking at the viewer with their large ears and beady black eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/vampire-bat-face-profile-dsc_1918.jpg A vampire bat standing upright on a rock on its hands and feet with its wings tucked back. Its tiny flat snout, sharp teeth and large, pointed ears are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bat-appreciation-hanging-2.jpg A close-up of a small bat, hanging upside down and sleeping, with its wings folded tightly around its body. The bat is dark brown or black, and there is a small purple dot visible on its chest, likely an identifying marker or paint dot. The background is a highly blurred mix of bright yellow/orange and green. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bat-appreciation-group-1_2.jpg A group of five, small, brown Vampire Bats hanging upside down from a cave wall, looking at the viewer with their large ears and beady black eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/vampire-bats-1.jpg A group of five, small, brown Vampire Bats hanging upside down from a cave wall, looking at the viewer with their large ears and beady black eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/vampire-bats-2.jpg A small Vampire Bat walking upright a rocky surface on all fours. From this angle, its large, pointed ears, flat snout and beady eyes are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/vampire-bats-gallery.jpg A vampire bat standing upright on a rock on its hands and feet with its wings tucked back. Its tiny flat snout, sharp teeth and large, pointed ears are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/timber-rattlesnake 2024-03-28T14:55:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/timber-rattlesnake-face-close-dsc_8761-68-%281%29.jpg A tight close-up of a Timber Rattlesnake coiled up. The snake's scales feature a distinct, high-contrast pattern of black and dark gray blotches on a background of light beige and yellow/tan scales. The head is slightly raised in the foreground, looking directly ahead, with its patterned camouflage blending seamlessly into its coiled body. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/rattle-snake.jpg Rattle Snake coiled in the grass, with the focus on the rattle snake's head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/timber-rattlesnake-1.2_1.jpg A close-up of the head of a rattlesnake, showing its triangular-shaped head and light, cream-colored scales with dark brown/black markings around the eyes and along the back. The snake has a serious, focused expression and its body, which is coiled and patterned with dark blotches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/timber-rattlesnake-2.jpg A portrait of a Timber Rattlesnake's face, looking right at the viewer as it lays coiled up in the grass, its grey, textured scales and forked tongue prominently displayed. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/american-bison 2024-03-22T16:19:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bison-21795853160_bd7e424540_o.jpg Two large, shaggy brown bison stand next to each other on the grassy prairie http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/bison-dsc6115.jpg A muscular, shaggy brown Bison standing in a wide, green pasture, displaying its short horns and bearded chin and neck. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/american-bison-1.jpg A huge, shaggy brown Bison stands grazing in the middle of an open prairie. It is looking towards the viewer wagging its short tail and displaying its small, curved horns. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/american-bison-2.jpg An American Bison, with shaggy brown fur faces the viewer displaying its short, curved horns as it is standing in the sun. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/southern-white-rhinoceros 2024-03-28T14:12:57-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/rhino-7f0a5766.jpg Two Rhinoceros with their head down, grazing and standing in the shade. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/rhino-7f0a5742.jpg A solitary rhinoceros stands amidst vibrant green grass, showcasing its robust form in a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/rhino-pair-cuddle-2.jpg A younger, muddy Rhinoceros nuzzling her face into another Rhino who is laying on the ground in front of her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/rhino-covered-in-mud-dsc_8643.jpg A large grey Rhino with two sharp horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/southern-white-rhinoceros-1.jpg Three large, White Rhinoceroses with sharp horns, standing together in a group in the middle of an open field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/southern-white-rhinoceros-2.jpg Two White Rhinos with long, pointy horns, walking through the grassland, one behind the other. A pond surrounded by tall grasses is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/southern-white-rhinoceros-gallery.jpg Two White Rhinos walking through a vast, grassy field, with a small lake visible behind them, known as the Watani grassland. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/barking-treefrog 2024-04-04T14:23:44-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/barking-treefrog-dsc_2324-144.jpg A large, mottled green Barking Treefrog, poised on the mossy ground with its front arms extended and head raised. It appears to be night time. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/barking-treefrog-1_0_0_0.jpg A bright green Barking Treefrog with large, round eyes, sitting in ground cover with its head lifted towards the viewer.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/barking-treefrog-2.jpg A bright green Barking Treefrog sitting on a ground covered with brown moss, looking up at the viewer with round, black eyes and a wide mouth.. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/barred-owl 2024-04-12T13:34:15-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/barred-owl-dsc_6413.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/barred-owl-headshot.jpg A Barred Owl head close up, in front of a dark background with its big dark eyes looking to the side. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/barred-owl-1.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. The blurred background suggests a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/barred-owl-2.jpg A large, light brown Barred Owl with big, round eyes sits on a thick branch looking towards the viewer. More branches, and a rocky, cave-like surface is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/barred-owl-gallery.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. The blurred background suggests a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/cottonmouth 2024-03-25T16:49:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/eastern-cottonmouth-4.jpg A close-up shot of a Eastern Cottonmouth resting on a light-colored surface. The snake's head is slightly raised, facing the viewer, showing its rough, patterned brown scales and dark eyes. The body, covered in diamond-shaped scales, is coiled to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/eastern-cottonmouth-7521.jpg A close-up, frontal view of a snake's head with its body extending downward and away from the camera. The snake, which appears to be a venomous species due to the shape of its head and prominent brow ridges, is facing directly forward with a serious expression. The background is a rocky, tan and brown enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/cottonmouth-1.jpg A long, brown snake with a white and black patterned belly, called a Cottonmouth lying uncoiled with its head raised along a rock, with other rocks visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/cottonmouth-2_0.jpg A long, black snake, called a Cottonmouth, swimming through water to perch on a log. There is a rocky wall in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/blue-tongued-skink 2024-03-25T15:48:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/blue-tongued-skink-tongue.jpg A close-up view of a Blue Tongued Skink lying on a rock with their blue tongue partially sticking out http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/blue-tongued-skink-dsc_6592.jpg Blue-tongued Skink with its bright blue tongue sticking out while its tan skin blends into the tan, sandy ground that its sitting on. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bluetongue-skink-1.jpg Blue-tongued Skink with its bright blue tongue sticking out while its tan skin blends into the tan, sandy ground that its sitting on. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bluetongue-skink-1_0.jpg Blue-tongued Skink with its bright blue tongue sticking out while its tan skin blends into the tan, sandy ground that its sitting on. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bluetongue-skink-gallery.jpg A scaly, tan and brown Blue tongued skink laying in the sand, its signature blue tongue partially sticking out. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/bobcat 2024-03-25T16:05:53-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/ally-bobcat-eyes.jpg A Bobcat with tan fur that has distinctive brown markings and pointy ears laying down looking at the viewer. There are leaves in the foreground and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bobcat-dsc_8153.jpg Bobcat looking over its shoulder was it stands in its forested habitat. There are large rocks in the background and foreground, and branches of smaller trees all around it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bobcat-in-log-dsc_5310-96-96-96.jpg A close-up of a bobcat's head and chest peering out from the hollow of a large, weathered tree trunk. The bobcat has light brown and gray spotted fur, white cheek ruffs, and tufts of black hair on its ears. It is looking intently to the left of the frame. The rough, dark bark of the tree dominates the foreground and background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bobcat-dsc_7886.jpg A Bobcat looking directly at the camera. The cat has tan and brown spotted and striped fur, characteristic tufted ears with black markings, and yellowish-brown eyes. Its expression is serious and intense. The background is dark and slightly blurred, suggesting a natural or wooded environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bobcat-1.jpg A Bobcat with tan fur that has distinctive brown markings and pointy ears stands looking intently to the right. There are leaves in the visible in the blurry background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bobcat-2_0.jpg Bobcat looking over its shoulder was it walks to the back of its forested habitat. There are large rocks in the background and foreground, and branches of smaller trees all around it. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/copperhead 2024-03-25T16:44:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/copperhead-dsc_6002-28.jpg A Copperhead snake, easily recognizable by its hourglass-shaped crossbands of light tan, pinkish, or pale brown alternating with reddish-brown or darker brown. The snake is coiled up within what appears to be a hollow log or rock crevice http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/copperhead-1.jpg Tan Copperhead Snake with a distinct brown pattern slithering over rocks in its habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/copperhead-2.jpg A tan and brown patterned Copperhead snake laying coiled inside a hollowed out stump. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/copperhead-gallery.jpg A tan and brown patterned Copperhead snake laying coiled inside a hollowed out stump. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/crested-coua 2024-04-09T12:41:09-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/crested-coua-dsc_7250-461-461-461.jpg A small grey and white bird with a distinctive blue circle around its eyes called a Crested Coua perched on food bowl http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/desert-blue-bird.jpg A Crested Coua standing on a diagonal branch, face cocked to the side, displaying a bright blue circle around its eye and its red chest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/crested-coua-1.jpg A Crested Coau sitting on a branch, surrounded by long, thing leaves. This bird has a soft, grey body with a white belly that blends up to a red chest. It has a distinctive blue patch around its eyes and a tuft of grey feathers on its head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/crested-coua-2.jpg A zoomed in side profile of a Crested Coua, a small grey bird with distinctive blue and purple around its eyes, red belly, and soft grey plumage on its head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/crested-coua-gallery.jpg A zoomed in side profile of a Crested Coua, a small grey bird with distinctive blue and purple around its eyes, red belly, and soft grey plumage on its head. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/desert-pupfish 2024-03-25T17:08:10-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/desert-pupfish-dsc_3127-260.jpg A small, iridescent blue Desert Pupfish with a dark spot near its tail fin, swimming in dark water near rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/pupfish-1.jpg A tiny, bright blue Desert Pupfish swimming beneath a rock in clear water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/pupfish-2_0.jpg A tiny, bright blue Desert Pupfish swimming in clear water, surrounded by rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/pupfish-gallery_0.jpg A tiny, bright blue Desert Pupfish swimming in clear water, surrounded by rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/desert-tortoise 2024-03-25T17:14:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/desert-tortoise-1-dsc_1802-62.jpg A Desert tortoise in its dry, sandy habitat with a cactus leaf in forefront. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/desert-tortoise-1.jpg A Desert Tortoise wandering through its sandy habitat. It has a wide, rounded brown shell that matches its head and legs that are sticking out from it. There are several long, pointed leaves showing in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/desert-tortoise-2_0_0.jpg A tortoise with a patterned, earthy-toned shell is positioned in the foreground, facing the left. Its head and front legs are visible, its skin appears rough and textured. Two monitor lizards lie flat on the sandy ground, one in the background is facing away from the camera with its tail extending towards the left. The other is in the foreground facing the camera and only its head and torso are visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/desert-tortoise-gallery.jpg Desert tortoise wandering through its sandy habitat towards the spiny leaves of an agave plant.. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/elk-wapiti 2024-03-26T11:23:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elk-dsc_2993.jpg An impressive elk stands in a vibrant green field, its antlers towering majestically as it grazes under a clear blue sky against a serene prairie meadow backdrop. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elk-dsc_1811.jpg A light-brown elk is walking across a sunny, grassy field from left to right. The elk has a short, light tail and is in profile. The background consists of a dense line of trees and foliage, with some leaves showing hints of red and yellow autumn colors. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elk-female-_dsc5121.jpg A close-up portrait of a brown elk or large deer (likely a cow/female) with alert eyes and large, slightly twitching ears. The animal's mouth is slightly open, showing its light-colored lower lip. The background is dark and blurry, which highlights the animal's face and soft brown fur. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elk-mom-and-baby-_dsc5896.jpg A mother Elk (Cow) and her calf (fawn) standing in tall green grass. The cow, which has a visible ear tag, is in the foreground looking up and to the right with her mouth slightly open. The much smaller, spotted calf stands to her right, also looking up. A third, darker elk is partially visible and resting in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elkdsc_2967-309-309.jpg A group of four elk resting and standing on a dry, grassy hill. Three elk, including a bull with large, tall antlers, are resting or lying down in the foreground, while a female elk (cow) stands facing right in the background. Bare trees line the forest behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/elk-1_0.jpg A group of female Elk grazing in the grass on what appears to be a Fall day, given the color of the grass and sparse leaves on the trees behind these shaggy brown, deer-like creatures. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/elk-2_0.jpg A larger, deer-like male Elk with tall, majestic antlers, walking across the prairie. There are rocks scattered around and a large trunk from a fallen tree in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elk-gallery.jpg A close-up portrait of an Elk cow's head, showing its soft brown fur, large ears, and expressive eyes against a blurred, dark background http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/fringe-eared-oryx 2024-03-26T11:30:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/fringe-eared-oryx-herd-wide-bright.jpg A herd of Fringe-Eared Oryx standing together in the middle of a grassy field. Their long, pointed antlers prominently visible.There are dark trees behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/fringe-eared-oryx-dsc_0520.jpg A slender Oryx stands in a sunny, green grassy field, looking forward. It has long, straight horns, a light brown body, and distinctive black and white markings on its face and legs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/fringe-eared-oryx-dsc_1780-206.jpg A herd of five Fringe-eared oryx with brown fur, black faces and long, pointed horns walking next to a pond on the plains. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/fringe-eared-oryx-dsc_1827-217.jpg -A Fringe-eared Oryx stands in a dry, muddy enclosure, looking to the side. The antelope has a greyish-brown coat, distinctive black and white facial markings, and long, straight, backward-sweeping horns. It is surrounded by reddish-brown earth and muddy puddles under bright sunlight. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/oryx-1.jpg A herd of Fringe-Eared Oryx grazing in an open, grassy field. Their heads are down but their tall, pointy horns are still predominantly seen. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/oryx-2_0.jpg A portrait of a Fringe-Eared Oryx standing in a field of tall grasses, a large termite mound visible behind it. Its body is turned away from the viewer, but its face is turned to display its tall, sharp horns, and distinct black facial patterns. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/oryx-gallery.jpg A Fringe-eared oryx stands in a grassy field, viewed from its hindquarters and side. The antelope is light tan with a distinctive black mask on its face and forehead, and it has long, curved, dark horns extending straight up from its head. Its tail is long and black. In the background, there is a large, reddish-brown rock formation and a dense line of green trees. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/sidewinder 2024-03-28T13:01:43-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sidewinder-dsc_9167-105.jpg A dangerous, pit viper snake, likely a sidewinder, is partially hidden and coiled in its rocky desert habitat, showing off its natural camouflage and looking directly at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sidewinder-1.jpg a light tan or yellowish-brown rattlesnake coiled tightly in a defensive or resting position on a patch of dusty, light-colored soil. The snake's head is resting in the center of the coils, facing directly toward the viewer, with its prominent scales and small eyes visible. The background consists of larger dark brown rocks and debris, suggesting a dry, rocky habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sidewinder-2.jpg A close-up of a Sidewinder rattlesnake coiled among rocks and dry debris. The snake has a mottled tan and brown pattern and its distinctive supraocular scales (horn-like projections) are visible above its eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/gila-monster 2024-03-26T11:35:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gila-monster-dsc_4245.jpg A scaly, black and tan patterned Gila Monster flicking its lizard-like tongue as it crawls over a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gila-monster-dsc_9145-103.jpg A scaly, black and tan patterned Gila Monster flicking its lizard-like tongue as it crawls over a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gila-monster-dsc_0056-14.jpg A scaly, black and tan patterned Gila Monster flicking its lizard-like tongue as it crawls over a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gila-monster-1.jpg A scaly, black and tan patterned Gila Monster flicking its lizard-like tongue as it crawls over a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gila-monster-2.jpg A Hila Monster resting its short, rounded head on a dried branch with holes in it. . http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gila-monster-gallery.jpg A Gila Monster, a lizard with a short nose and rounded head that is textured and brown with a tan pattern, resting its head on a dried branch of cholla. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/giraffe 2025-11-19T16:01:39-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-dsc0147.jpg A giraffe seen from the shoulders up, walking next to a thick line of trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/fenn-brightened.jpg A smaller Giraffe calf standing on the grassy habitat, with trees and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe_dsc5386.jpg Two giraffes , stand side-by-side in a wooded area with tall trees and green foliage at the North Carolina Zoo. The giraffes have distinct brown and white patterns on their bodies http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/giraffe-1_0.jpg Two giraffes , stand side-by-side in a wooded area with tall trees and green foliage at the North Carolina Zoo. The giraffes have distinct brown and white patterns on their bodies http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/giraffe-2_0.jpg A close-up view of a Giraffe's long neck and face peeking through the leaves in an area of dense trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-gallery.jpg A Giraffe's head peeking through tree branches. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/red-wolf 2025-10-27T11:08:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/red-wolf-stance-bright.jpg A majestic Red Wolf standing on top of rock staring out into the forested habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/SAFE_Species-Logo_American-Red-Wolf%281%29_0.png A colorful logo with the acronym SAFE, which stands for Saving Animals From Extinction http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-wolf-nczoo_rockwork_mg_0065.jpg A lean, athletic Red Wolf with a fuzzy brown and black fur coat and short, fluffy tail, standing by rocks looking right. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/red-wolf-dsc_8882-67.jpg A lean, athletic Red Wolf with a fuzzy brown and black fur coat and short, fluffy tail, standing by rocks looking right. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-wolf-1_0.jpg A Red Wolf with a mix of brown and gray, fur stands in a forested landscape, looking alertly to its right. The animal has pointed ears and a bushy tail, and lush trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-wolf-2.jpg A Red Wolf with a mix of brown and gray, fur stands in a forested landscape, looking alertly to its right. The animal has pointed ears and a bushy tail, and lush trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-wolf-gallery.jpg A lean red wolf with brown and rust colored fur standing under a fir tree, its long snout sightly lifted, appearing to sniff the air. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/north-american-river-otter 2025-11-19T10:14:43-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/otter-carouseldsc_3038-781.jpg North American river otter standing on a rock on the shore of a pool. Its fur is brown and wet, its eyes and tiny round ears pointed towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/otter-head-out-of-water-dsc_3172.jpg A scruffy, brown North American River Otter poking its brown, rodent looking head and shoulders out of water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/otter-dsc_4033.jpg North American river otter standing on a rock on the shore of a pool. Its fur is brown and wet, its eyes and tiny round ears pointed towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/otter-face-14058752931_bd8e239d4f_k.jpg A North American River Otter laying on a rock with its tiny, rounded ears, adorable cat-like nose, and long whiskers turned towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/river-otter-1_0.jpg A North American River Otter swimming through dark water with its tiny, rounded ears, adorable cat-like nose, and long whiskers peeking out, turned towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/river-otter-2_0.jpg A North American River Otter laying on a rock with its tiny, rounded ears, adorable cat-like nose, and long whiskers turned towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/river-otter-gallery.jpg A North American River Otter perched on a rock to peer over it, its round, black nose lifted in the air, sniffing.. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/greater-kudu 2024-03-26T12:09:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/greater-kudu-dsc_7746.jpg A Greater Kudu standing in a vast field looking towards the viewer, showcasing its tan fur, distinctive white stripes, and impressive horns that spiral up. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/greater-kudu-dsc_7103.jpg A Greater Kudu standing in a vast field looking towards the viewer, showcasing its tan fur, distinctive white stripes, and impressive horns that spiral up. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/greater-kudu-dsc_7752.jpg A close-up side profile of a female kudu with large, prominent ears and a short mane. The background is a soft-focus mix of green and yellow. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/greater-kudu-dsc_1114.jpg A Greater Kudu standing in a vast field looking away from the viewer, showcasing its tan fur, distinctive white stripes, and impressive horns that spiral up. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/kudu-1.jpg A small group of Greater Kudu grazing on the grassland. These animals are the size of a deer, with light brown, velvety fur and distinctive white stripes going down their flanks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/kudu-2_0_0.jpg A male and female kudu walking through the grassland. The male is in front, showcasing his large, spiraled horns, while the female is behind with her doe- like appearance and vertical white stripes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/kudu-gallery.jpg A Greater Kudu standing in a vast field looking towards the viewer, showcasing its tan fur, distinctive white stripes, and impressive horns that spiral up. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/grizzly-bear 2024-03-26T12:18:02-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/grizzly-bear-untitled-13.jpg A fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear walking across the snow. There is a large wall of rocks and some grass visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/grizzly-bear-untitled-27.jpg A fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear walking across the snow. There is a large wall of rocks and some grass visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/grizzly-rohan-eyes.jpg A profile view of Grizzly Bear, zoomed in on its face, with wet fur after swimming. There are large rocks visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/grizzly-bear-untitled-25-2.jpg A large, fluffy Grizzly bear walking towards waterfall in front of large rock wall. There is snow on the ground around it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/grizzly-bear-habitat-1.jpg A fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear walking across large rocks towards a pond. There is a large wall of rocks and some grass visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/grizzly-bear-1.jpg Large brown Grizzly Bear with small, rounded ears and a long snout, lumbering up onto a rock ledge on all fours. There is a large rock wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/grizzly-bear-2_0.jpg A closeup of a fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear head peeking up from between two rocks in its swimming pool. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/grizzly-bear-gallery.jpg A profile view of Grizzly Bear, zoomed in on its face, as it relaxes on a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/honey-bee 2025-11-19T10:06:54-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/HoneyBee-9417.jpg A small yellow and black honeybee hovers near the bright center of a yellow flower with long, slender petals. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/honey-bee-1.jpg A Western Honey Bee perched and collecting pollen from the yellow center of a bright red flower in a field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/honey-bee-2_0.jpg A western honey bee perched on a spherical flower covered in white prickly spines. Blurred leaves and grass are visible behind it.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/honey-bee-gallery.jpg A western honey bee collecting pollen from the raised yellow center of a bright red flower with lots of rounded petals. . http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/madagascar-hissing-cockroach 2024-07-30T11:53:20-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/madagascar-hissing-cockroach-8400.jpg Two Madagascar hissing cockroaches on mulch; cockroaches are very large with brown and black striped markings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/madagascar-hissing-cockroach-8455.jpg Brown and black Madagascar hissing cockroach with antennae on light bark against a blurred green background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/madagascar-hissing-cockroach-8440.jpg Brown and black Madagascar hissing cockroach with antennae on light bark against a blurred green background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/madagascar-hissing-cockroach-8407.jpg Brown and black Madagascar hissing cockroach with antennae on light bark against a blurred green background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/hissing-cockroach-1.jpg A Hissing Cockroach crawling to the top of a small stump. This insect has a long, brown body, with a black face and legs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/hissing-cockroach-2_0.jpg Two giant Hissing Cockroaches, with their brown and black segmented bodies, crawling at the base of a stump. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hissing-cockroach-gallery.jpg A brown hissing cockroach with black legs and head, crawling to the top of a stump. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/horned-puffin 2024-03-27T16:32:18-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/horned-puffin-1733.jpg Horned puffin paddles serenely in a pool of dark blue water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/horned-puffin-1805.jpg Two horned puffins pose on a rock while two more paddle serenely in a sparkling pool at Rocky Coast. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/horned-puffin-1675.jpg A group of approximately six Atlantic Puffins with black and white plumage and bright orange beaks are standing on wet, craggy rocks near dark water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/horned-puffin-_dsc1749.jpg A curious horned puffin takes a closer look at a rock in its natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/puffin-1.jpg Two horned puffins sitting on a rock above a pool of blue water full of swimming puffins. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/puffin-2_0.jpg Two Puffins, with their short, hooked bills, tiny black and white Penguin-like bodies and webbed feet, perched on a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/puffin-gallery.jpg A horned puffin with its distinctive short orange beak and black and white feathers perched above swimming puffins in a bright blue pool. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/african-pancake-tortoise 2024-04-09T16:55:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/african-pancake-tortoise-705.jpg A dark-colored lizard with prominent dorsal stripes is resting on top of the carapace (shell) of a small tortoise or turtle. The tortoise is facing left, and the lizard is positioned near the center of the shell, looking forward. Both animals are on a dull, gray, rocky surface. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/african-pancake-tortoise-1_0_0.jpg Two African Pancake Tortoises exploring their sandy habitat. They are standing close together, one facing away showing its flat, brown shell and the other is facing the viewer showing its dusty brown face. There is a log and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/african-pancake-tortoise-2.jpg An African Pancake Tortoise resting in its sandy habitat. Its brown, dusty legs and head are tucked into its matching shell which is small and flat. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/beaded-lizard 2024-03-19T11:30:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/beaded-lizard-95.jpg Mexican beaded lizard with dark, textured scales and yellow-cream spots resting on a gray rock and driftwood in an enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/beaded-lizard-436.jpg Mexican Beaded Lizard crawling on a rocky surface. Its brown and white spotted skin has a unique beaded texture that spans from its flat, rounded head to its long pointed tail. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/beaded-lizard-1.jpg A Mexican Beaded Lizard resting in a small , rocky pool of water. Its body is slender, and dark brown with yellow spots all over. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/beaded-lizard-2_0_0.jpg Mexican Beaded Lizard crawling on a rocky surface. Its brown and white spotted skin has a unique beaded texture that spans from its flat, rounded head to its long pointed tail. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/beaded-lizard-gallery.jpg A Mexican Beaded Lizard resting in the sand. Its body is slender, and dark brown with yellow spots all over. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/spiny-tailed-monitor 2024-03-28T14:20:28-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/spiny-tailed-monitor-6183.jpg A medium-sized lizard with a mottled pattern of light and dark spots on its back is resting on a gray rock, looking to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/spiny-tailed-monitor-1.jpg Two spiny-tailed monitors lounging next to one another on a rock. Their dusty grey and tan patterned skin blends in perfectly with the texture of the rocks beneath them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/spiny-tailed-monitor-2.jpg A dusty black and white patterned spiny-tailed monitor resting on a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/spiny-tailed-monitor-gallery.jpg Two black and white patterned spiny-tailed monitors covered in dust, lounging together on a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/ornate-uromastyx 2024-03-28T10:53:09-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ornate-uromastyx-pair-group-241.jpg Two mottled green and yellow ornate uromastyx lying on a rock together, one resting its head on the others back, both looking towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/ornate-uromastyx-male.jpg An Ornate Uromastyx laying on a rock, its pretty blue color on its head and leg scales stand out against the grey background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ornate-uromastyx-1.jpg Two Ornate Uromastyx on a rocky and sandy surface. This lizards have distinct teal and brown mottled and textured skin, with orange dots around its eyes and mouth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ornate-uromastyx-2.jpg An Ornate Uromastyx on a rocky and sandy surface. This lizard has distinct teal and brown mottled and textured skin, with orange dots around its eyes and mouth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ornate-uromastyx-gallery.jpg An Ornate Uromastyx laying on a rock, its pretty blue color on its head and leg scales stand out against the grey background. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/common-chuckwalla 2024-04-12T15:07:29-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chuckwalla-1_0.jpg Two dry, scaly, tan and brown Chuckwalla lizards laying on a large rock, basking themselves in the sunlight, their heads raised. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chuckwalla-2.jpg A chuckwalla sunning on top of a rusted prop pot above a prop campfire. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chuckwalla-gallery.jpg A chuckwalla who appears to be grinning as it sits on dried cholla. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/sand-cat 2024-03-28T11:32:35-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/sand-cat-face-8611.jpg Sand cat sprawled on a log inside its Desert habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/spicy-sand-cat-kitten-eyes.jpg A small, tan and black Sand Cat kitten looking towards camera standing in front of a rocky wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/protective-mama-sand-cat.jpg Mama sand cat sitting in a small, rocky cave with sleeping kitten, squinting at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/sand-cat-1.jpg A small, fluffy, brown Sand Cat mom and baby lay together in a tight, rocky cave. The mom looks at the viewer with her large pointed ears and sharp eyes, while her baby sleeps behind her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand-cat-2_0.jpg A tan and striped sand kitten stands on a rocky surface next to thick, gnarled tree branch, looking timidly around the edge of it.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand-cat-gallery.jpg A sand cat in its habitat, gazing curiously beyond the frame with large, intelligent eyes and fluffy, sandy-colored fur. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/north-american-porcupine 2024-10-01T10:54:06-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/web%20size_American%20Porcupine_Rime_Moriah-2061.jpg An American Porcupine showcasing its long black and white quills as it stands perched on a log with large stones behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-research-asia-construction-impacts-NA-porcupine-2.jpg A young porcupine is sleeping on a thick branch. The animal's back is facing the camera, showing a mix of spiky black and white quills. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/web%20size_American%20Porcupine_Rime_Hannah-9827.jpeg A North American porcupine with sharp quills sits perched on a light-colored rock. Its dark eyes are visible as it faces slightly to the right. The background consists of large stacked rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/web%20size_American%20Porcupine_Rime_Moriah-2069.jpeg American Porcupine Rime, walks across a log with rocks stacked in the background. It has a black face and long grey and white quills all over its body. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/gopher-frog-0 2024-07-30T12:12:20-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-frog-day-2022-headstarted-gopher-frog-credit-mike-martin-NCWRC-2.jpg A mottled brown Gopher Frog sitting on brown, mossy ground that blends perfectly with its skin. Its wide, yellow eyes are looking upwards towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-adult-conservation-2_0.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting amongst grass and moss that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animals/brown-pelican 2025-10-30T15:24:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/nc-zoo-brown-pelican_1.jpg Brown Pelican standing on a rock beside water and bending its neck http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Brown-pelicans.jpg Two Brown pelicans on a rock near a pool of water http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/brown-pelican-tile.jpg Brown Pelican laying on a rock http://www.nczoo.org/education/zoo-school/zoo-school 2026-01-14T11:00:06-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/AHSZooSchool-NCZoo.jpg Logo with the text "Asheboro High School Zoo School" next to an image of two elephants standing near a tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-school-2.jpg A logo featuring a brown illustration of two elephants in a savanna landscape. The larger elephant is in the foreground, with a smaller elephant silhouetted behind it near a tree. This scene is framed by a brown arch, and a thick, stylized blue swoosh wraps around the top right of the arch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-school-1.jpg A wide angle shot of a long, grey trailer building with green text that says "Zoo School" on the front right. There is a long wooden ramp that winds from the front door to the parking lot which is filled with cars. There are trees all around the building and lot. http://www.nczoo.org/education/schools/zoo-you-edventures-offsite-programming 2026-03-20T16:38:58-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Z2U-biofacts.jpg A group of young children and a woman are gathered around a long table covered in what appears to be animal specimens. The table holds large animal skulls (one very large and light-colored), various bones and furs. A boy in a bright neon yellow shirt is leaning over the table, examining the items. The indoor setting has blue and white walls and shelves with labeled storage boxes in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Z2U-BoxTurtle.jpg A North Carolina Zoo educational program for children. One woman, standing in the center and wearing a blue zoo uniform, is holding a small object and talking to a group of about a dozen young children seated on the floor. A second woman, wearing a red shirt, is seated in a chair on the right. In the center is a table draped with a North Carolina Zoo banner and displaying various animal artifacts, including plush toys and bones. The children are sitting on a colorful world map rug. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Z2U-hedgehog.jpg A small grey and brown hedgehog sits behind a plastic log in its habitat with a toilet paper roll tunnel on its head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/NCZoo-Animal-Ambassador-2021-Tenrec-Close-Up-Face.jpeg A profile view of a small, grey, mousy Tenrec face poking out from behind a log. It is standing on a small patch of grass and a sandy terrain. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-to-you-edventures-1.jpg An older man in denim shorts and a blue collared shirt with a NC Zoo logo on it, sits on a bench, holding a tan and brown patterned snake in his hands. A small girl in a flowered dress stands in front of him, reaching out to pet the snake. Two smaller children stand in a line behind her. http://www.nczoo.org/education/schools/homeschool-programs 2026-03-19T17:03:15-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Camp-AmphibianProgram.jpg Three young boys grin and make excited gestures during a camp amphibian program. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Camp-AnimalEncounter.jpg A zoo educator wearing a dark blue polo shirt and jeans is sitting on a small stool, holding a small turtle for a group of children to see. The children are sitting on the floor in front of her, attentively listening. The room has a distinctive large, colorful wall mosaic in the background, which is made from recycled plastic bottle caps arranged in a swirling, rainbow pattern. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Camp-FrogSkeleton.jpg A woman, wearing a blue zoo shirt, stands on the left and holds up a small, dark object (possibly an animal artifact or feeder) for the children seated in front of her to see. A table next to her holds various items, including bones and educational materials. In the background on the right is a large, vibrant wall mosaic made from thousands of recycled plastic bottle caps arranged in a colorful, swirling rainbow pattern. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Homeschool-PolarBear.jpg A group of approximately twenty children is sitting on the floor in a educational space with slanted glass windows. Two adult educators are leading the activity; one stands near a table with materials on the left, and another is kneeling to the right, showing the children an animal hide or fur. Large murals with landscape images and informational text are visible on the back walls. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/library-programs 2025-12-11T16:31:56-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Spotted-Salamander-Animal-Ambassadors-2020-42.jpg A dark colored Salamander with yellow spots running down its body lays on a wet rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Library-AnimalEncounter.jpg A woman in a dark polo shirt and light pants is bent over, engaging with a group of diverse young children sitting on the floor around him in a library or classroom setting. Other adults and children are visible sitting on chairs in the background, which is lined with bookshelves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Mexican-Golden-Red-Tarantula-Animal-Ambassadors-2020-78.jpg A large, dark tarantula, possibly a Greenbottle Blue or similar species, is resting on substrate, showing a contrasting light-colored patch on its head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/library-programs-1.jpg A woman with a blonde bun and navy NC Zoo uniform shirt stands in front of a group of children holding a large skull. A wall of bookshelves filled with books fills the wall beside her, giving the impression of an educational presentation at a school library. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/backyard-play-activities 2024-04-11T13:11:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/backyard-play-activities-2.jpg Several items, including a large color wheel, white paper plates, a basket, and some papers spread out on the grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/backyard-play-activities-1.jpg A young girl with long curly hair uses a wand to blow a giant bubble. There are trees and a group of other kids out of focus in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/ed-zoo-cation-group-programs 2025-07-11T11:03:40-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-OwlRelease-Terra.jpg Two Zoo Team members address a crowd during an owl release; the male educator speaks while the female educator holds the owl on her gloved hand with lush greenery in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Galapagos-Tortoises-Animal-Ambassadors-2020-51.jpg A green and brown Galapagos Tortoise shuffles along the sandy ground, looking off to the left. Another tortoise is blurred in the background, appearing to follow the first. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Homeschool-Program.jpg A group of children and adults sitting in a circle on a patch of dirt outdoors, possibly for a class or nature program. The people are dressed in various brightly colored jackets and shirts (including blues, reds, and pinks). The setting is a wooded area with green foliage in the background. A few people in the foreground have their backs to the camera, and some backpacks are visible. http://www.nczoo.org/education/scouts/scout-leader-hints 2025-09-22T15:07:54-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/scout-leader-hints-2.jpg Three young boys standing in a row from tallest to shortest, wearing navy blue boy scout uniforms that are covered in patches. There is a metal handrail behind them and a wooded area sprinkled with several large boulders. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/scout-leader-hints-1.jpg A large group of people with varying ages gathered in front of and walking by a large window and rock wall. They are all wearing Boy Scout uniforms consisting of jeans and tan collared shirts with patches on them. http://www.nczoo.org/education/adult-education/playful-pedagogy 2025-04-04T09:43:38-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-PO-Craft.jpg A woman kneeling outdoors on a paved area, working on a craft project using artificial yellow and orange maple leaves. Cardboard pieces and other craft supplies are scattered around her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-PO-Workshop.jpg Four people on a grassy lawn, likely performing a playful pose. Three women stand in the background with their arms raised and spread out in a dramatic gesture. In the foreground, a person in a bright teal or turquoise hoodie is bent over on all fours with their head lowered toward the ground. The background shows lush green foliage and a white structure on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Kidzone-Craft.jpg A Zoo educator and a child joyfully playing together as they create a colorful craft in the Zoo's vibrant Kidzone area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/playful-pedagogy-2.jpg A group of four people are taking part in an outdoor activity in the grass with a flower bed to their left, trees in the background and a fenced parking lot to their right. One of them is kneeled on the ground making a scared face and holding up their hands. Above them is a person in the middle making a telescope with one hand and a horn with the other. On either side of them is a person with their arms outstretched. They seem to be acting something out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/playful-pedagogy-1.jpg An adult with short blue hair sits on the ground next to a child. They are holding a bottle of what appears to be glue and seem to be working on a craft together on a covered porch area. http://www.nczoo.org/education/adult-education/playing-out-workshops 2024-06-19T13:33:41-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-PO-Workshop2.jpg A woman with short hair squats on the grass, leaning over a pile of sticks surrounded by a ring of sticks, resembling a fire pit. The feet of four other peoples feet, standing around her observing can be seen in the background. A bowl and metal bin lay in the grass next to her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Playful-Pedagogy-7401.jpg A group of about fifteen adults are gathered around long tables. On the right, a woman in a blue polo shirt stands and gestures toward a projected slide visible on the wall behind her. On the left side of the room, another person is standing and holding up a white poster with a drawing on it to show the group. The room is decorated with colorful nature and animal-themed artwork, including a large, colorful parrot fabric art piece on the back wall and jungle murals along the left wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Playful-Pedagogy-7440.jpg A nature diorama in which a variety of art materials, including a plastic purple ball, clumps of dirt, pinecones, strings, a tiger toy, sticks, and different colored cloths are arranged haphazardly on a white background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/playing-out-workshop-2.jpg A woman in Summer clothes, with short brown hair crouches in the grass over a pile of short sticks that is surrounded by a circle of sticks. A bowl is on the ground to her left, and to the right is a metal box full of sticks. Three adults stand behind her, two on the right and one on the left, watching her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/playing-out-workshop-1.jpg A table covered in a white cloth and littered with a variety of craft items including a toy tiger, green clay, fuzzy pipecleaners, pinecones, green paper, sand, sticks, wooden blocks, and a blue plastic material. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/regional/expanding-red-wolf-pack 2024-05-03T17:50:50-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1976.jpg Four zoo staff members in navy blue sweatshirts and face masks are standing outdoors, each holding dark-furred Red Wolf pups in their gloved hands. The two staff members in the center are holding two pups each, looking down at them. The staff members on the ends are each holding one pup. The background is a mix of green fencing/foliage and concrete. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-wolf-and-Pups.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1947.jpg a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves holds a newborn Red Wolf pup to show the viewer while standing in an outdoor environment. The person's face is not visble. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1988.jpg Two people with only their navy NC Zoo staff jackets and hands wearing latex gloves are visible. The pair of hands are holding four, fuzzy brown Red Wolf puppies. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1996.jpg Seven new born Red Wolf pups with dark brown fur laying in a pile on top of one another in a bed of hay. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-redwolf-litter.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/saving-gorillas-across-africa 2025-12-04T17:17:28-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-wildlife-day-2022-cross-river-gorilla-2.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a dense forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/wcs_gorilla.jpg A group of eleven men are posing for a photo in front of a sign that reads "WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY". The group appears to be diverse in terms of perceived race and ethnicity. Most of the men are standing, while two are kneeling in the front. They are dressed in a variety of casual clothing. Behind them, there is a wall or fence with lush green vegetation. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WCS-Oban-project-Manager-Peter-Abanyam-training-Rangers-on-the-use-of-the-CyberTracker-device_Photo-by-Peter-Abanyam-WCS-Nigeria_0.jpg Five men, wearing matching short-sleeved green ranger uniforms and shoulder bags, stand close together in a dense forest or jungle environment. They are looking intently at a small electronic device, likely a smartphone or GPS unit, held by the man on the left. The ground beneath them is a dirt path, and lush green foliage surrounds them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-gorilla-1b-1366px.jpg Close-up of a large black gorilla's head and chest emerging from a dense background of bright green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/helping-tanzanias-vultures-thrive 2025-12-04T17:03:22-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20vulture%20-%20Whitebacked-Vulture-conservation-2.jpg Whitebacked vulture in flight with its wings widespread and legs hanging down as it swoops toward the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-vultures-release-2.jpg A team of three wildlife researchers is working in a grassy, open field. A large vulture is in the process of taking flight from the ground. One researcher is on the ground with a piece of equipment, and another is leaning into the back of a beige four-wheel-drive vehicle. A third researcher is standing by a blue folding table on the left side of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Vulture-Activites.jpg A person is shown releasing a large vulture, into a grassy field. The person is holding a linen bag, crouching in front of a black vulture with its wings spread wide. There is a small tracking device on its back. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-vultures.jpg A group of five African White-backed Vultures, are gathered on a low dirt mound in an open grassland. One individual on the right has a pink, featherless neck and face, indicating it is likely a Lappet-faced Vulture or similar species, interacting with the others. The background is a soft, hazy landscape. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/saving-africas-big-cats 2025-12-04T17:05:09-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---bigcats---P1000706-conservation-1000706.jpg A mother Lion lays on the dry, sandy ground resting as her four small, fuzzy cubs snuggle together nursing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zambian-DNPW-Patrol-Planning-in-Kafue---Sebastian-Kennernecht.jpg A group of three park rangers in tan and green uniforms sit around a round wooden table looking at and pointing to a point on a map that lays between them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ranger_with_SMART_16x7.5.jpg A ranger in a green uniform stands in a grassy field, looking down at his phone. In the background, there are scattered trees under a clear blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-lions.jpg Two African Lion cubs lying together on the dusty ground in a vast field. There are trees around them and in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/developing-smart-technology-defend-wildlife 2024-03-06T14:16:08-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DrewCroninTrainingNamibianRangeratKhaudumNP_DrewCronin.jpg Two men in tan and light green uniform shirts stand in an open, grassy field under a bright sun, looking down at an object one man is holding. A white SUV is parked in the background to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Namibia_Bwabwata-Training_16x7.5.jpg A small group of people is attending an outdoor presentation held under a large tent. A man in a light-colored shirt is standing in front of a projection screen displaying a data table. The audience is seated in rows of chairs, facing the screen. Several people in the audience are wearing yellow shirts that have writing on the back (partially visible). The surroundings outside the tent appear green and leafy. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International%20-%20smart%20-%20RAB_0380-conservation-0380.jpg Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at an electronic, cellphone looking device. They are wearing tan buttons up shirts. The back of another man's head is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/conservation-nc-zoo4_0.jpg Three men sit at a small wooden picnic table holding a black briefcase, yellow dry bag and other electrical items, looking and pointing at a laptop. They appear to be outdoors with several small orange tents, and a hammock stand behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/SebastianKennerknecht_Xia-Stevens-in-SMART-Training_0.jpg An indoor training session with a woman in a polo shirt pointing to a data spreadsheet projected onto a screen. She is instructing a group of about eight men seated around a table, all wearing camouflage uniforms. Several laptops are open on the table. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DSC00214_SMART.jpg A man wearing a tan t-shirt with a green logo is sitting at a table inside a canvas tent, working on a laptop computer, gesturing towards the screen and appears to be leading a session or training. Several men are seated behind him, listening and watching, wearing clothes that suggest a uniform or ranger attire. Papers are spread out on the table in the foreground, and radio equipment is visible on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-tech-1.jpg A pair of hands holding a device that looks like a cellphone. Another person, visible from the waist down, wearing black pants, is standing next to them. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/at-the-zoo/helping-monarchs-survive-their-migration 2025-09-09T09:27:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-monarch-1_0.jpg A vibrant orange and black butterfly on a small cluster of white and green buds with its wings tucked. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZ_Library-Pollination-Station.jpg A group of four children and one older adult are gathered around a very large, black plastic container planting seedlings outdoors on a sunny day. Most of the people are wearing face masks. One young boy is watering the plants with a purple cup, and the older girls are touching the soil or holding plants. The adult on the right is holding a sign. In the background, there is pavement and a circular stone fountain structure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/NCZoo-Education-Pollination-Station-Kathy.jpeg A woman with short grey hair, wearing a blue shirt with the NC Zoo logo on the chest, bends over a small potted pollinator station. She is digging in the soil with a trowel and there is a sign in the pot that shares information about the pollination stations and native plants. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/at-the-zoo-monarch-waystation.jpg A low-angle shot captures a section of a zoo exhibit. In the foreground, a bed of yellow and white flowers borders a dark asphalt path. Behind them is a long, horizontal mural depicts what appears to be various animals in a rustic, almost weathered style. Above and behind the sign, a structure resembling ancient ruins with multiple stone columns is visible. The background is filled with a thick canopy of green trees. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/what-can-you-do/what-you-can-do 2024-03-12T15:31:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WhatUcanDo-main-Ward-big-sweep-9-10-004-Conservation.jpg Five young people standing in a wooded area with a lot of fallen leaves and dirt on the ground. They are wearing casual clothes and appear to be working on a cleanup effort or a construction project, as they are gathered around a large pile of dark trash bags. They are all facing away from the camera and toward the center of the activity. The background is filled with tree trunks and dense foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/what-you-can-do-planting.jpg A pair of gloved hands placing a plant with yellow flowers into a small window garden box that is filled with a variety of other, colorful plants. http://www.nczoo.org/education/kidzone/animal-encounters-kidzone 2024-03-21T13:37:29-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-AnimalAmbassador-Gator.jpg Gator animal ambassador showing a close-up view of its unique eyes and patterned skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-AnimalEncounter-Sal.jpg A woman in a dark blue shirt and light blue gloves is kneeling outdoors, showing a small, brown animal, possibly a salamander she holds in her hands to two young girls with light hair, who are standing attentively in front of her. The girl on the left is wearing a blue shirt. The girl on the right, wearing a yellow shirt. The scene is on a paved walkway near a play area with rocks and greenery. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-AnimalEncounter-Tarantula2.jpg A family of four dressed in traditional Muslim clothing watches as a man in a blue shirt and latex gloves holds a tarantula. The man is showing the Tarantula to the family, who are all leaning in to get a closer look. A man with a beard holds a smartphone on a tripod. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/animal-encounters-2.jpg A high-angle, close-up shot shows a small, dark-colored frog with textured, warty skin, camouflaged against light brown sandy ground. The frog's large, dark eyes are prominent as it faces directly towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/animal-encounters-1.jpg a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves crouches down on a sidewalk and holds a Salamander towards a young girl in a blue shirt. They appear to be explaining something to the child. A well-kept garden is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/education/educator-portal/learning-resources 2024-04-10T08:29:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/teacher_field_trip.jpg Six students, seen from behind wearing blue shirts, stand leaning eagerly against a handrail, watching a geyser shoot water into the air. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/adult-education-home-2.jpg A woman with her hair in a ponytail and wearing a teal shirt and dark pants leans over a science project set up on a rock wall outdoors. The project appears to be a miniature landscape with various natural elements. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/educator-resources-1.jpg A woman with a blonde braid and blue shirt stands holding and a cellphone facing and seemingly recording an older man in a blue shirt that is holding a small, brown and tan baby Alligator. They are on a wooden deck in front of a green sign with an image of an Alligator and text that reads "Alligator Overlook". http://www.nczoo.org/education/schools/edventures-zoo 2026-03-20T16:36:33-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Schools-Nell.jpg A female zoo volunteer explains something to four young students who are holding papers, possibly an activity sheet, near a large tree trunk http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Homeschool-Program.jpg A group of children and adults sitting in a circle on a patch of dirt outdoors, possibly for a class or nature program. The people are dressed in various brightly colored jackets and shirts (including blues, reds, and pinks). The setting is a wooded area with green foliage in the background. A few people in the foreground have their backs to the camera, and some backpacks are visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/edventures-at-the-zoo-2.jpg An older man in a blue collared shirt and tan shorts bends down with his hands clasped in excitement before a group of young children. Behind him is a wooded area, lined with rocks and ornamental grasses. He appears to be giving a presentation. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/edventures-at-the-zoo-1.jpg A nature educator, a woman with glasses and a blue uniform shirt, is holding a dark snake while presenting to three young boys seated on a wooden bench. The setting appears to be an outdoor educational area, possibly at a zoo or nature center, with a dirt ground and a wooden fence/structure in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/regional/wild-land-preservation-north-carolina 2024-03-13T16:01:51-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research---main---Ridges-Mountain-Spotted-Salamander-DS-conservation--8.jpg A forested environment with the focus on a pond and a bunch of smaller rocks, giving the impression of mountainous terrain. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Ridges-Mountain-Water.jpg A wide shot of a serene wetland scene. The foreground features a shallow body of water reflecting trees and large moss-covered rocks. The water's surface is mostly still, creating clear reflections of the blue sky and the trees. Patches of tall grasses grow in the water and along the edges. The background is filled with a dense forest of bare trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Ridges-Mountain.jpg A wide shot shows a wooded area, likely Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve, featuring large, moss-covered rocks and bare trees. A person is visible among the rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-land-ridgesmountain.jpg A forested environment with the focus on a group of five gigantic boulders and a bunch of smaller rocks, giving the impression of mountainous terrain. A large puddle is in the foreground with tall grass growing in it, and reflecting the image of the sky. http://www.nczoo.org/education/educator-portal/resources-grades-3-5 2024-04-09T16:35:14-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/resources-3-5-2.jpg A man wearing a navy collared shirt, is kneeled on the grass next to a towel that is spread before him with several small items on it. A young girl sits on her knees across from him, her back to the viewer, and she is handing him something. They appear to be in a wooded area, and a long, colorful bridge extends across the background from the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Animal-Ambassador-2021-Close-Up-Western-Tiger-Salamander.jpg A close-up of a Western Salamander face as it lays on a mulch covered ground. Its wet, mottled brown skin and round, beady eyes are prominently displayed. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/resources-3-5-1.jpg A young boy with dark hair walks past a man crouched and taking a picture of a Cougar, a large, fuzzy, brown cat that is walking just on the other side of a glass wall. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/giving-puerto-rican-crested-toads-headstart 2025-02-27T14:31:27-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International%20-%20PRToads%20-%20~21%20hours%20after%20laying-conservation-11.jpg A photo of Puerto Rican Crested Toad field work, showing a close up of a breeding pool. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-prct.jpg A close-up of a brown, warty toad with large eyes sitting in dark water surrounded by bright green artificial or plastic leafy plants. A large clump of gelatinous toad eggs (spawn), appearing as a mass of small black spheres, is visible in the water near the toad. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/creating-safe-havens-endangered-pacific-birds 2024-03-06T14:14:38-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20Marianas%20-%20GOWE%20released%20on%20Sarigan-conservation-3.jpg Marianas Goldenwhite eye released on Sarigan.A small yellow bird is visible inside one compartment of a multi-compartment wooden box, with other compartments containing notes or indicators. The box is outdoors, with trees visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-collared-kingfisher.jpg A vibrant White-Collared Kingfisher, with iridescent blue wings and a white belly, is perched on a mossy tree branch. Its dark beak points to the left. The background is a soft blur of bright green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/education/educator-portal/resources-grades-6-8 2024-01-26T00:13:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/resources-6-8-2.jpg A fuzzy, black baby Chimpanzee sits gazing wistfully at the viewer, surrounded by green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/resources-6-8-1.jpg A woman with brown hair wearing a NC Zoo uniform stands smiling in front of a fence holding what appears to be a snake skin. She is showing a group of children who are standing in front of her. They appear to be standing on a wooden deck, or bridge, with dense green foliage behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/protecting-chimpanzees-snares 2024-03-06T14:15:09-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20chimp%20-%20OurWork-conservation--4.jpg A close up of a chimp looking serene in a lush green natural environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-chimp-1.jpg A medium-sized Chimpanzee leaning over onto a branch, looking down at the viewer from the tops of the trees, surrounded by lush green leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/regional-conservation/providing-safe-home-one-north-americas-largest-salamanders 2024-03-06T14:31:13-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Regional-hellbender-Measuring-juvenile-Conservation.jpg An overhead view of two people conducting fieldwork in a shallow stream. A woman in the foreground is holding a black salamander in a white plastic measuring tube. Another person, wearing waders or rubber boots, sits in the water just behind her, taking notes on a clipboard. Various field bags and equipment, including a prominent red dry bag, are visible on the edge of the stream. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Regional-hellbender-on-rocks-conservation-RESTRICTED-Lori-Williams.jpg A long, mottled brown and black patterned amphibian with a flat, rounded head called a Hellbender laying camouflaged on some rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/conservation/research/student-opportunities 2024-01-29T00:21:04-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-students-IMG_1488-Conservation.jpg Two young women volunteers, stand in a desert biome exhibit that features large fake rock formations and cacti behind a protective glass wall. Both are wearing pale yellow shirts and are looking down at tablets or small electronic devices they hold in their hands, possibly taking inventory or recording observations. A long, silver railing with small informational plaques runs diagonally through the scene. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/student-opportunities-2.jpg A woman wearing a navy NC Zoo jacket and black wader pants, sits on a rock holding a notebook on her lap with one hand as she stretches the other towards two Puffins that are standing on an adjacent rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/student-opportunities-1.jpg A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a yellow t-shirt that says "North Carolina Zoo Volunteer," is smiling directly at the camera. She is standing outdoors in bright daylight, and a blurred African Elephant is visible in the background, walking near rocks in its enclosure, with lush green trees overhead. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/helping-teachers-protect-ugandas-forests 2025-12-04T17:04:28-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International%20-%20UNITE%20-%20PlasticWeaving-conservation-12.jpg A group of adults, appearing to be in a classroom or workshop setting, are engaged in an activity. The woman in the foreground, wearing a green, patterned top, is focused on weaving or braiding light blue material. To her left, another person is holding up dark, braided material. Several other people are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/UNITE-students-during-a-field-trip-in-KNP.jpg A group of children, most appearing to be Black, are gathered in a grassy area with dense foliage, listening to a person in a military-style uniform who is gesturing and pointing. The children are wearing various colored tops and dresses. The children are students from the UNITE program on a field trip. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-garden.jpg A person with dark skin and a shaved head stands smiling in a sunny, lush green garden. They are wearing a bright yellow t-shirt and a tan skirt. To their left, large, leafy green plants are growing in rows in some light-colored sacks that have been repurposed for gardening. Tall trees and various green plants fill the background, suggesting a tropical environment. http://www.nczoo.org/education/educator-portal/resources-grades-9-12 2024-01-25T07:36:18-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/resources-9-12-.jpg A group of kids sit in large bus seats on the back of an open air safari truck. The focus is on a young person with shoulder length dark braids, who is staring at the viewer, smiling while holding a cellphone in one hand and leaning an elbow out of the side of the truck. http://www.nczoo.org/education/educator-portal/resources-k-2 2024-01-25T23:58:05-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/resources-k-2-2.jpg A woman wearing glasses and a red shirt crouches with a young girl, wearing a pink hat and tank top, in front of a large window. There are rocks visible on the other side of the glass which appears to be an animal habitat at a zoo. There are other people taking pictures in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/resources-k-2-1-2.jpg A child with short, curly hair enjoying some time with giant bubbles outside in the sun. http://www.nczoo.org/education/schools/zoo-you-preschool-programs 2026-01-16T10:18:41-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Preschool-Story.jpg A woman sits cross-legged, reading a large picture book to a group of approximately twenty young children who are sitting on the floor in front of her. A white animal carrier sits on a table behind her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Preschool-Terra.jpg A smiling Zoo Team member holds an owl on her gloved hand during a preschool program while attendees excitedly raise their hands to ask questions. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-to-you-preschool-programs-2.jpg A woman with a long, blonde braid, wearing a blue collared shirt is standing in the woods. She is smiling at the camera and holding a small brown turtle that she is holding in her hands.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-to-you-preschool-programs-1.jpg A woman in a navy NC Zoo uniform stands with a long table, covered with a teal NC Zoo tablecloth and various animal artifacts. In front of her is a group of children seated on colorful floor tiles, and a woman with a long blonde ponytail and red collared shirt sitting in a green chair to the right. The setting appears to be an elementary school classroom. http://www.nczoo.org/education/camps/wild-animal-science-camps 2026-01-13T12:36:11-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Wild-Science-Camp-1.jpg A group of five middle school-aged children are walking on a grassy path into a wooded area for an outdoor activity or nature hike. Most of the children are carrying backpacks and holding papers or field guides. The girl in the foreground wears a pink hoodie and has her blonde hair in a high ponytail. The background is filled with lush green trees and tall grasses. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/NCZoo-Wild-Science-Camp-2.jpg Students and Zoo staff sitting around a picnic table under a shelter and participating in a Wild Science camp at the North Carolina Zoo http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/NCZoo-Wild-Science-Camp-3.jpg Three kids sitting together are a green picnic table under an awning. They have pens and paper and appear to be working on a project together. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/wild-animal-science-camp-1.jpg Three teenage boys wearing camp shirts and name tags, stand together in a forest looking at a piece of paper, seemingly working on a project together. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/wild-science-3.jpg A group of students viewing animals from the open-air Zoofari bus as part of their Wild Science Camp experience. It is driving through a large, open field and trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/protecting-tanzanias-gentle-giants 2024-03-26T15:13:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International-giraffes-GiraffeB-Conservation.jpg A giraffe is walking through tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jessica-Manzak_Tanzania_Giraffes-%281%29.jpg A light tan Land Rover Defender or similar safari-style off-road vehicle is parked in a sunny, dry field with trees in the background. A person with light hair is visible leaning out of the open driver's side door. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Masai-Giraffe-Landscape--RNP.jpg A giraffe stands majestically in a lush, green, grassy savannah, its long neck and spots contrasting beautifully with the natural surroundings and distant mountain range.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-giraffe-1-1366px.jpg A giraffe is walking through tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/at-the-zoo/home-imperiled-plants 2025-12-12T10:36:05-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/AtZoo---RarePlants---Echinacea-laevigata-flower-dg-1-conservation-1.jpg A patch of purple coneflowers (Echinacea), with faded or drooping pink-purple petals and dark brown central cones, growing among green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/at-the-zoo-pitcherplant.jpg A close-up shot of a cluster of bright green pitcher plants, their tubular leaves reaching upwards. Many of the pitchers have open, cowl-like hoods, some with reddish veins visible inside. The plants are set against a softly blurred background of dark green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/at-the-zoo/zoo-staff-making-difference 2025-12-30T15:36:48-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/EVENT-Run-Wild-5K.jpg A large group of runners is starting a road race, moving forward beneath a large black inflatable arch labeled "START". The runners are wearing various brightly colored athletic gear. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---rhino---RAB_6981-conservation-6981.jpg A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/LeslieWilhoit-Approaching-lodge.jpg A long, white bus or transport vehicle driving across a vast, flat expanse of reddish-brown desert or outback ground. The ground takes up the majority of the frame and appears barren. A dark, overcast or stormy sky dominates the background, creating a sharp contrast with the landscape and the vehicle. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Roger-Sweeney-from-NC-Zoo_Georgina-Groves-from-Wild-Welfare_Thailand-ZPO-staff_-Welfare-partnership-meeting-at-Chiang-Mai-Zoo_4x3.jpg A group of approximately fifteen individuals poses for a photo on a brick pathway next to a grassy area and a water feature. Most of the people appear to be of Asian descent. Many of them are wearing similar light green shirts. Some individuals are giving a thumbs-up gesture. In the background, there is a rocky enclosure with a body of water, and what appears to be a bear can be seen resting on the rocks. A small, thatched-roof structure is visible to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/BowlingforRhinos.jpg Decorative logo of two rhinos standing together with the text "AAZK Bowling for Rhinos" in a circle around them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/at-the-zoo-staff-1.jpg A woman with red hair, wearing a navy blue shirt, is holding a small, brown hawk on her gloved hand and talking to a group of four children and a man. The group is standing behind a rope barrier in a wooded area, all looking at the hawk. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-sets-attendance-record 2019-02-12T14:16:19-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/news/wells-fargo-grant-enable-north-carolina-zoo-launch-new-environmental-literacy-program 2019-02-12T14:12:53-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/news/endangered-species-poster-contest-winners-announced 2018-08-06T15:06:19-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/news/applications-being-accepted-nc-zoo-societys-annual-summer-veterinary-camps 2020-01-29T16:13:42-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-passing-rosie-matriarch-zoos-gorilla-troop 2019-02-07T23:29:39-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/666_rosie-gorilla_nczoo.jpg A furry, black Gorilla sits leaning back on one arm in a grassy enclosure next to a tall rock wall, looking contemplatively off to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/news/southern-white-rhino-born 2019-02-07T23:19:27-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/667_rhinobaby_july2_2018-nczoo.jpg Rhino mother reclines in a barn while baby rhino nestles close to her face. http://www.nczoo.org/news/friday-13th-lucky-day-north-carolina-zoo-birth-second-southern-white-rhino 2019-02-07T23:21:42-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/news/nc-zoo-council-meet-july-18-2018 2025-09-22T08:31:25-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-name-baby-rhino-chosen-through-public-poll 2018-08-06T16:06:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/671_rhinoname.jpg A rhino in a lush green Watani habitat stands among three naming pillars, approaching the pillar with the name "Nandi" written in large black letters on a white background. http://www.nczoo.org/conservation/research/learning-how-our-close-relatives-move 2020-09-03T13:45:54-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-ape-Star%20Image-of-Troop1-Conservation.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field towards a fuzzy baby gorilla. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Research-ape-Hands-and-Feet-conservation.jpg Close up of ape hands and feet as the ape holds its foot against a bed of bright green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/conservation/research/using-science-inform-elephant-management 2020-09-03T13:45:54-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-elephant-ElephantObs_Conservation.jpg A woman with a blonde ponytail and wearing glasses and a yellow shirt stands holding a tablet in front of a handrail on a sunny day. In front of her is a barrier of bushy green plants. An Elephant stands proudly in a field in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Research-elephant-elephant-research-conservation.jpg A person taking notes on a handheld device in the guest overlook watching an elephant. http://www.nczoo.org/education/adult-education/professional-development-workshops 2026-02-05T14:19:59-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Playful-Pedagogy-7412.jpg A Playful Pedagogy participant, a middle-aged woman with shoulder length brown hair, glasses and a pink shirt, sits at a table taking notes on a notepad. There is a person turned away from the camera in a black shirt next to her and a person in blue in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Playful-Pedagogy-7439.jpg An older woman crouched on the mulch covered ground, looking at a white posterboard with natural materials on it. Two other people with only their legs visible, are seen walking around in the background and a long wooden ramp lines the back of the outdoor area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Playful-Pedagogy-7446.jpg Two adult women, are engaged in an activity outdoors in a sunny, wooded area. The person on the left has short blonde hair and is wearing a grey collared shirt, a short black skirt. They are holding colorful objects attached to a string and are looking down at something on the ground. The person on the right has short brown hair and is wearing a teal t-shirt, blue jeans. They are bending over and looking intently at a white board or poster that is lying on the ground which is covered with mulch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/teacher-professional-development-2.jpg A woman with shoulder length brown hair, wearing glasses and a pink shirt, sits at a table in what appears to be a classroom. Notebooks are scattered around her and she seems to be writing in one of them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/professional-development-1.jpg A group of about fifteen adults, mostly women, are seated at light-colored tables in a bright room, facing a woman in a blue shirt who is standing and gesturing towards a projected image on a white board. Colorful animal artworks, including a large polar bear and a macaw, adorn the walls behind the standing woman. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/safeguarding-puerto-rican-harlequin-butterfly 2025-12-04T15:56:45-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20PRButterfly-conservation-10.jpg A butterfly displaying vibrant black and orange wing patterns perched delicately on a flower. http://www.nczoo.org/conservation/zoo/wetland-constructed-protect-environment 2020-09-03T13:45:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/AtZoo%20-%20wetland%20-%208-4-09%20constr.%20wetlands%20%20Echinochloa-with-dragonfly-009-Conservation.jpg A small dragonfly rests on the tip of a brown leaf of an Echinochloa Colona plant in a wetland setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/AtZoo-wetland%206-3-10-conservation-005.jpg A cluster of Pickerelweed plants with vibrant green, heart-shaped leaves and tall spikes of small purple flowers growing in a shallow, murky pond at the zoo. In the background, other aquatic vegetation fill the pond, leading to a partially visible wooden dock on the right side and a line of green trees along the far edge. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-name-second-rhino-baby-born-july-13-2018 2019-02-12T14:16:09-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/press-release-carousel-credit_nat_ladonne_0.jpg A young, light tan rhinoceros calf is standing in a field of tall, bright green grass, looking directly toward the right of the frame. The calf has large, alert ears and a small bump where its horn will grow. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/press-release-carousel-credit_nat_ladonne_0_0.jpg A young, light tan rhinoceros calf is standing in a field of tall, bright green grass, looking directly toward the right of the frame. The calf has large, alert ears and a small bump where its horn will grow. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-joins-conservation-centers-species-survival 2021-06-17T17:02:57-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-rhinoceros-1.jpg A large grey rhino stands alone, in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass as the sun sets behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-wolf-dsc_7202-106.jpg A Red Wolf with a mix of brown and gray, fur stands in a forested landscape, looking alertly to its right. The animal has pointed ears and a bushy tail, and lush trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/protecting-rhinoceros-wild 2024-03-06T14:15:32-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---rhino---RAB_6981-conservation-6981.jpg A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Cover2-rhino-Africa.jpg A petite, grey Rhinoceros walking across the tall grasses and rocky terrain of an African savanna. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-rhinoceros-1-1410x792px.jpg A large grey rhino stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass as the sun sets in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/orphaned-otters-released-wild-after-collaboration-three-nc-agencies 2019-06-08T11:19:01-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/otter-head-out-of-water-dsc_3172.jpg A scruffy, brown North American River Otter poking its brown, rodent looking head and shoulders out of water. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/securing-better-future-virgin-island-tree-boa 2026-01-09T11:53:18-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/conservation_international-boa-vi-boa-survey-usvi-march-2018-4-restricted-jp-zegarra.jpg A Zoo employee is weighing and measuring a Virgin Island boa snake. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/conservation_international-boa-img_8911.jpg Two women, wearing navy blue NC Zoo staff uniforms and headlamps examining a Virgin Island boa with a red, cellphone shaped device. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-international-rhino-1.jpg A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/our-long-term-commitment-elephant-conservation 2025-12-04T17:21:37-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---main---DSC_0018-conservation-0018.jpg Three African elephants walk across a dry, grassy savanna with a massive, bare baobab tree dominating the center background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ZAW-managing-elephants-wild-elephants-2_0.jpg A large herd of wild Elephants walking in a line through a muddy, red lake. The lake is next to a small hill that is covered with red clay, trees and scrubby grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-elephant-1.jpg Three Elephants kicking up dust in a large, open savanna with trees sprinkled in the foreground and background. The orange glow suggests that it is sunset. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-awarded-top-honors-international-conservation-programs 2025-04-08T09:05:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Conservation-NC-Zoo_0.jpg A white woman with a brown ponytail, wearing a dark blue polo shirt and khaki pants, stands on the left, holding a yellow handheld device and gesturing toward a group of men. The majority of the men are wearing uniform green park ranger uniforms, and are looking intently at an item one of them is holding. A white man with gray hair and glasses is standing in the background, observing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International%20-%20smart%20-%20RAB_0380-conservation-0380.jpg Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at an electronic, cellphone looking device. They are wearing tan buttons up shirts. The back of another man's head is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International-smart-bergl-bioko-conservation644.jpg View of someone's hands holding a SMART spacial monitoring and reporting tool, which is a small, black handheld device the size of a cell phone. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-awarded-multiple-grants-conservation-projects 2018-10-24T15:04:21-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-vultures.jpg A group of five African White-backed Vultures, are gathered on a low dirt mound in an open grassland. One individual on the right has a pink, featherless neck and face, indicating it is likely a Lappet-faced Vulture or similar species, interacting with the others. The background is a soft, hazy landscape. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Conservation-NC-Zoo-1.jpg A group of three people—two women and one man—are gathered around the back of a truck or utility vehicle, appearing to be performing a field veterinary or medical procedure. They are in a dry, open, savanna-like environment with sparse trees and brown, dusty ground. One woman, wearing an orange shirt and a cap, is leaning over a turquoise towel, possibly attending to an animal or patient not fully visible. Another woman, in a gray shirt, is helping from the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20main%20-%20gorilla2-conservation-2-3.jpg Two furry gorillas gaze at the camera while nestled in a lush jungle environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20vulture%20-%20Whitebacked-Vulture-conservation-2.jpg Whitebacked vulture in flight with its wings widespread and legs hanging down as it swoops toward the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/news/ghost-story-north-carolina-zoo-lady-and-night-ranger 2018-10-30T11:56:45-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/NCZ_Halloween_0.jpg A dark, highly saturated blue, stylized image of a woman standing in a forest. She is illuminated by a bright, almost ethereal blue light from above and is wearing 1940s-style clothing, including a long skirt, a short jacket or shawl, and a small dark hat. http://www.nczoo.org/news/help-us-name-our-wild-polar-bear 2023-02-07T07:02:19-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/polar-bear399852251_e7f0a5877a_o_0.jpg A polar bear looking towards the viewer showing a profile view of its face and small, round ears. There are rocks visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/polar-bear-pair-DSC_1425.jpg Two polar bears swimming and playing together underwater. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Churchill-Polar-Bear-AAC-Trip.jpg A white, fuzzy Polar Bear, sitting posed and looking at the viewer with a playful look on its face as it sits amongst some bush branches that are sparsely covered with small, yellow leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/news/our-wild-arctic-beauty-meet-yura-0 2018-11-21T12:11:50-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Yura-PBI-PolarBear-NCZoo1140x428_0.jpg A polar bear sits amongst shrubs and bare tree limbs facing away from the viewer, but turned to look back at them. The word "Yura" is seen to the left of the bear in a cursive font. http://www.nczoo.org/news/chimpanzee-ruthie-passes-away-north-carolina-zoo 2019-06-08T11:16:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp-Ruthie.jpg A Chimpanzee looking contemplatively towards the right side of the frame, sitting with some tall grasses visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoos-beloved-rhino-stanley-passes-away-49 2019-06-08T11:12:52-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Stan.jpg A dominant shot of a rhinoceros looking directly at the viewer, emphasizing its massive size and the rough texture of its horn and wrinkled snout. The animal is in an exhibit with dry ground, patchy grass, and a wooden fence. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/behihnd-the-scenes-stan.jpg A group of women go behind the scenes to meet and pet a rhino during a VIP tour. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Camp-StanVisit.jpg A group of young campers stand in a line with three adults on the far right. They are standing next to a metal cable fence and in front of a muddy rhinoceros that is standing near them in the background, surrounded by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-ZooSnooze-meet-Stan.jpg A boy with blonde hair and red shirt and shorts standing next to a girl with a brown ponytail in a blue shirt at a Zoo Snooze meeting Stan the rhino in his habitat. They are reaching through a fence and touching his back. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-certified-sensory-inclusive-through-kulturecity 2019-06-08T11:11:10-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/Sensory-Inclusive-Logo---Black-web.jpg Logo drawn with black lines of a circle around a heart with a pair of over ear headphones on the outside of the circle. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/entrance-sign-dsc_4862-152_0.jpg North Carolina Zoo Entrance Sign with animal silhouettes and colorful shapes and sun behind the animals. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-birth-chimpanzee 2019-06-08T11:09:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/GerreBaby-Chimpanzee-NCZoo_0.jpeg A close up profile view of Chimpanzee mother Gerre carrying newborn baby at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/education/untamed-science 2025-02-28T11:53:38-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Untamed-Science.jpg A man in a gray shirt stands behind a large rock barrier, filming a group of chimpanzees. The chimpanzees are sitting on a grassy slope, with one holding colorful enrichment toys, in a naturalistic outdoor habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/untamed-science-2.jpg A man in a tan shirt stands behind a large rock wall holding a camera, appearing to film two Chimpanzees that are down below in a grassy habitat. They are holding medium-sized bright pink balls. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/untamed-science-1.jpg A female zookeeper stands next to a man who appears to be filming her interacting with an animal habitat. There is a large rock wall in front of them, overlooking a grassy field that is sprinkled with trees and boulders throughout the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-loss-chimp-maggie 2019-06-08T11:08:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-04/Maggie-Chimpanzee.jpg A close view of a small Chimpanzee with black fur and white tufts of fur on her cheeks and chin named Maggie. There are blurry, dark green leaves in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-baby-chimps-name 2025-03-21T10:20:43-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/GerreBaby-Chimpanzee-NCZoo_0.jpeg A close up profile view of Chimpanzee mother Gerre carrying newborn baby at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-04/WebSize-Gerre-baby-chimpanzee-March22-NCZoo.jpg Gerre, a medium-sized chimpanzee with black fur is sitting on the grass, looking off to the left, and is holding a small baby boy Chimp in her arms. There are leafy bushes in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-04/WebFeature-Gerre-and-Baby-Boy-Chimp-850_9018.jpg Gerre, a medium- sized Chimpanzee and her baby boy Chimp lounge together, sitting face to face in a tan cloth hammock. The hammock is hanging from a couple of thick tree branches. http://www.nczoo.org/news/birds-blooms-bees-butterflies-and-bioblitz-mothers-day-weekend-north-carolina-zoo 2019-06-08T11:04:39-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/EVENT-Birds-Bees-Blooms-Butterflies.jpg A brown butterfly with prominent eyespots rests on a yellow Black-eyed Susan or coneflower. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/Birds-Bees-Blooms-Butterflies-Event-Slider-Web.jpg A black and yellow butterfly sits with its wings spread on a small cluster of white star-shaped blooms. http://www.nczoo.org/news/unique-virtual-reality-experience-now-open-north-carolina-zoo 2019-09-20T09:16:51-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/vrwebslider_copy.jpg A man in a red shirt and a woman with long blonde hair stand wearing virtual reality goggles, their hands outstretched as if touching what they're seeing. Superimposed behind them is an image of three African Elephants running towards them across a savanna. The goggle screens read "Expedition Africa VR." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-01/vr-promo-slider.jpg Virtual Reality of Elephants in a pair of goggles, standing in a field next to a pond at the Expedition Africa Attraction http://www.nczoo.org/news/statement-north-carolina-zoo-director-pat-simmons 2019-07-18T17:20:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-strives-save-carolina-gopher-frog 2019-08-28T17:04:39-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1_0.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/carolina-gopher-frog-8695.jpg A close view of a small, mottled green Carolina gopher frog blending in with a mossy background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-herps-hellbender.jpg A long, mottled brown and black patterned amphibian with a flat, rounded head called a Hellbender laying camouflaged on some rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoos-beloved-grizzly-bear-yepani-passes-away 2019-09-20T09:03:34-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/grizzly-12_edited_for_web.jpg Resting Grizzly Bear with brown fur and prominent claws laying on a rock against a rocky background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/yepani-grizzly-bear.jpg A large, shaggy and brown Grizzly Bear stands in a lush, grassy outdoor enclosure, looking toward the viewer. It is positioned near the center, under a rocky overhang or man-made shelter, with two vertical rock supports holding up a large horizontal slab. The background consists of tall, weathered grey boulders and a dense patch of green trees and undergrowth. http://www.nczoo.org/education/animal-behavior-biology 2020-04-09T18:29:42-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ZAW-managing-elephants-batir-splashing-2_0.jpg A young, brown African Elephant standing in a pond splashing in the water with its trunk. A vast field lined with trees is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Feeding%20Times%20Gorilla%202-1.jpg A young gorilla sits with a piece of lettuce in its hand, looking directly at the camera while eating, with green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/AtZoo-welfare-15850_WWF_logo_RGB-RESTRICTED-WRC-conservation-7.2.jpg Logo with black background, a pair of possibly wolf eyes, and text that reads "Wild Welfare". http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoos-black-bear-holly-passes-away 2019-11-13T12:04:32-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Holly_Black_Bear.jpg A close-up profile of a North American black bear (Ursus americanus) reveals its thick black fur, rounded ears, and a light brown muzzle with its mouth slightly open, showing its teeth and pink tongue. The background is grey and brown and softly blurred. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-new-baby-chimp 2019-11-14T14:38:56-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Amy%27s%20Baby_website-3.jpg A newborn baby Chimpanzee lays, drinking milk from its mother, tucked gently in her arms with its eyes closed. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-record-attendance-2019 2020-01-03T14:17:23-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-guests-w-elephant-1.jpg A older man and woman stand posing together leaning on a wooden handrail and looking back at the viewer. Behind them is a large savanna habitat with two African Elephants standing next to a small pond and several large boulders. White text in the top left corner reads "Bringing Summer Back." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/african-elephant-dsc_9311.jpg Three elephants standing around a pond in an open field with rolling hills sprinkled with trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Guest-and-animal-polar-ber-underwater-paw.jpg A young black girl in pink is at the underwater viewing glass with a polar bear - they are touching hands at the glass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-birth-southern-white-rhino 2020-01-09T11:07:36-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/baby-rhino-girl-1.2020.2.jpg A baby rhino snuggles close to her mother in a cozy, hay-filled enclosure, highlighting their natural mother-child relationship in a safe environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoofari-2246.jpg Two light-brown white rhinoceroses stand in a grassy savanna enclosure with a small pond and green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/baby-rhino-girl-1.2020.1.jpg A close-up of a large, gray adult rhinoceros and a much smaller, light-gray baby rhino (calf) standing together in a barn or enclosure. The mother rhino's head is lowered as she eats hay on the ground. The calf stands close to her, looking forward with its small legs and body visible. The ground is covered in hay and straw, and the background consists of light-colored wooden walls. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-baby-rhino-name 2020-03-05T09:58:42-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/baby-rhino-girl-1.2020.1.jpg A close-up of a large, gray adult rhinoceros and a much smaller, light-gray baby rhino (calf) standing together in a barn or enclosure. The mother rhino's head is lowered as she eats hay on the ground. The calf stands close to her, looking forward with its small legs and body visible. The ground is covered in hay and straw, and the background consists of light-colored wooden walls. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-birth-second-southern-white-rhino-year 2020-03-09T15:08:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rhino-Baby-4-web_0.jpg A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks behind its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-temporarily-close-effective-march-17-2020 2020-03-17T15:35:13-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/conservation/american-red-wolf-excerpt-alive-magazine-winter-2019 2020-03-25T11:09:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/red-wolf-conservation-2419.jpg A smiling man with short brown hair and fair skin, likely a wildlife professional, gently holds a young red wolf pup while wearing long, protective gloves. The pup has reddish-brown fur and large ears. They are outdoors in a wooded area, possibly part of a conservation effort in Asheboro, North Carolina, given the presence of the critically endangered red wolf at the North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/665_redwolfweb.jpg Three Zoo Team members wearing gloves hold five young Red Wolf pups up for the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-wolf-habitat-1.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Snow_Red_Wolf-5264.jpg A Red Wolf with a mix of brown and gray, fur stands in a snowy landscape, looking alertly to its right. The animal has pointed ears and a bushy tail, and sparse trees and branches are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/conservation/zoo/virtual-visit-north-carolina-zoo 2020-03-25T12:32:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Community-Educators.jpg Three smiling community educators, one male and two female, holding various animal ambassadors, including a snake, tarantula, and two hissing cockroaches, at a Fall Festival event with crowds of eventgoers in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/our-vets-go-mobile 2020-03-27T15:25:39-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/Homepage_Vet.jpg Two vets, a woman with blonde hair and a bald man with a goatee, checking young bongo, a small brown and white animal that resembles a deer with short fur and medium oval shaped ears,, in the Watani Grasslands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Care-Wellness-Vet-RedWolf-NCZoo-6195.jpg Veterinarian and zookeeper check health of young red wolf with a stethoscope at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/coloring-pages 2024-10-08T11:15:05-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/NCZ_ZenColor_Elephant_4x3.jpg Elephant walking in tall grass zentangle coloring page http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/zoo-edventures-online-series 2024-04-05T14:02:52-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/Owl-Terra-Animal-Ambassador-8489.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. The blurred background suggests a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Steve.jpg Zoo Team member Steve Gerkin addresses a crowd with an animated smile as he presents an interpretive message. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/prairie-habitat-1.jpg Several elk graze on a grassy, rocky hillside under a bright blue sky. Two younger animals are positioned close together in the foreground, with larger, brownish animals lying near logs and trees in the distance. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-edventures-online-series-2.jpg An older man in denim shorts and a blue collared shirt with a NC Zoo logo on it, stands in an outdoor environment in front of a lime green building with a grey roof, holding a tan and brown patterned lizard in his hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-edventures-online-series-1.jpg A woman with a blonde braid and blue shirt stands holding and a cellphone facing and seemingly recording an older man in a blue shirt that is holding a small, brown and tan baby Alligator. They are on a wooden deck in front of a green sign with an image of an Alligator and text that reads "Alligator Overlook". http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/wild-about-nature 2024-04-12T16:25:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/nature_play_stream.jpg Two small girls stand holding hands as they walk over the rocks in a stream in the woods. Another girl is kneels in the water with her hands fully submerged as she plays in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/wild-about-nature-1.jpg A young girl holding hands with a toddler as they climb barefoot up a steep, rocky hill. They are surrounded by trees and large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/garden_butterfly.jpg A young woman is leaning down and pointing out a red and orange zinnia flower to a small child in a brightly lit, colorful garden. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/wild-about-nature-2.jpg A vibrant close-up shot of a flower bed features several yellow daisies with white petals and yellow centers in the foreground, surrounded by dark green foliage. In the blurred background, pops of deep purple flowers. Several unopened buds, both white and reddish, are also visible. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/zoo-science 2024-04-12T16:45:13-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-science-1.jpg A young female nature or zoo educator, wearing a dark blue polo shirt and blue nitrile gloves, is holding a small, dark amphibian or reptile in her hands. She has her hair pulled back and is smiling while presenting the animal to an unseen audience. She is standing in front of a concrete wall with lush green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-science-2.jpg A close up view of a small, round, plaster casting, possibly of a wolf or coyote paw print. A light skinned hand appears to be reaching down to pick it up off of the leafy ground. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/saving-animals-around-world 2020-04-08T07:35:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/KitchenGarden_16x7.5.jpg A young woman in a yellow shirt smiles in a lush vegetable garden, standing next to a raised bed of large cabbage heads, with dense foliage and banana trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe_4x3.jpg A large tan Giraffe with brown patterning, stands in a vast savanna with its back turned towards the viewer, its neck slightly turned to the left. It is surrounded by tall grasses, interspersed lush trees and a gathering of trees is visible in the distance. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/arts-more 2024-12-20T09:35:07-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/nature_craft.jpg A Play Leader sitting down on the ground with a young girl; they are working on a Nature Craft activity. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bear-Craft_4x3.jpg A photo of a Black Bear's face made from black and brown craft paper. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant-Puppet_4x3.jpg An Elephant puppet made of grey paper, its trunk made of a long white sock, laying on a wrinkled white sheet. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Seabird-Art_4x3.jpg A collection of three seabird crafts made from craft paper and found objects. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Gorilla_hand_craft.jpg A purple stamped Gorilla handprint on a white background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/birdseed_egg_4x3.jpg Bird seed that has been molded into the shape of an egg, a green seed coming out of either side, lays against a textured, tan background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/cougar_craft_4x3.jpg A handmade Cougar craft created with a brown paper bag, a white paper muzzle, and pink paper nose, ears and toes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/red-river-hog_4x3.jpg The image shows a handcrafted Red River Hog craft with a brown body, black legs, and a dark brown head. It features large, cartoonish white eyes outlined in black, a grey nose, and yarn for the tail and ear fringe. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/DSC_0384.jpg A craft made to look like a Sea Lion. It is made of brown paper, with white eyes and whiskers, and a black nose and mouth. It's set against a light background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Arctic-Fox-craft_4x3.jpg Two Arctic Fox crafts made from recycled materials. The one on the left is made of a toilet paper roll that is cut and the top is folded down to make pointed ears, and a simple face is drawn on the front. The one on the right is a clothespin that has been painted white, and a rounded triangle with a simple face drawn on it has been glued to the front. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Turtle-Craft-pic.jpg A turtle craft resembling a "God's Eye," made with purple craft sticks and woven pink, red, and black yarn. It has googly eyes and hangs against a grey background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RhinoCraft-1.jpg A group of four cute rhinos crafted out of paper. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Snake-Craft-pic.jpg A Snake craft made by stamping varying shades of green fingerprints in a curvy line and drawing a face and forked tongue on the first fingerprint. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Bobcat_craft_mask.jpg Bobcat mask craft made by coloring and cutting out the shape of a Bobcats face, including sharp teeth, slitted eyes and tall pointed ears. There are holes on the sides of the mask and string tied in them to be tied together around a persons head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/ElephantPledge-1.jpg A coloring page featuring a mother elephant handing a trunk full of hay to a small, baby elephant that stands next to it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ToadAbode.jpg A decorated and altered pot placed upside down so toads may use the space for a "Toad Abode." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Lemur-Craft-pic.jpg A craft ornament, resembling a Ring-tailed Lemur, made of gray and white painted wood or foam, with large yellow eyes and a black and white striped tail made from a pipe cleaner. The ornament is clinging to a light brown branch against a background of bright green leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Alligator-Craft-pic.jpg A green , folded paper alligator craft with a long tail lies on a gray fabric surface. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Millipede-Craft-pic.jpg A craft Millipede made from a cardboard tube, black paper legs, googly eyes, and antennae sits on a textured gray surface. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/otter-craft.jpg Two examples of an Otter craft, one lying on a plant leaf, while the other is leaning against the base of the plant. The otters are made of toilet paper rolls that have been cut and colored to resemble an otter holding a shiny shell. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Seal-Craft-pic.jpg A close-up of a child's craft mask made from a white paper plate, decorated to look like a seal's face. It features a gray snout, black eyeholes, an orange mouth, and white pipe cleaner whiskers. A wooden craft stick is attached to the bottom to serve as a handle. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Polar-Bear-Craft-pic.jpg Polar bear craft made by cutting out polar bear body shapes from cardboard, painting it white and drawing eyes and a nose. There are three examples pictured and displayed in a blue and white background with snowflakes on them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe-Craft.jpg A small Giraffe craft standing on a dark shiny surface against a green, velvet background. Its orange and white patterned is made of paint and paper, while its long neck and legs are made of clothespins. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Composting-Bin.jpg A green, plastic bin with holes drilled around the bottom sits on the ground between a house and a round, grey trashcan. A large potted plant is sitting off to the right, just around the corner of the house. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Hedgehog-Craft.jpg A small, handmade Hedgehog figurine with a white face and ears, and a body covered in brown, spiky material resembling pine cones sits on a textured, light blue surface. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Fringe-eared-Oryx-Craft.jpg A craft Fringe Eared Oryx constructed from cardboard and clothespins, stands on a white surface. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Butterfly-clip.jpg A close-up of a square teal sign on a wooden post in a garden, surrounded by green foliage. The sign reads: "Pollination Station" at the top, with a graphic of a butterfly and colorful flowers. The text below explains, "Planting pollinator-friendly garden for butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators helps support a healthy ecosystem and saves wildlife." It also includes "Visit NCZoo.org for more information!" and a QR code. The sign is decorated with two colorful, handcrafted butterfly figures. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Lion-Vulture-Craft.jpg Animal craft letters sitting on a textured blue background. The letter 'L' is shaped like a lion, with a yellow body, an orange mane, and a tail. The letter 'V' is shaped like a vulture, with black wings, a white neck, and a pink head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Snake-Puppet.jpg A small, green and yellow spotted snake puppet made out of construction paper lying on a fuzzy grey fabric surface. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Bison-Craft.jpg A cutout of a brown bison made from crumpled paper stands against a background of yellow grass, green hills, and a blue sky with white clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Chimp-mask.jpg Chimp craft mask made with black and brown paper, consisting of a drawing of a chimp face with eye holes cut out so the wearer can see. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Elephant-Trunk-Craft-pic.jpg Colorful paper elephants with googly eyes and curled trunks hang against a dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Puffin-Mask.jpg Puffin mask craft made with a white paper plate that has eye holes cut out, a yellow and orange beak attached and black face markings around the forehead and eyes. It is laying on a blue background with white flowers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rabbit-Craft-pic.jpg Two rabbits made of red and white paper with googly eyes sitting on a green and tan patterned background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Ostrich-Craft-pic.jpg Handmade paper ostrich puppets with googly eyes and accordion folded legs are held up with sticks outdoors. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Zebra-Craft.jpg Two examples of a Zebra craft made of white toilet paper rolls with stripes drawn on them and pipe cleaners for the mane and tail. They are standing on a rock with green shrubbery in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bee-can-craft.jpg A Bee made of a painted tin can, googly eyes, and a plastic lid for the wings, hangs outdoors surrounded by green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gila-craft.jpg Two craft replicas of Gila monsters, featuring black and speckled orange patterns and red felt tongues, lying on grass and clover http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pet-Enrichment.jpg A fluffy black and white cat lays regally on a teal and cream rug, looking down at a cat toy made of teal, black, and white fabric that has been braided together. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Brown-Bear-craft.jpg A craft made to look like a brown bear hangs in front of a green plant. The bear's head is a flat, round cutout with two googly eyes, a black nose, and a small red tongue sticking out. The body is a rolled-up piece of brown paper, and the four legs are made from zig-zag folded strips of paper, giving them a wavy, accordion-like shape. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Commissary-Animal-Food.jpg A young gorilla with shaggy black fur, sits upright on a rock eating a head of lettuce. It is surrounded by green shrubbery and there is a rock wall in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Flamingo-Craft-pic%281%29.jpg Two handmade flamingo decorations stand facing each other on a textured gray surface. The flamingo on the left is entirely pink with thin, light pink pipe cleaner legs and black beaks. The flamingo on the right is similar but has a light pink ruffled collar and a white oval body with the handwritten message "Way to Flamin-Go!!" in black marker. Their heads are curved so their beaks almost touch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Owl-Craft.jpg hree different decorative owl crafts, made from cardboard and paper with various patterns, hanging from a thin branch indoors. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Sand-Cat-Craft.jpg A Sand Cat craft made of a cutout paper cat with orange stripes and a tail stands on a brown paper base. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Bird-Mobile.jpg Three handmade paper birds hang against a backdrop of green foliage. The bird on the left is black with long, pointed wings. The bird in the center is blue with wide, rounded wings. The bird on the right is red with a long, curved beak. Each bird is suspended by a string, giving the impression they are flying. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Aviary-Cacao4x3.jpg A yellow, football shaped pod hanging from the branches of a cacao tree, surrounded by large, green leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Cougar-Mask.jpg Two individuals, wearing matching blue "North Carolina Zoo Staff" shirts, hold up two cutout masks of cartoon cat faces to cover the lower half of their own faces. The mask on the left is white/gray, and the mask on the right is orange/brown. The people are standing outdoors in front of trees and a building structure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Vampire-Bat-Craft.jpg Vampire bat craft made using a clothespin, painted black as the body, and a coffee filter tie dyed with purple, blue and black markers. it is hung near a window and a flower pot with Prickly Pear leaves hanging around it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Butterfly-Suncatcher.jpg Two butterfly suncatchers hang against a blurred background of green foliage. The butterfly on the left has blue and purple wings with green accents. The butterfly on the right has black wings with yellow and red accents. Both appear to be suspended by strings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Feed-Bear.jpg A handmade gray paper bear craft with tan ears and muzzle stands on a gray surface. The bear has a wide, open mouth, and a blue pom-pom is visible inside. Two additional pom-poms, one white and one yellow, sit in front of the bear. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Awesome-Alcid.jpg Awesome Alcid crafts made of three handmade paper birds hang against a wavy blue background. The bird on the left is black and white with an orange beak and feet. The bird in the center is light blue with a darker blue pattern. The bird on the right is yellow with gray accents. Each bird is suspended by a string. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Training-Activity.jpg A female zookeeper in a navy NC Zoo uniform and baseball cap holds a whistle in her mouth as she kneels down in front of two grey and brown spotted seals. She is conducting a training activity with them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Vulture-Activites.jpg A person is shown releasing a large vulture, into a grassy field. The person is holding a linen bag, crouching in front of a black vulture with its wings spread wide. There is a small tracking device on its back. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Picture1.jpg Three paper and felt salamanders swim across a light blue, rippled background. The left is patterned yellow paper, the center is black and white felt, and the right is brown felt. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ocelot-mask.jpg Three finished craft masks, shaped like an Ocelot face and decorated with colorful, intricate, Day of the Dead or sugar skull style patterns. Each mask has a string attached and is labeled "North Carolina Zoo." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Poison-Dart-Frog-Craft.jpg Three handcrafted and colorful Poison Dart Frogs, each attached to a clothespin and designed to look like they are opening and closing their mouths, are set against a blue, wavy background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Ruppets-craft.jpg Four handcrafted paper animal crafts, including a crocodile, snake, turtle, and chameleon, are displayed on a gray background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar-Bear-Card.jpg A polar bear card made with a polar bear made of construction paper, glued to appear 3-D in front of a painted, snowy nighttime scene. The card is laid on a silky, blue fabric with a snowflake pattern. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Pet-Frocks-Craft.jpg Three small, colorful frog figurines made from painted rocks rest on green paper lily pads against a textured gray surface. The frog on the left is bright green with yellow spots. The central frog is reddish-brown with darker brown spots and white accents in its eyes. The frog on the right is yellow with large black spots and black eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Kudu-Headband-craft-pic.jpg A person with long blonde hair wearing a light blue surgical mask and a blue t-shirt, poses outdoors against a backdrop of green foliage. They are also wearing a homemade Kudu antler headband crafted from brown cardboard, pink paper for the inner ears, and curled brown strips for the antlers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Edible-Tarantula-Treats.jpg Six Tarantula treats made from different snack items displayed on a black plate. Four in the back are made of Oreo cookies and have M&M eyes. The three in the foreground have Ritz cracker bodies and raisin eyes. All of them have eight pretzel stick legs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Elephant-craft-2.jpg Elephant Craft- a mother and baby Elephant made by cutting a toilet paper tube to have a tail, trunk and ears. They are sitting on what appears to be a brick wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe-Roll-craft.jpg A cute giraffe made from craft paper and with rust colored patterns standing against a textured teal background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Leaf-Critters-craft.jpg Craft made of leaves in the shape of an owl on a branch with a moon over its head on a dark blue background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Nature-Color-Wheel.jpg A wheel is a drawn circle decorated with small, real plant materials arranged by color, including green leaves, yellow flowers, a large pink/red flower, small purple flowers, and a cluster of lavender-colored lupines. The words 'NATURE COLOR WHEEL' are written below the wheel in colorful marker." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wolf-Origami-Craft.jpg A close-up of four handmade origami foxes resting on a gray, textured surface. The figures include: two standing foxes with white faces and orange bodies, one with drawn-on eyelashes and one with googly eyes and a large red circle on its chest; one smaller, standing fox that is mostly orange with a white circle on its chest; and one small, sitting fox that is a solid reddish-brown color. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Untamed-Science.jpg A man in a gray shirt stands behind a large rock barrier, filming a group of chimpanzees. The chimpanzees are sitting on a grassy slope, with one holding colorful enrichment toys, in a naturalistic outdoor habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Eggshell-Seed-Starter.jpg A pot sitting in a water dish next to a window. Inside the pot is a small plant with six little leaves, sprouting from a half buried eggshell that was used for seed starting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sea-Lion-Seal.jpg Two hand-cut, wooden seal or sea lion figures are positioned against a fuzzy, blue and white background with a snowflake-like pattern. The larger figure on the left is a solid dark brown and is positioned upright, looking up and to the right. The smaller figure on the right is also dark brown but has white spots to suggest a textured coat. Both figures are stylized and cut from thin wood or cardboard. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elk-Ornament-craft.jpg A close-up vertical photo shows three homemade reindeer ornaments hanging from strings. Each has a fluffy yarn pom-pom head (one blue, two yellow) and a cardboard face. Their antlers are made from small twigs (left), orange pipe cleaners (middle), or dark pipe cleaners (right), with one having a red pom-pom nose. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sand-cat.jpg A close-up of an adorable, very young Sand Cat kitten with sandy-striped fur, large dark eyes, and oversized ears, nestled among thick pieces of wood. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Muddy-Rhino-Craft%281%29.jpg A craft project on a light green background. The image is a silhouette of a dog or rhinoceros shape outlined and filled with brown coffee grounds or dirt, with a single white and blue googly eye stuck on the head. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Arctic-foxes-changing-coats.jpg A person wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and a blue surgical mask is standing outdoors in a wooded area during autumn. They are in the process of putting on a camouflage jacket, with the right sleeve already on and her left arm raised to put on the other sleeve. The ground is covered with brown and yellow fallen leaves, and the trees in the background have patches of green, yellow, and red foliage. In the background, there is a clearing with some Adirondack chairs and what appears to be a fire pit area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla-Masks.jpg Two handmade paper animal masks, one of a purple hippopotamus and one of a black and gray gorilla, are attached to wooden craft sticks and set against a dark green background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International-smart-bergl-bioko-conservation644.jpg View of someone's hands holding a SMART spacial monitoring and reporting tool, which is a small, black handheld device the size of a cell phone. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/Polar-Bear-2634.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large rocky pile lies across the top left of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hummingbird-Spinner-Craft.jpg A close-up of two white, circular crafts featuring hand-drawn hummingbirds, lying on a red and green plaid fabric background. The top circle shows a Ruby-throated Hummingbird colored green and red, attached to a green string. The bottom circle shows a blue and pale yellow hummingbird, attached to a blue string. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Preference-Testing.jpg A light brown Labrador Retriever mix is sitting patiently in a hallway on a dark hardwood floor, looking contemplative. In front of the dog, spaced equally on the floor, are three small, white squares of paper, each holding different type of dog treat: the left paper has a pile of kibble, the middle one has one rectangular biscuit, and the right has several reddish, chewy-looking treats. The background includes a dark wooden table and a wall painted a dark green color. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Turtle-vs-tortoise.jpg A cartoon image of a small pond, surrounded with reeds, and a small Turtle head sticking out of the water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Alligator-snapping-turtle-game.jpg Two adults appear to be playing a game in which the person on the left is running away, but the person on the right is trying to catch them in a bedsheet. They are playing outdoors in a clearing of a wooded area where some trees are bare, but others are covered in yellow leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Big-Ears-Activity.jpg A person wearing a dark blue zip-up jacket and a white face mask holds the mask's ear loops with their hands. They have blonde or light brown hair and wide, expressive eyes. The background is an out-of-focus wooded area with bare trees and brown leaves on the ground, suggesting an outdoor, possibly autumn or winter setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pinecone-Bird-Feeder.jpg A close-up of a birdseed block hanging from a string in a forest. The background is out of focus, showing blurred trees and a wooden treehouse structure with bridges. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Aquarium-craft-pic.jpg A colorful shoebox craft project depicts an underwater scene. Four paper fish in different colors (light blue/silver, bright yellow, reddish-orange, and teal green) are suspended by blue pipe cleaners. The backdrop is painted to look like blue water, and the foreground has an orange-brown sandy bottom decorated with white aquarium gravel, several sea shells, and green pipe cleaners arranged as seaweed. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Arctic-Fox-Arctic-Crossword.jpg A pair of fluffy white arctic foxes sits on a dark, wet rock formation while light snow falls. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Picture3.jpg A clear glass of water balanced precariously on top of a large jar of peanut butter on a wooden table. A person's hand, holding a black and leopard print flashlight, is pointed toward the setup. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/African-Safari-word-search-elephants.jpg Two African Elephants are standing in and next to a mud puddle in a grassy enclosure. The elephant on the left has its trunk raised and curled, tossing a clump of reddish-brown mud and dirt over its back and head. Both elephants are covered in the protective reddish mud. Green grass and fencing are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/From-Scraps-to-Salads-Pic.jpg An indoor close-up of a kitchen counter showing two food-scraps gardening projects: a white, painted ceramic container holds several green onion bottoms growing new stalks, and a glass bowl of water holds the root end of a head of romaine lettuce growing new leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sugar-Skulls-craft.jpg A coloring page featuring a bull skull with long, up-turned horns and sugar skull patterns that feature colorful flowers and swirling shapes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wild-Moves.jpg Two paper cubes with pictures of different animals and directional statements lie on a wooden table. One of them is lying with a side up that reads "Be sneaky like a stalking tiger", with an image of a tiger. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Payton-Polar-Bear-Swimming.jpg A Polar Bear swimming past the next to a rock wall in the bright, blue water near the underwater viewing area of its pool. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Brown-Bear-Claws.jpg A hand wearing five long, sharp claws made from folded white paper. The claws are conical and cover the fingers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/Veterinarian-Hospital-Crossword-Puzzle.jpg Veterinarian hospital crossword http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/radiograph-search.jpg A radiograph of a fish which is a black and white x-ray photo of the inside of a fish's body. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Classification.jpg A top down view of a round, white table with three chairs around it. On the table are several different items including scotch tape, a reusable shopping bag, some pens, a container of Lysol wipes, a restroom sign, and some sticky notes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Reading-Buddies.jpg A handmade, folded-corner bookmark featuring a drawing of a raccoon face with large, stylized eyes and dark fur is tucked into the top corner of an open hardcover book. The open pages rest on a light wood desk or table. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/tommo-grizzly-bear-animal.jpg A large, brown grizzly bear laying on his back on a woven hammock with its paws splayed, showing off its soft, fuzzy belly. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/take-a-hike-binoculars-1_0.jpg A person in cold weather gear, stands on a trail in the woods, looking off to the right with a pair of binoculars. Next to them is a large sign with the title "Purgatory Trail" with a map and some instructions underneath. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/lemur-craft-coloring.jpg A drawing of a Lemur's face that has orange fur, a black face, small, rounded ears and large yellow eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Animal-adaptation-pic.jpg A small, furry, brown Vampire Bat draped over a rock with its head raised towards the viewer.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/construction.jpg A construction site features a partially built modern building with a flat, light gray metal roof and windows around the top. A white concrete pump truck with a red boom and a light blue forklift are present. The background includes trees and a cloudy sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hawk-Handprint-craft-1.jpg A child's art project depicting a brown and white hawk in flight. The body and wings are primarily made from brown paint handprints on a white background. The bird has a distinct, painted head with a red-brown face, a yellow beak, and a sharp eye. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/thomsons-gazelle-dsc6718.jpg Two Thomson's gazelles with striped markings and short curved horns stand near rocks at the North Carolina Zoo in the Fall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/barred-owl-7f0a4195_1.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. The blurred background suggests a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/Chimpanzee-Puppet.jpg A close-up shows a brown paper bag monkey puppet with white paper facial features, googly eyes, and long arms, lying on a blue and black patterned fabric. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Handy-Ostrich.jpg Ostrich craft made with handprints cut out of black and white paper. A neck, head and legs are cut from light pink paper. The ostrich is glued to a brown piece of plain paper. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vampire-Bat-Close-Up.jpg A vampire bat standing upright on a rock on its hands and feet with its wings tucked back. Its tiny flat snout, sharp teeth and large, pointed ears are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Fern.jpg Fern paper craft made from fern leaf shapes that are cut out from green and brown paper. A wicker basket is full of these leaves and sits on a black and white zebra striped background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/blue-tonqued-skink-face-dsc_0936.jpg A blue-tongued skink laying on a rocky surface with its bright blue tongue sticking out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20PRButterfly-conservation-10.jpg A butterfly displaying vibrant black and orange wing patterns perched delicately on a flower. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Giraffe-Mask.jpg Handmade paper giraffe mask with yellow head, brown spots, large eyes, and twine for wearing, hanging on a muted green-brown wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kid-in-tree.jpg A group of three young kids climbing a large, bare tree in a field with more trees visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Stink-bomb.jpg A water bottle, a container of food, and a food item wrapped in foil sit on a black surface. These are ingredients for a stink bomb experiment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Beak-Adaptation-Activity..jpg Worm and bird adaptation activity that consists of a red plastic bowl full of crushed up Oreo pieces with gummy worms buried in them. There is a clothespin in the bowl with a gummy worm pinched inside it. The bowl is sitting on a tan background with brown and green leaf print on it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Nature-Weaving-Porcupine.jpg A craft project of a hedgehog lies on a surface patterned with green and brown leaves. The hedgehog's body is made from brown cardboard cut into an oval shape with a pointed end for the nose and a curved end for the rear. A small, round brown eye and a smile are drawn on the head. The hedgehog's quills are small brown twigs standing upright and attached to the cardboard body. Several yellow and orange flowers and green leaves are also stuck among the twigs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Eastern_Hognose_Keeper_Audrey_Williams.jpg A light skinned female zoo keeper, Audrey Williams, stands in the woods holding up a snake. It is a long, thin black snake called the Eastern Hognose snake. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/beehive-craft.jpg A small bee hive craft made of seven short cardboard cylinders that have been painted yellow and glued together in a honeycomb shape on a cardboard background. A fuzzy bee made of yellow and black cotton balls with white pipe cleaner wings is sticking out of one of the cylinders. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/EVENT-Birds-Bees-Blooms-Butterflies-3.jpg A close-up of a vibrant pink water lily with a bright orange-yellow center, floating on dark water. A single bee is perched on one of the petals near the center. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pollinator-Picnic.jpg pollinator picnic photo showing a place with rocks and water and a plate with bananas for pollinators to consume. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/Butterfly-Handprint-Craft.jpg A Butterfly craft that is made by drawing a long, thin, brown body and antennae. The wings are made by making handprints with yellow paint. It is on a white paper background with a black and white Zebra striped border. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bird-feeder.jpg A plastic water bottle has been converted into a bird feeder. It's filled with birdseed, a small hole has been cut in the bottom half, and a stick has been inserted through it to act as a perch. A blue string is tied around the bottle's neck to hang it from a tree branch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Self-watering-seed-starter.jpg A two liter plastic drink bottle that the top has been cut off of and inverted.to fit inside the bottle. The top has been filled with soil and a small and stringy, green ornamental grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Turtle-craft.jpg Two craft sea turtles made from recycled green plastic bottles and green paper or cardstock. They have a shell made from the bottom of a bottle wrapped with green yarn. Their head and flippers are bright green paper, with simple googly eyes and a drawn-on smile. The crafts are displayed on a white or light gray fabric surface. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Penguin.jpg Penguin craft made from a recycled plastic bottle. The cap is black with googly eyes and an orange triangle beak glued to it. The bottle is filled with cotton balls and there are black paper wings glued to the sides. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Planter.jpg The image shows a white cat-shaped planter made from a recycled plastic bottle. The planter is decorated with a simple drawing of a cat's face, including closed eyes, whiskers, and a small nose. It contains a plant, which has purple and green striped leaves, and is placed against a light beige background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/NCZ_ZenColor_PolarBear_4x3.jpg Polar Bear sitting on iceberg with its nose lifted and a sunrise dominating the background zentangle coloring page http://www.nczoo.org/education/schools/zoo-classroom-virtual-programs 2026-01-28T12:23:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Virtual-Camp-Zebra--Visitation.jpg A zebra standing on a patch of dirt and sparse grass, facing two people on the right. The zebra is medium-sized, with distinct black and white stripes. The two individuals, one in a blue shirt and the other in a dark shirt, appear to be interacting with the animal, possibly holding food or educational materials http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Virtual-CC-Nikki-Galap.jpg A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform, stands in a wooden area next to a natural wooden fence holding a medium sized brown turtle in her gloved hands. She is looking into an Ipad that seems to be recording a video of her teaching about the turtle. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-classroom-virtual-program-2.jpg A woman stands holding a handheld camera stand, appearing to film another woman in a NC Zoo uniform, gloves and boots, who is feeding a zebra. They are standing in a muddy field surrounded by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-classroom-virtual-program-1.jpg A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform, stands in a wooden area next to a natural wooden fence holding a medium sized brown turtle in her gloved hands. She is looking into an Ipad that seems to be recording a video of her teaching about the turtle. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/seeing-elephants-through-trees 2020-04-08T11:47:11-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-elephant-ElephantObs_Conservation.jpg A woman with a blonde ponytail and wearing glasses and a yellow shirt stands holding a tablet in front of a handrail on a sunny day. In front of her is a barrier of bushy green plants. An Elephant stands proudly in a field in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant-Csar-Guests-Overlook-NCZoo.jpg A large group of guests enjoy watching elephant C'sar splashing in the water with his trunk at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-01/vr-elephants-promo-feature-image.jpg Two large African Elephants standing together with their faces close to each other surrounded by trees and dirt. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant_in_water_21_4x3.jpg A smaller, brown Elephant standing with its ears flared out in pond surrounded by trees, splashing and spraying water out of its trunk. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant_in_mud_pool_4x3.jpg Elephant in mud pool with its trunk in the air, spraying water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-intern-at-elephant_dsc2897.jpg A close-up of a blonde zoo volunteer (wearing a yellow shirt and sunglasses) looking down and using a tablet. In the blurry background, an African elephant is visible in its habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-careers 2020-04-09T12:48:33-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/day-in-the-life-polar-bear-keeper-scuba-2_0.jpg A Zookeeper wearing a black scuba suit and hood, black and orange goggles, and tube that go from their mouth to an oxygen tank, waving to the viewer as they are diving to clean an animal habitat http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/keeper-career-101.jpg A caretaker kneels between two harbor seals on a wet, rocky platform, extending their arms in a training gesture. The seals are dark grey with spots, and the seal on the right has a small red tag on its flipper. Silver buckets are nearby, and the background is a rocky wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bird-keeper-career-9906.jpg An outdoor scene on a dirt path with a group of young children and two adults. A woman in a blue shirt and tan pants on the right is gesturing upward and speaking to the group of children, while an adult man in a light green shirt stands in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/horticulture-career-6794.jpg Construction is underway on a muddy, grassy property with multiple pieces of equipment. A white Bobcat loader with tracks is in the foreground, facing away from the camera in a ditch of mud. In the background, a yellow backhoe and a yellow front-end loader are also visible. Three workers are standing or kneeling near the ditch. Trees and grass surround the area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-09/volunteer-feature-image-121527.jpg An older woman with glasses and short hair, wearing a yellow collared shirt, appears to be in an office talking on a corded telephone while sitting at a desk that is covered with papers. There is a black filing cabinet covered with magnets behind her. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/front-lines-scaling-smart-conservation-technology-protect-rhinos-namibia 2024-10-04T12:15:02-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rich_and_Drew_Computer_16x7.5.jpg Two men, both wearing light brown short-sleeved shirts with a NC Zoo logo, are sitting side-by-side at a table working on laptop computers. The men are focused on their screens, typing. In the background, there is a corkboard wall with maps and documents pinned up. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ranger_with_SMART_16x7.5.jpg A ranger in a green uniform stands in a grassy field, looking down at his phone. In the background, there are scattered trees under a clear blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Namibia_Bwabwata-Training_16x7.5.jpg A small group of people is attending an outdoor presentation held under a large tent. A man in a light-colored shirt is standing in front of a projection screen displaying a data table. The audience is seated in rows of chairs, facing the screen. Several people in the audience are wearing yellow shirts that have writing on the back (partially visible). The surroundings outside the tent appear green and leafy. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RAB_Rhino_16x7.5.jpg Closeup of a Rhinoceros head bent down and grazing on some grass in an open field, its sharp primary horn and smaller, secondary horn are prominently displayed on its nose. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/front-lines-introduction-our-smart-approach 2020-04-13T14:34:44-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Rich_and_Ranger_computer__16x7.5.jpg Two men are collaborating in what appears to be an office or work environment. One of them is a man with light skin, standing and pointing at a laptop screen being used by another individual, who is a man with dark skin, seated at a desk. The standing individual is wearing a tan shirt with a logo on the sleeve and a watch, while the seated individual is wearing a red t-shirt and a black baseball cap. The desk has a laptop and other equipment and a large monitor displaying some kind of diagram is visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International-giraffes-GiraffeB-Conservation.jpg A giraffe is walking through tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rich_and_Drew_Computer_16x7.5.jpg Two men, both wearing light brown short-sleeved shirts with a NC Zoo logo, are sitting side-by-side at a table working on laptop computers. The men are focused on their screens, typing. In the background, there is a corkboard wall with maps and documents pinned up. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International-smart-bergl-bioko-conservation644.jpg View of someone's hands holding a SMART spacial monitoring and reporting tool, which is a small, black handheld device the size of a cell phone. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-rhinoceros-1.jpg A large grey rhino stands alone, in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass as the sun sets behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Ranger_with_SMART_4x3.jpg An African ranger, a man with dark skin wearing a tan ranger uniform, stands in a field of tall grass with a SMART handheld device that is black and about the size of a cellphone. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/conservation-nc-zoo4_0.jpg Three men sit at a small wooden picnic table holding a black briefcase, yellow dry bag and other electrical items, looking and pointing at a laptop. They appear to be outdoors with several small orange tents, and a hammock stand behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International%20-%20smart%20-%20RAB_0380-conservation-0380.jpg Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at an electronic, cellphone looking device. They are wearing tan buttons up shirts. The back of another man's head is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/Rich-Bergl-SMART.jpg A man in a light brown shirt stands by a tan off-road vehicle in a savanna-like setting, looking at a dark-colored phone. The background shows sparse vegetation, green trees, and a clear blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-offers-new-virtual-visit-experience 2025-11-10T08:18:01-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Staff_Animal_Ambassador_HedgeHog_16x7.5.jpg A female Zoo staff member with blonde hair crouches down towards the viewer, holding a small, white and brown hedgehog with orange and tan gloves on her hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Staff_WOW_Education_16x7.5.jpg Zoo education staff excitedly holding a sign that says Wonders of Wildlife. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/Blue-Tongue-Skink-Animal-Ambassador-9713.jpg A close-up shot of the hands of a NC Zoo employee holding a medium-sized Blue Tongue Skink Animal Ambassador. This lizard has dark brown mottled skin on its back and light tan skin on its face and belly. It is sticking out its distinctive blue tongue. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-science-1.jpg A young female nature or zoo educator, wearing a dark blue polo shirt and blue nitrile gloves, is holding a small, dark amphibian or reptile in her hands. She has her hair pulled back and is smiling while presenting the animal to an unseen audience. She is standing in front of a concrete wall with lush green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/catch-vulture-toe-everyones-alright 2020-04-15T17:04:00-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20vulture%20-%20Whitebacked-Vulture-conservation-2.jpg Whitebacked vulture in flight with its wings widespread and legs hanging down as it swoops toward the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Conservation-NC-Zoo_0.jpg A white woman with a brown ponytail, wearing a dark blue polo shirt and khaki pants, stands on the left, holding a yellow handheld device and gesturing toward a group of men. The majority of the men are wearing uniform green park ranger uniforms, and are looking intently at an item one of them is holding. A white man with gray hair and glasses is standing in the background, observing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-vultures.jpg A group of five African White-backed Vultures, are gathered on a low dirt mound in an open grassland. One individual on the right has a pink, featherless neck and face, indicating it is likely a Lappet-faced Vulture or similar species, interacting with the others. The background is a soft, hazy landscape. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Chain_Of_Events.jpg A person with a red container marked with a biohazard symbol is on the left. On the right, a diagram illustrates a dead animal carcass marked with a biohazard symbol, surrounded by silhouettes of lions, hyenas, and vultures, emphasizing the lethal consequences of poisoning in an ecosystem. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Unit_Up_close.jpg A top down view of a large bird with brown and white feathers, wearing a small yellow backpack style tracking device between its wings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Backpack_Release.jpg A Vulture, which is a bird of prey, is captured in flight low over a vast, dry savannah landscape. The ground is covered in brown and golden grasses, with a line of trees and a low mountain range visible in the distance under a blue sky with scattered white clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-gorilla-sized-challenge 2025-12-30T15:49:06-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9714.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9311.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Feeding%20Times%20Gorilla%202-1.jpg A young gorilla sits with a piece of lettuce in its hand, looking directly at the camera while eating, with green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorillas-Eating-9.jpg Gorilla Olympia carrying lettuce in her hands, climbing over a rock with her son on her back. A tall rock wall stands behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla-Enrichment-6.jpg Two Gorillas playing tug of war with a burlap sack in a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorillas-Eating-3.jpg A young, fuzzy, black Gorilla sitting in the tall grass between two very large rocks eating a head of lettuce. The background is a dense, lush forest. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/front-lines-implementing-smart-conserve-carnivores-across-africa 2020-04-15T16:58:06-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Lion-Rich-Bergl.jpg A large male lion with a full, dark mane is shown in a close-up, side profile. He is lying down in tall, dry grass, looking toward the left of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International%20-%20smart%20-%20RAB_0380-conservation-0380.jpg Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at an electronic, cellphone looking device. They are wearing tan buttons up shirts. The back of another man's head is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---bigcats---P1000706-conservation-1000706.jpg A mother Lion lays on the dry, sandy ground resting as her four small, fuzzy cubs snuggle together nursing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wild_Dog_Rich_Bergyl.jpg A profile view of a shaggy African Wild Dog with light brown fur that is dappled with black ears and patterning on its chest and muzzle. Tall, brown and green grass is visible in the blurry background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zambian-DNPW-Patrol-Planning-in-Kafue---Sebastian-Kennernecht.jpg A group of three park rangers in tan and green uniforms sit around a round wooden table looking at and pointing to a point on a map that lays between them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ranger_with_SMART_16x7.5.jpg A ranger in a green uniform stands in a grassy field, looking down at his phone. In the background, there are scattered trees under a clear blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/our-crew-zoo-they-speak-trees-and-shrubs-and-flowers-and-sidewalks 2020-04-16T15:06:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/at-the-zoo-pitcherplant.jpg A close-up shot of a cluster of bright green pitcher plants, their tubular leaves reaching upwards. Many of the pitchers have open, cowl-like hoods, some with reddish veins visible inside. The plants are set against a softly blurred background of dark green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/hort_volunteers_4x3.jpg Three adult volunteers planting in a garden. One person is kneeling near a green hose and several small plants. The other two, appearing to be older adults, are carrying trays of plants. They are outside, flanked by trees and a gray sign in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/kidzone_monarch_waystation.jpg An outdoor zoo exhibit sign is set amidst lush landscaping and trees. The main sign is a long, rectangular structure with a painted panel featuring images of animals, including a small cat-like animal visible on the right. The sign is surrounded in the foreground by colorful flower beds with yellow, white, and pink blooms. In the background, there are large vertical stone pillars and a small structure with a conical metal roof. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/monarch_waystation_16x7.5-2.jpg A dense, vibrant flower garden showcasing a variety of blooms in different colors. Flowers include white, yellow, pink, and red, intermingled with green foliage, creating a rich texture. The image captures the colorful display of the garden. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Staff_Hort_Construction_16x7.5.jpg An outdoor construction scene showing three pieces of heavy machinery and three workers involved in digging a trench in a grassy, wooded area. In the foreground, a white skid-steer loader is positioned in a muddy trench. In the background, a yellow backhoe and a yellow front-end loader are also working. Two workers are standing or kneeling near the trench, and one worker is operating the skid-steer loader. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-statues-2_0.jpg Four life-sized bronze statues of an Elephant herd. The animals are rendered in motion, appearing to walk and raise their trunks in the air. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-public-poll-help-name-new-baby-rhino 2023-02-07T05:21:43-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rhino-Baby-4-web_0.jpg A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks behind its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/worlds-rarest-gorilla 2020-04-20T15:36:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Africa_gorilla_16x7.5.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20main%20-%20gorilla2-conservation-2-3.jpg Two furry gorillas gaze at the camera while nestled in a lush jungle environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9714.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Rich_Bergl_backpack_4x3.jpg A man with short brown hair wearing a navy blue shirt and an orange backpack looks over his shoulder at the camera. He is holding a paper and pen and is standing in an African rainforest, surrounded by thick green trees and underbrush. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20gorilla%20-%20CRG-Nicky%20Lankester-conservation-2.jpg A gorilla casually eating grass in a lush green natural environment. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/catch-vulture-toe-taming-vulture 2020-04-21T15:13:31-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-vultures.jpg A group of five African White-backed Vultures, are gathered on a low dirt mound in an open grassland. One individual on the right has a pink, featherless neck and face, indicating it is likely a Lappet-faced Vulture or similar species, interacting with the others. The background is a soft, hazy landscape. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Tagging_Vulture.jpg A wildlife research team, consisting of three women, conducts biological fieldwork on a large bird in a dry, grassy African savanna. They are actively engaged in conservation efforts, carefully handling the animal for veterinary care or study. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vulture_Hold.jpg Two wildlife conservationists kneel on the ground in a grassy savanna with a large brown vulture wrapped in a green towel on the ground in front of them. A tan safari jeep is parked nearby in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vulture_Unit_Prep.jpg A group of wildlife conservationists stand together in a vast savanna, leaning over a small blue table. They are tagging a large Vulture that is laying on the table wrapped in a white cloth, along with other items including a blue can, some electronic devices and some papers.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-vultures-release-2.jpg A team of three wildlife researchers is working in a grassy, open field. A large vulture is in the process of taking flight from the ground. One researcher is on the ground with a piece of equipment, and another is leaning into the back of a beige four-wheel-drive vehicle. A third researcher is standing by a blue folding table on the left side of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20vulture%20-%20Whitebacked-Vulture-conservation-2.jpg Whitebacked vulture in flight with its wings widespread and legs hanging down as it swoops toward the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/significant-otter 2020-04-29T09:00:58-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/otters_together_male_and_female_16x7.5.jpg A tender moment between two brown otters: the one on the right is basking with its head tilted up, while the one on the left leans in for a gentle touch or kiss, showcasing their affectionate behavior. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/otter-head-out-of-water-dsc_3172.jpg A scruffy, brown North American River Otter poking its brown, rodent looking head and shoulders out of water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/otter_on_rock_16x7.5.jpg A North American River Otter laying on a tree stump with its tiny, rounded ears, adorable cat-like nose, and long whiskers turned towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/seeing-spots-tanzania-story-giraffe-conservation 2025-04-03T17:01:34-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Masai-Giraffe-Landscape--RNP.jpg A giraffe stands majestically in a lush, green, grassy savannah, its long neck and spots contrasting beautifully with the natural surroundings and distant mountain range.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Homeboy-near-the-baanda.jpg A tall giraffe standing next to a small wooden building with a thatched roof, set against a backdrop of green trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Homeboy%27s-Skin-Disease-4x3.jpg A close-up view of the rear legs of a giraffe showing its characteristic brown and cream patterned coat. The lower portion of the left leg (right side of the image) is covered in a large patch of thick, rough, grayish-black skin, possibly indicating an injury or skin condition like a severe skin disease. The animal is standing in tall, green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Masai-Giraffe-Drinking--RNP.jpg A giraffe is bending down to drink in a tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/school-other-side-world 2025-12-04T15:53:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2-students-making-a-beehive-at-thier-home.jpg Two children are sitting on the ground outdoors, engaged in weaving a tall basket from natural, green plant material. They are working together to interlace the horizontal strands around the vertical wooden stakes that form the frame of the basket. The scene is set in a sunny, forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/3-students-constructing-shielded-FESs-at-thier-home.jpg Three people outside, gathered around a pile of reddish-brown dirt or clay. Two of the people, one man in an orange shirt and blue jeans and a woman in a yellow head covering and patterned dress, are actively mixing with their hands. A third person is partially visible in the center back. A circular, unglazed clay pot or mold sits on the ground near the center. The setting is outdoors on dirt and grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Henry-Helps-a-UNITE-Teacher-to-Build-a-Rocket-Lorena-FES.jpg Two men working together to plaster a structure outdoors. The man on the left, wearing a white and orange shirt, is using a small brush or tool, while the man on the right, in a white shirt, is using his hand to smooth a large, newly constructed, rectangular mud or clay surface. Between them is a large basin containing wet clay or mortar, and another small bowl. The structure they are working on is against a finished, light brown wall, possibly of a house. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/cold-blooded-conservation-how-we-are-helping-save-puerto-rican-crested-toad 2020-04-27T18:54:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-frog-day-2022-puerto-rican-crested-toad-male-2.jpg A zoomed in view of a small Puerto Rican Crested Toad. It is sitting on a leaf, the surrounding area littered with other leaves, staring at the viewer with its wide, rounded, yellow eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-puerto-rican-crested-toad-1_0.jpg A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Tadpole-release-20-Oct-16.jpg A low-light view inside a netted outdoor enclosure shows six individuals, likely students or researchers, bent over a pool of water. Each person is wearing a headlamp and surgical gloves and is carefully releasing small fish or aquatic animals from clear plastic bags into the water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/PRCT-release.jpg A clear plastic bag full of water being held in the air. The bottom is full of tiny, black tadpoles swimming around. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-prct.jpg A close-up of a brown, warty toad with large eyes sitting in dark water surrounded by bright green artificial or plastic leafy plants. A large clump of gelatinous toad eggs (spawn), appearing as a mass of small black spheres, is visible in the water near the toad. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-purr-fect-solution 2025-04-04T11:31:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Sand_cat_mice-2.jpg A Sand Cat on a rock. The cat has a light tan coat and is crouched low, looking forward with a small brown mouse in its mouth. The background is a mix of rock formations. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand-cat-face-104.jpg A sand cat in its habitat, gazing intently beyond the frame with its large, intelligent eyes and sandy-colored fur. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand_cat_blue_kong_16x7.5.jpg A sand cat with light tan and faint gray-brown striped fur crouches in a sandy enclosure, looking toward the right. Its large, pointed ears are visible, and its tail has dark rings. A small blue, oval-shaped toy lies near its paws. The background is composed of sand, logs, and dark rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand_cat_yellow_enrichment_16x7.5.jpg A small, tawny Sand Cat standing on rocks under low light, displaying subtle dark stripes on its legs and tail. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand_cat_tree_16x7.5.jpg A small, sandy-colored cat with faint dark stripes and a white chest stands on a thick, dark tree branch in an enclosure, looking slightly to the side. Its large ears and wide face are characteristic of a Sand Cat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand_cat_blue_enrichment_16x7.5.jpg A small, tan, striped Sand Cat is perched on a light brown rock, leaning forward with focused attention. It is observing a bright blue, transparent plastic ball toy that is rolling on the ground in front of it. The cat's tail is stretched out behind it, and the environment appears to be an indoor exhibit with rocks and muted lighting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sand-cat-desert-habitat-untitled-23.jpg A sand cat in its habitat, gazing curiously beyond the frame with large, intelligent eyes and fluffy, sandy-colored fur. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Sand_cat_mice.jpg A Sand Cat on a rock. The cat has a light tan coat and is crouched low, looking forward with a small brown mouse in its mouth. The background is a mix of rock formations. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/sand_cat_on_rock_16x7.5.jpg An up-close view of a Sand Cat on a rock. The cat has a light tan coat, large pointed ears, and is laying flat on its stomach with its legs splayed out. The background is a mix of rock formations. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/vets-field-making-translocation-safer-impala-namibia 2020-05-01T13:18:30-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/KD-impala%281%29.jpg A woman in a tan rangers uniform squats smiling with a hand resting on the long delicate neck of an Addra Gazelle lying next to her. The two are on dry, rocky soil next to a small lake. A herd of Elephants can be seen in the far distance. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/CH-KD-truck%281%29.jpg Two wildlife workers (a man and a woman) in casual outdoor gear are appearing to tag a small deer like creature. The man is kneeling on the ground, holding the animal down next to a safari vehicle while the woman is standing next to him, taking notes.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/impalas_at_water_drinking.jpg Three, small brown Impalas with long horns that curve up and outward stand together on a dry, rocky savanna next to a pond. The one in the foreground is leaning down, drinking while the other two seem to stand guard in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/translating-science-action 2025-12-30T15:45:15-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-rufous-hornbill.jpg A close-up of a large, dark-bodied Rufous Hornbill, perched on a wooden beam. The bird has deep red-brown to black plumage, striking blue eyes, and a massive, bright red beak with a prominent casque (a helmet-like structure) on top. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Ex-situ-management-opportunities-for-Sulu-hornbill_4x3.jpg A presentation about the 'Ex situ management of Hornbills', including a picture of a hornbill in flight. A person is presenting at a podium in front of the screen. The presentation is branded with the North Carolina Zoo logo and the SEARCA logo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Roger_Polillo.jpg Curator Roger Sweeney http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1_0.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Group-photo-of-West-Visayas-Endemic-Wildlife-Conservation-Planning-Workshop-participants.jpg A large group of approximately 30-40 people, likely participants in a workshop or conference, are gathered for a group photo, with some standing in the back and others seated in the front row. A banner is visible on the wall behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-and-first-lady-kristin-cooper-announce-baby-rhinos-name 2021-06-15T15:50:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rhino-Baby-4-web_0.jpg A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks behind its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-elephant-astic-idea 2020-05-05T15:18:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephants-trunk.jpg Two African Elephants standing very close together in a large, open, dry-looking grassy field. The elephant on the left has its trunk resting gently on the back of the elephant on the right, suggesting an affectionate interaction. Both elephants are covered in reddish-brown dirt and are facing the right. The field is mostly dry, light brown grass, and there are trees and rolling hills in the distant background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephants-carrying_food.jpg A pair of brown elephant with long tusks standing on a grassy field with trees and bushes in the background. The two are carrying clumps of hay with their trunks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephants-young_and_older.jpg Two African Elephants standing side-by-side in a grassy, outdoor enclosure. The elephants have large ears, reddish-brown dust coating their skin, and one of them, on the right, has prominent white tusks. They are facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. The background is a large expanse of bright green grass, with a fence and some trees visible in the distance. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant_in_water_16x7.5.jpg A large, brown Elephant standing in pool, using its trunk to splash water around. A line of tall grass and trees stands nearby in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/rhinos-second-chance-asheboro 2020-05-04T15:23:02-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Baby-southern-white-rhino-and-mom-on-grasslands_DSC1201.jpg An adult white rhinoceros is grazing in a grassy field while a small rhino calf stands beside it, looking toward the viewer. In the mid-background, a group of approximately ten dappled deer-like animals with antlers (likely fallow deer or similar) are standing in the shade of a cluster of trees. The scene is an open, sunny savanna-style enclosure with green grass and trees along the perimeter. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/baby-rhino-girl-1.2020.2.jpg A baby rhino snuggles close to her mother in a cozy, hay-filled enclosure, highlighting their natural mother-child relationship in a safe environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Stormy-Rhino-2168.jpg A large, muddy, grey rhino named Stormy, stands in a grassy field showcasing his two horns. There are blurry, dark green leaves in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/abby-new-look-1_0.jpg A large grey Rhino with no horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-rhinoceros-1.jpg A large grey rhino stands alone, in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass as the sun sets behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/parenting-hard-especially-wrong-kid 2020-05-05T12:48:07-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-linda-mguu-2_0.jpg A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kit-and-other-calf.jpg An adult white rhinoceros is grazing in a grassy field while a small rhino calf stands beside it, looking toward the viewer. The scene is an open, sunny savanna-style enclosure with green grass and trees along the perimeter. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Linda-Nandi-Kit-and_Bonnie_Rhino-8000.jpg Two large, grey mother rhinos with their two small, grey babies grazing in a large grassy field. A blurry fence is in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/our-ranger-crew-zoo 2020-05-07T14:17:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-helping-2.jpg A male ranger in a tan uniform stands with a group of guests consisting of three older adults and one child. They are on a paved area that appears to be a plaza with a large planter, some trash cans and signs and a long brown building with a green roof in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rangers_Guide_Parking.jpg A zoo staff member wearing a reflective safety vest and khaki pants, standing in a grassy overflow parking area. The staff member is talking to a small group of visitors who are standing near the open trunks of several parked cars. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ranger_guides_cars_4x3.jpg A line of cars waits on a gravel road while a staff member in a reflective safety vest directs traffic next to an orange cone. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-emt-2.jpg A park ranger or field medic, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, tan shirt, and blue gloves, bent over an open orange and black medical or field kit. The ranger is surrounded by other people in similar uniforms, standing on rocky ground with grass and foliage in the background, suggesting an emergency response or first aid situation. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Ranger_golf_cart_4x3.jpg An older man driving a white golf cart on a road with cars parked on the side. He is wearing a neon vest and a hat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ranger_ZooCom%281%29.jpg An adult man wearing a tan uniform shirt and a white baseball cap is seated at a desk in an office, working on a computer with multiple monitors. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/front-lines-ensuring-future-lions-southern-africa 2020-05-15T09:02:09-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/David-Findlay-Kafue-Lion-Cubs-2.jpg Three small Lion cubs with light brown fur lay together on a sandy ground surrounded by leaves and tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/David-Findlay-Kafue-Lion-Cubs.jpg A tight shot of three small, light brown Lion cubs running away from the camera on what appears to be a dusty gravel road. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/XiaStevens_KafueLioness_4x3.jpg A lioness resting peacefully in a field of tall grass with her paw stretched out. Tall grass and some brush and limbs are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Clare-Barkworth_Hook-bridge-Pride-cubs--April-2020.jpg A male lion with a full mane lies down in the foreground while a lioness and three playful cubs walk in the dry grass of an African savanna behind him. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/SebastianKennerknecht_Xia-Stevens-in-SMART-Training_0.jpg An indoor training session with a woman in a polo shirt pointing to a data spreadsheet projected onto a screen. She is instructing a group of about eight men seated around a table, all wearing camouflage uniforms. Several laptops are open on the table. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/saving-nigerias-largest-elephant-population 2020-05-11T15:51:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ZAW-managing-elephants-wild-elephants-2_0.jpg A large herd of wild Elephants walking in a line through a muddy, red lake. The lake is next to a small hill that is covered with red clay, trees and scrubby grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WCS-Nigeria_Elephants_Yankari.jpg An aerial view of a stampede of at least twenty African Elephants thundering across a vast savanna sprinkled with trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bergl_Elephant_Yankari_4x3.jpg A herd of African elephants in a dry, outdoor environment, with a large adult elephant in the foreground facing the camera with flared ears. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-endless-possibilities 2025-10-10T10:33:20-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar_bear_tundra_habitat%281%29.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar_bear_arctic_waters.jpg A polar bear is sitting on a large, stacked rock formation overlooking an enclosure with turquoise water below. The background is a large, rocky wall and trees under a cloudy sky. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/cold-blooded-conservation-homes-hellbenders-if-you-build-it-will-they-come 2020-05-18T15:30:20-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/robnelsonHellbender-44.jpg A man in a black wetsuit stands in a stream, holding a measuring trough with a large, dark Hellbender inside. He looks down at the animal with a focused expression. The stream bank behind him is covered in lush green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hellbender_3448.jpg Two wildlife workers (a man and a woman) in casual outdoor gear are lifting and moving a large, specialized green animal containment bag near a truck and dense green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hellbender_boxes_3458%281%29.jpg Two women in athletic shorts wade into a wide natural stream carrying a long, flat white box. The stream is surrounded by trees and foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hellbender_1.jpg A female field researcher is kneeling on a large rock at the edge of a slow-moving, wooded stream or river. She is wearing a dark t-shirt and jeans and is using a handheld electronic multi-meter to measure water quality. A black cable runs from the device into the dark water. The banks of the stream are densely covered with green trees and foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-birth-five-critically-endangered-american-red-wolves 2024-07-26T09:02:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-Wolf-Puppies-1066131_2020.jpg A small, dark-brown wolf pup with its eyes closed is being gently held by a person wearing bright blue surgical gloves. The person is wearing a navy jacket with a yellow logo and the word "Staff" visible on the right side of the chest. The background is a blurry, wooded outdoor setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-Wolf-Puppies-1066121_2020_0.jpg Two women wearing navy staff jackets and white protective face masks are carefully examining a tiny, dark-brown wolf pup. The woman on the right is holding a small, shiny instrument (possibly a syringe) near the pup's face. Both are wearing bright blue protective gloves and are focused intently on the pup, which is held between them. The scene takes place outdoors with a blurry, green background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/carolina-canid-conservation-what-american-red-wolf 2021-09-24T11:02:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-wolf-dsc_7202-106.jpg A Red Wolf with a mix of brown and gray, fur stands in a forested landscape, looking alertly to its right. The animal has pointed ears and a bushy tail, and lush trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Website-Red-Wolf-2.jpg Three red wolf pups are being held by three zoo staff members wearing matching navy shirts with a logo. The pups are small, with light-brown and reddish-gray fur and large ears. The staff members are smiling and looking at the camera. The scene is outdoors in a wooded area, with blurred trees and foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Fall_Leaves_Red_Wolf-1262.jpg A sleek, reddish-brown wolf is walking on a forest floor covered in bright orange and brown fallen leaves, partially hidden by green pine branches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ChrisLasher_NCZoo_300ppi.jpg Chris Lasher and red wolf pup http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Red_Wolf_NCZoo-48.jpg A medium-sized Red Wolf with reddish-brown and gray fur stands alertly among fallen autumn leaves and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Website-Red-Wolf.jpg A lean, athletic Red Wolf with a fuzzy brown and black fur coat and short, fluffy tail, standing by rocks looking right. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-wolf-habitat-1.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/translating-science-action-conservation-planning-sulu-hornbill 2020-05-15T12:48:11-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-rufous-hornbill.jpg A close-up of a large, dark-bodied Rufous Hornbill, perched on a wooden beam. The bird has deep red-brown to black plumage, striking blue eyes, and a massive, bright red beak with a prominent casque (a helmet-like structure) on top. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/1--Sulu-Hornbill_Photo-credit_Godfrey-Jakosalem.jpg A Sulu Hornbill, with distinctive black feathers and white tail, sits perched high in a tree surrounded by slender, green leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2---Workshop-participants-group-photo.jpg A photo of a large group of diverse participants at the "Sulu Hornbill Conservation Action Plan Workshop," standing and sitting for a group picture in front of the presentation screen. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/3---Group-exercise-to-map-threats-for-the-Sulu-hornbill.jpg A group of people are sitting on a tiled floor, working together on a diagram made of colorful sticky notes. Some are writing on the notes, while others are observing the layout during a Sulu Hornbill Group exercise. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/pinniped-care-and-training 2020-05-21T09:40:16-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/sealion-01-1140x534.jpg Two brown sea lions laying next to each other on a rock near the water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/harborseal.jpg A harbor seal with its characteristic silver-gray fur and dark spots, basking in the sun on a rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/harbor-seal.jpg A person wearing a dark blue long-sleeved shirt and light-colored shorts kneels at the edge of a pool with clear blue water, gently touching a dark-colored Harbor Seal that is partially submerged. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/seal-4.jpg A high-angle shot of a gray Harbor Seal with dark spots dipping its head into the water toward a white ball at the end of a stick. A blue-gloved hand holds the stick. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/sea-lion.jpg A dark-colored Sea lion is positioned on a light surface with a clear mask covering its snout. A hand wearing a blue glove holds the mask in place. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sea-lion-2.jpg Sea lion swimming on its back under water next to the edge of a pool. A person in a navy blue jacket and jeans, is on their knees leaning over and touching the sea lions flipper and stomach. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/alligator-care-and-training 2020-05-21T15:07:25-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/cypress-swamp-1.jpg Two adult Cougars, which are large cats with medium, rounded ears and thick tan fur, lay huddled together, looking out of a cutout in a tree stump in a Cyrpress Swamp. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Melissa-feeding-GB---DS.jpg A zoo keeper or caretaker wearing a dark blue top and jeans, leaning over a low concrete barrier to feed a large American alligator that is partially submerged in water. The person has their hand, which appears to be gloved, extended toward the alligator's open mouth. The background is a lush, green outdoor enclosure with dense foliage and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Liv-2-DS.jpg An Alligator profile photo showcasing its sharp, white teeth and green, scaly skin as it is laying on the muddy ground, surrounded by shrubs and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Gator-Boy-2020-DS.JPG A large dark colored Alligator floating in murky green water close to the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/catch-vulture-toe-soap-savannah 2020-05-22T11:33:35-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/white-backed-vulture-groupfeeding-conservation-2.jpg A large group of vultures and a Marabou Stork are gathered in a frenzy around a carcass on a grassy plain under a clear sky. The vultures are a mix of species, mostly brown-bodied, with several birds having their wings spread open in competition for the food. The tall Marabou Stork stands prominently on the right, observing the action. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/competitionjackal.jpg A chaotic scene of several large birds, likely vultures, fighting over a carcass on a dry, brown field, with one vulture landing and another standing nearby. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Black_Vulture_Ziggy.jpg The image shows a Ziggy, a black vulture with its wings spread, standing on a wooden post in a fenced enclosure. There is a perch and some tree branches behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_vulture-2.jpg A group of people, mostly young adults and children, stand behind a rope barrier watching a demonstration in a wooded area. In the foreground, a large black vulture is landing or taking off from the ground next to a thick tree stump, with its wings spread wide. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/when-jojo-met-jojo-hope-rhinos 2022-08-06T13:46:58-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JoJo-and-James.jpg A diverse group of five people stand together, arm in arm, posing for a photo against a black background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NewestRhinoCalf-5213.jpg A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks beside its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NewestRhinoCalf-5180.jpg A rhinoceros calf with stocky legs, pointed ears, and no horn standing alone in the mud surrounded by grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kifaru.jpg A group of six people, three standing and three kneeling, pose for a photo next to a wire fence with two White Rhinos. The smaller rhino calf is at the fence line in front of the kneeling people, while the large adult stands behind it. A third rhino is visible in the background, along with green trees and a large white tent-like structure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NewestRhinoCalf-5223.jpg A Rhinoceros with muddy skin, long flat ears and sharp horn, stands grazing in a vast field with trees in the background. Next to it, a baby Rhinoceros is standing and staring off to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/news/three-orphaned-otters-north-carolina-zoos-wildlife-center 2025-07-17T17:23:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WRC_3_Otters.jpg Three dark brown otters lay together on the wet, sandy ground next to a small rectangular pool. some tree branches lay in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WRC_otter.jpg A veterinary professional wearing a blue scrub top, a face mask, protective eyewear, and long purple gloves. They are holding a small, dark-furred small mammal in their gloved hands, examining it carefully in a brightly lit indoor medical setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/WRC_otter_4x3V.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-second-litter-red-wolves-2020 2024-07-26T10:22:36-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/second-litter_Red-Wolf-Puppies-1066171-16x7.5.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jessi-redwolf-1.jpg A person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and hat stands smiling in a fenced in area in the woods as they pose with a fluffy, dark colored Red Wolf pup cradled in their arms. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jessi-redwolf-3.jpg a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves holds a newborn Red Wolf pup to show the viewer while standing in an outdoor environment. The person's face is not visbile. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jessi-redwolf-2.jpg Three people stand in a fenced in, wooded enclosure holding two Red Wolf pups each in their blue latex gloved hands. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/chimpanzee-management 2022-08-06T13:36:40-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chimp-nczoo_rockwork_7f0a0290.jpg Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together on the branches of a large fallen tree. The smaller of the two is sitting in the lap of the other, an arm wrapped back around its neck and a hand placed on its mouth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/Guest-and-animal-chimp.jpg A group of guests that includes three children with red hair and an older woman with short, blonde hair crouch next to the window of the Chimpanzee habitat. There is a Chimpanzee standing on the other side of the glass looking back at the group. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kendall.jpg A chimpanzee named Kendall sits on the ground, head tilted to the side as he stares directly into the camera, resting his chin on his crossed arms as he rests in a tranquil outdoor scene. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-research-exploring-space-chimps-2.jpg Three chimpanzees are in an enclosure that resembles a forest. One is sitting on a lower branch, looking directly at the camera. Two others are on a higher branch, facing each other. One appears to be grooming the other. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2019-Chimp-ID.jpg A busy, educational graphic panel displaying a montage of chimpanzee portraits and information. The collage features approximately twelve close-up photos of chimpanzee faces showing various expressions and features, each paired with text and arrows that point to specific characteristics, likely for identifying individuals. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-lets-be-greatest-apes-we-can-be 2020-06-08T13:18:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/chimp_dsc9607-22.jpg Young chimpanzee with black fur sitting in a tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9311.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-research-exploring-space-chimps-2.jpg Three chimpanzees are in an enclosure that resembles a forest. One is sitting on a lower branch, looking directly at the camera. Two others are on a higher branch, facing each other. One appears to be grooming the other. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-face-7f0a9744.jpg A Gorilla sitting with its legs tucked under it. The large, muscular animal is looking at the viewer, one hand resting on the ground while the other is clenched near his chest. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-virtual-summer-camps 2021-08-06T16:27:34-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/VirtualClassroom-6666_1%281%29.jpg A polar bear swims underwater in a tank, its head partially above the surface. In the foreground, a woman with an expression of excitement or surprise holds a yellow, skull-like object. To the left, a video camera on a tripod has its screen visible, showing a video of a person standing in a snowy landscape. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZ_CampPromo_1440x675.jpg A promotional banner for the North Carolina Zoo's "Up Close and Virtual" summer camp program. On the left, a young child wearing a dark gray t-shirt with the program's logo stands. The text at the top asks, "Need a summer camp solution?". The main graphic features the words "UP CLOSE and VIRTUAL" in large orange and yellow letters, with the silhouettes of two rhinoceroses inside a computer monitor graphic, all over a dark blue banner reading "North Carolina Zoo." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/VirtualClassroomWide-6685%281%29.jpg A woman wearing a blue shirt and blue gloves is seated at a table, holding a small, dark object and looking towards a smartphone mounted on a tripod, appearing to be recording a video. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZ_CampPromo-4-3.jpg A graphic featuring a smiling young boy in a dark t-shirt with a logo on it, next to the cursive text "Explore with us!" At the bottom right is an overlay graphic for "UP CLOSE VIRTUAL." http://www.nczoo.org/blog/birds-edge-preventing-extinction-endangered-birds-mariana-islands 2020-06-04T11:08:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ken-net-removal-non-uniform-Kasey-Clarke.jpg A wildlife researcher or ecologist in a natural, wooded setting handles a small creature, which is tangled in a mist net or similar fine mesh, during fieldwork. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rufous-Fantail-pic.jpg A small Rufous fantail bird with a brown body, a white throat, and a dramatically fanned, reddish-orange tail, perched on a branch amidst dark green leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Ken-w-RUFA-In-hand-2018.jpg A small bird with a rusty orange head and tail, brown wings, a white throat, is being held by a persons hand. The background shows a blurry natural environment with trees and foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Golden-White-eye-pic.jpg A vibrant yellow bir, perched diagonally on a thin, dark branch. The bird has some darker brown or olive markings on its wings and tail. It is set against a soft, light-blue and white background, framed by lush green leaves on the left and right. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/yellow-rumped-caciques 2021-01-12T14:59:35-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Yellow_Rumped_Caciques.jpg A small, lean black bird with yellow patches on its wing and backside under its tail called a Yellow Rumped Caciques. It is perched on a tiny branch with a lush forest blurred in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/school-other-side-world-taking-lessons-rain-forest-savannah 2020-06-10T12:36:36-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/UNITE-students-during-a-field-trip-in-KNP.jpg A group of children, most appearing to be Black, are gathered in a grassy area with dense foliage, listening to a person in a military-style uniform who is gesturing and pointing. The children are wearing various colored tops and dresses. The children are students from the UNITE program on a field trip. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/TeacherSurvey.jpg A smiling man and woman are sitting on a wooden bench in a park or schoolyard, engaged in conversation. The woman has her arm resting on the bench back. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/GroupActivityonBiodiversity.jpg A small group of adults, including international and local people, are standing in a long patch of green grass while inspecting the area and taking notes. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/breeding-indigo-snakes 2021-10-17T11:24:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Animal-Ambassador-2021-Indigo-Snake-Bristol_0.jpg A large, glossy black snake is coiled among logs and debris, with its reddish-brown head raised and tongue flicking out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Easter-Indigo-Snake-Breeding-2017.jpg A long, shiny, black, Eastern Indigo Snake lays coiled around another snake on a leaf covered ground in a rocky alcove. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Eastern-Indigo-Snake-Eggs-Incubator-Audrey-Williams.jpg A zoo staff member wearing a mask, blue polo shirt, jeans, and light blue gloves is posing next to a dark, glass-fronted incubator or warm-holding oven. The incubator sits on a metal table and contains several plastic containers, including large red ones. The walls of the room are painted bright green. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Eastern-Indigo-Snake-2020-Eggs.jpg A glossy black snake, possibly a King Cobra, is tightly coiled around a nest of over a dozen large, speckled white eggs on a bed of dark mossy substrate. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Eastern-Indigo-Snake-2019-hatchling.jpg A small, shiny black snake with a distinct coppery-red or orange band around its neck and a black head. The snake is coiled slightly on top of several large, pale yellow or off-white reptile eggs, which are covered in flecks of dark dirt or substrate. The snake appears to be hatching from the eggs. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-will-open-public-june-15 2020-06-11T00:00:00-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/geriatric-grizzly-bear-care 2020-06-15T13:19:09-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Tommo-birthday.jpg A large brown bear lies down with its head resting on a black object, possibly a tire, in front of a white banner with light blue and green text hanging above it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Grizzly-Bear-Tommo-30-Birthday-Enrichment.jpg A grizzly bear looks down at a pile of cardboard boxes, one of which has "To: Tommo" written on it with a painted heart. In the background, a banner reads "Happy Birthday." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Grizzly-Bear-Tommo-Firehose-Hammock-Bed-Upside-Down.jpg A large brown Grizzly Bear lays on its back looking very comfortable on a hammock bed made of Fire hoses braided together in a cement room. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Grizzly-Bear-Tommo-Rolling-In-Snow.jpg A large, fuzzy Grizzly Bear rolling on its back in the snow which covers its vast, rocky habitat with a tall, natural rock wall standing in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/royal-family-victoria-crowned-pigeons 2020-06-17T13:42:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Victoria-crowned-pigeon-family-unit.jpg Five large, bright blue Victoria Crowned Pigeons with distinctive lacy head crests stand on a weathered wooden walkway. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Victoria-Crowned-Pigeon-Pair.jpg Two Victoria Crowned Pigeons standing side-by-side on a wooden beam. The birds are distinguished by their striking powder-blue plumage, maroon chests, and elaborate, lacy blue crests on their heads. They are set against a blurred background of green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Victoria-Crowned-Pigeon-Chick-In-Nest.jpg A close-up of two large, dark blue Victoria Crowned Pigeons sitting in a brown stick nest beneath lush green leaves. The adult bird looks forward, showing its prominent fan-like crest and red eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Victoria-Crowned-Pigeon-Pair%282%29.jpg Two large, blue-grey Victoria Crowned Pigeons with elaborate, fan-shaped crests stand on a rocky gray surface surrounded by lush green tropical foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/seeing-spots-tanzania-whats-point-spots-giraffe 2020-06-18T14:22:31-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/19-10-02-RNP0112-Right-Side-Ind-slider.jpg A dark tan and brown patterned Giraffe, only visable from the shoulders up, stands near a patch of trees in an otherwise open field under a beautiful, cloudy sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/19-10-01-RNP-The-spots-of-each-giraffe-are-like-a-fingerprint--every-one-is-unique.jpg A closeup view of the side, back and tail of a giraffe, focusing on its spots which are brown against its tan skin. Spots on a giraffe are like unique fingerprints http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/19-10-02-RNP-Mother-and-Calf.jpg A mother Giraffe with her tan skin and brown spots standing near some trees, stumps and brush. They are standing side by side, staring at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/19-10-02-RNP0112-Right-Side-Ind.jpg A giraffe is walking through tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/19-10-02-RNP0091-Left-Side-Ind.jpg A giraffe is walking through tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/vampire-bat-colony-care 2020-06-22T16:01:18-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bat-appreciation-eating-2.jpg A small Vampire Bat walking upright and drinking blood from a small black bowl a rocky surface on all fours. From this angle, its large, pointed ears, flat snout and beady eyes are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/vampire-bat-face-dsc_5267.jpg A small Vampire Bat walking upright a rocky surface on all fours. From this angle, its large, pointed ears, flat snout and beady eyes are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Vampire-Bat-Habitat.jpg A Vampire Bat habitat which appears to be a dark cave interior with rock formations. Stalactites hang from the cave ceiling, and stalagmites rise from the cave floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vampire-Bat-Blood.jpg A small plastic bottle with a white cap containing a pink liquid is sitting on a rough, dark-colored rock. A small metal bowl sits directly in front of it full of a red liquid. The scene is dark and artificially lit, suggesting it is inside a cave exhibit setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vampire-Bat-Colony.jpg A colony of small, brown bats, likely Little Brown Bats or Big Brown Bats, are huddled tightly together, hanging from a pale wall or ceiling. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vampire-Bat-Close-Up.jpg A vampire bat standing upright on a rock on its hands and feet with its wings tucked back. Its tiny flat snout, sharp teeth and large, pointed ears are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/cold-blooded-conservation-amphibian-conservation-north-carolina-sandhills 2020-06-24T14:30:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-metamorph-conservation-2_1.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting in shallow water littered with leaves and grass that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1_0.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/tubs-3.jpg Six large black plastic tubs sit in rows in some grass next to a fence and are filled with water and partially covered with black tarps. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/carolina-gopher-frog-8712.jpg A side view of a small, mottled green Carolina gopher frog blending in with a mossy background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/hellbenders-caring-north-americas-largest-salamander 2020-06-30T14:12:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-hellbender-underwater-2.jpg A mottled brown Hellbender salamander underneath the water nestled amongst the rocks on the river floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Hellbender-Habitat-Streamside.jpg An aquarium display features a rocky environment with a large piece of driftwood. This habitat is home to Hellbenders. Fish swim in the water, and a screen on the left shows additional aquatic footage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hellbender-Close-up-on-rock.jpg A mottled, brown Hellbender poking its head out from under a large pile of rocks that are situated on the rocky riverbed. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/reinforcing-red-river-hogs 2020-06-29T12:53:28-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-River-Hog-Stella-Up-Close.jpg A Red River Hog, witih long, slender ears, elongated snout, and rust colored hair, snuffling through the dirt. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-River-Hog-Training-Kelly-Davis.jpg A person in a navy fleece jacket kneels on a bed of hay between two fuzzy, rust-colored Red River Hogs. They are laying on their sides, exposing their bellies to the person who is scratching them with gloved hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-River-Hog-Training-Belly-Rub.jpg A Red River Hog, witih long, slender ears, elongated snout, and rust colored hair, laying on its side in a bed of hay while a hand wearing a blue latex glove scratches its belly.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-river-hog-dsc_7906_0.jpg A Red River Hog side profile, showing its tufted ears and black face markings, grazing in the grass and enjoying the sunlight. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/frontlines-protecting-preusss-red-colobus-monkey-nigeria 2023-02-07T06:55:05-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hofner_Preuss.jpg A view from the ground, looking up into the tree tops where a rust colored Lemur with a black face and rounded ears sits on a branch, looking down towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WCS-Oban-project-Manager-Peter-Abanyam-training-Rangers-on-the-use-of-the-CyberTracker-device_Photo-by-Peter-Abanyam-WCS-Nigeria_0.jpg Five men, wearing matching short-sleeved green ranger uniforms and shoulder bags, stand close together in a dense forest or jungle environment. They are looking intently at a small electronic device, likely a smartphone or GPS unit, held by the man on the left. The ground beneath them is a dirt path, and lush green foliage surrounds them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Cross-River-National-Park-rangers-collecting-data-on-a-patrol-in-Oban.jpg A group of men, possibly Rangers from the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project, are outdoors in the dark, wearing green uniforms and looking at a phone. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-diet-peel 2020-07-02T12:41:25-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorillas-Eating-3.jpg A young, fuzzy, black Gorilla sitting in the tall grass between two very large rocks eating a head of lettuce. The background is a dense, lush forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorillas-Eating-9.jpg Gorilla Olympia carrying lettuce in her hands, climbing over a rock with her son on her back. A tall rock wall stands behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-face-eating-gorilla_no_glass_-367.jpg A close-up photograph of a gorilla's face as it sits among green foliage and eats a light-colored piece of stalk or fruit held in its hands. The gorilla has dark, thoughtful eyes and black fur and is looking directly at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla_Eating-5%281%29.jpg A large, muscular Gorilla sitting on straw covered rocks, munching on it with one hand, and resting on the other. Behind it, a grassy hill and tall rock wall are visible. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/without-feather-ado-caring-seabird-colony 2020-07-06T15:37:39-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/horned-puffin-1805.jpg Two horned puffins pose on a rock while two more paddle serenely in a sparkling pool at Rocky Coast. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Seabird-Parakeet-Auklet-Adult-Close-Up%281%29.jpg A Crested Auklet, a seabird that has a dark, sooty black head and upper body with a contrasting white, mottled breast. Its most distinctive features are visible: a short, bright reddish-orange bill and a thin plume of white feathers trailing backward from the eye, giving it a surprised or elegant look. The background is a blurry mix of warm brown and white tones. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/horned-puffin-1675.jpg A group of approximately six Atlantic Puffins with black and white plumage and bright orange beaks are standing on wet, craggy rocks near dark water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Seabird-Puffin-Scale-Training%282%29.jpg A little black and white seabird called a Puffin stands on a metal scale bed that is on a large rock. Another Puffin looks on from the background as a gloved hand reaches out towards the first bird with a white stick. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Seabird-Thick-Billed-Murre-Sarah-McCrory.jpg A woman with brown hair in a low ponytail sits on a rocky surface with trays of what appears to be food laid out in front of her. She is twisted around and reaching towards a small seabird with a gloved hand. Another small black and white bird is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/seabirdfeeding.jpg A black and white seabird with its bright orange beak open and its neck craned to the right. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/translating-science-action-planning-conservation-west-visayas-philippines 2020-07-08T16:07:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Group-photo-of-West-Visayas-Endemic-Wildlife-Conservation-Planning-Workshop-participants.jpg A large group of approximately 30-40 people, likely participants in a workshop or conference, are gathered for a group photo, with some standing in the back and others seated in the front row. A banner is visible on the wall behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Visayan-spotted-deer.jpg Three small, brown Visayan Spotted Deer with ear tags stand in a group on a dirt ground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Visayan-warty-pig-group.jpg A group of Visayan warty pigs are gathered on a dirt and leaf-covered ground. The pigs have bristly gray and black fur, and several of them display the characteristic light-colored band across their snout. One smaller pig is lying down in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Group-photo-of-West-Visayas-Endemic-Wildlife-Conservation-Planning-Workshop-participants_0.jpg A large group of over 40 diverse adults is gathered for a formal group photo indoors, likely at a conference or workshop. They are standing and seated in rows, dressed in casual to smart-casual attire, and smiling. Above them is a white banner with the word "WELCOME" in large black letters and a logo. The background is a plain wall with some wooden accents on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Roger-Sweeney-reviewing-ex-situ-management-discussion-in-workshop.jpg Roger Sweeney, a middle-aged, light skinned man with blonde hair stands in front of a seated audience and is pointing to a large notepad with writing on it. He is reviewing ex situ management in a workshop setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/love-hornbills-day-2022-visayan-hornbill-2.jpg A Visayan Hornbill perched on a tree branch in a wire fence enclosure. This bird has grey wings, a long, hooked grey beak, and a white head and body with reddish splotches around its legs. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/meet-twix-greater-kudu 2020-08-08T11:36:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kudu-Twix-Tamara-Trull-Training.jpg A wide outdoor view of a woman in a dark blue shirt and headband standing in a grassy field, gently cradling the snout of a Greater Kudu. The animal has very large ears and is a light brown color. In the background, a paved road or path winds through rolling green hills and trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/greater-kudu-dsc_7746.jpg A Greater Kudu standing in a vast field looking towards the viewer, showcasing its tan fur, distinctive white stripes, and impressive horns that spiral up. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kudu-Twix-Up-Close-copy.jpg A Greater Kudu standing in a vast field looking towards the viewer, showcasing its tan fur, distinctive white stripes, and impressive horns that spiral up. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/greater-kudu-_dsc6760.jpg The soft, brown face of a deer-like creature called a Greater Kudu. It is looking off to the right, with its large, flat ears standing on alert. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/common-waterbuck-long_dsc6815.jpg Herd of common waterbuck standing at attention in a green, grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Fall_Leaves_Rain_Watani-1631.jpg Two Thomson's gazelles with striped markings and short curved horns stand near rocks at the North Carolina Zoo in the Fall. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/front-lines-removing-snares-protect-chimpanzees 2024-03-01T03:39:14-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/16x7.5_KevinLangergraber_NgogoChimp_Carter.jpg A Chimpanzee sitting and looking contemplative, its gaze focused on something off to the right, above it.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/16x7.5_RangersNgogo2.jpg Three men, wearing matching short-sleeved green ranger uniforms and shoulder bags, stand close together in a dense forest or jungle environment. They are looking intently at a small electronic device, likely a smartphone or GPS unit, held by the man on the left. The ground beneath them is a dirt path, and lush green foliage surrounds them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2020_07_Kibale-Ngogo-Map.jpg Kibale Map http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/4x3_RangersNgogo2.jpg Three park rangers or field workers in green uniforms are standing on a dirt path in a dense forest, looking at a small electronic device, possibly a smartphone or GPS unit. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/3x4_KevinLangergraber_NgogoChimp_Carter.jpg A fuzzy, black Chimpanzee sits gazing wistfully upwards in front of a blurry green background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/climate-crisis-how-polar-bears-helped-me 2025-01-16T17:03:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sea-Ice---Shervin-Hess-photo-credit.jpg The words "SEA ICE" are spelled out on a dry, rocky beach using people in blue coats lying on the ground. The ocean and horizon are visible in the background under a pale sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/LeslieWilhoit-Leslie-and-PB-Alert-Sign.jpg A smiling woman with shoulder-length reddish hair, is wearing sunglasses, a bright blue parka with a fur-trimmed hood, and blue jeans standing on a rocky shoreline holding a tall sign warning about polar bears. The sign reads: "STOP DON'T WALK IN THIS AREA," with a line below that reads "REPORT BEAR SIGHTINGS" followed by a phone number and the text "(BEAR)" and "Manitoba." The background shows a rocky, brush-covered shore leading to the dark blue water of an ocean under a clear, bright blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/LeslieWilhoit-Approaching-lodge.jpg A long, white bus or transport vehicle driving across a vast, flat expanse of reddish-brown desert or outback ground. The ground takes up the majority of the frame and appears barren. A dark, overcast or stormy sky dominates the background, creating a sharp contrast with the landscape and the vehicle. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar_bear_tundra_habitat%281%29.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar_bear_diving_at_arctic_waters.jpg A crisp, white Polar Bear diving from the rocky shoreline into arctic waters habitat, making a big splash. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/polar-bear-dsc_8905-73-73.jpg A profile view of a white, fluffy Polar bear with rounded ears. Their black nose and eyes are angled upward. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/cold-blooded-conservation-saving-snakes-one-island-time 2020-07-22T16:35:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/VI-Boa-16x7.5.jpg The light brown, oval shaped head of a Virgin Island Boa as it dangles from a tree branch. Part of its neck and a leaf are also visible in this close up view. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/VI-Boa.jpg A small coiled snake, specifically a Virgin Island Boa, with a mottled brown and gray pattern rests on a green leaf hanging in a tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Andrea-Persson-with-Vi-Boa.jpg A woman with long blonde hair wearing a dark blue shirt, intently focused on administering a small injection with a syringe into a Virgin Island Boa being held by another person's hands on the left. A blurred person is visible in the background, and the scene is outdoors under some shade and trees. The woman appears to be a veterinarian. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Dr.-Minter-%26-Ezra-Ellis-with-VI-Boa.jpg Two men, wearing caps and dark t-shirts, are kneeling on the ground and working on a small piece of equipment or research item between them. They are focused on the task with their hands close together. They are in a natural, outdoor setting, possibly on a beach or shoreline, with brush, dried branches, and green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Dustin-Smith-weighing-VI-Boa.jpg A man wearing a dark sweatshirt and a baseball cap is holding up a small, clear plastic bag of water with a specimen inside, measuring its length with a long ruler or measuring tape. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/birds-edge-caring-endangered-birds-mariana-islands-during-translocation 2021-02-03T11:29:17-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/16x7.5-GOWE-Oral-Dextrose-post-blood-collection--close-up.jpg GOWE oral dextrose post blood collection. A small, yellow bird is held in a set of hands, while another set of hands feeds it a liquid from a syringe. The background is a medical or office setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Heather-Scott-w-Rufous-Fantail.jpg A woman with dark hair pulled into a ponytail, wearing an athletic tank top stands in a densely forested area on a what appears to be a covered deck, holding a Rufous Fantail bird. The bird is in her hand, its head peeking out between two of her fingers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Hospital-setup-prepped-for-incoming-birds.jpg Hospital prep for incoming birds set up on a white table. The set up includes latex gloves, headlamps, plastic bottles, scissors, and syringes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/GOWE-Blood-collection-Heather-Scott.jpg Two light-skinned people are attending to a small yellow bird. One person, wearing a black shirt with a zoo logo and a stethoscope, is holding the bird. The other person, wearing a white shirt and a headlamp. The bird appears to be receiving care, possibly blood collection. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/polar-bear-relationship-status-its-complicated 2022-11-02T09:57:14-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Header-Polar-Bear-Anana-Keeper-Nicole-Pepo.jpg A smiling woman with glasses and a baseball cap is taking a selfie with a polar bear resting behind her. The woman is on the right side of the photo, and the polar bear is on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/polar-bear-pair-dsc_7925-236.jpg Two polar bears interacting in their rocky habitat. The bears, with thick white fur, are gently touching noses in what appears to be a tender moment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar-Bear-Anana-Romaine-Lettuce.jpg An overhead shot of a polar bear lying on a bright green grassy lawn. The bear is facing forward with its paws resting near a pile of green lettuce which it appears to be eating. Its white fur contrasts sharply with the green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar-Bear-Anana-Nikita-Breeding-Behavior.jpg A Polar Bear sitting on the straw covered ground, looking off to the left. Another polar Bear stands behind her, his head resting on her shoulder. A natural, grassy habitat sprawls behind them sprinkled with large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar-Bear-Nikita-Up-Close.jpg A Polar Bear swimming in the bright, blue water of its pool, poking its head up and looking curiously at the viewer.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar_bears_tundra_water.jpg Two white polar bears, one standing on a rock and the other partially submerged in the water, are touching noses. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/our-youngest-chimps-obi-asha 2020-07-27T16:44:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp-Amy-Asha.jpg A mother Chimpanzee with long, black fur and a black face, holds her baby that has long black fur and a brown face. They are both staring off to the right in front of a rock wall in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/Chimp_Baby_Obi_September_2019.jpg A close up view of a small baby Chimpanzee named Obi. He has black fur and a brown face and ears, and is sitting in tall grass with other adult Chimpanzees. He is sticking his tongue out at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Obi_Lime.jpg A young chimp named Obi sits in a serene, nest-like environment munching intently on a bright green lime wedge he has clasped in his right hand. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Asha.jpg Baby chimpanzee Asha held comfortably in her mother's arms as Asha reaches playfully for the camera and her mother munches on snacks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Obi_Gerre.jpg Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together in the grass. The one on the right has its arm around the other. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/pekin-robin-breeding 2020-08-04T09:48:58-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/PekinRobin_Pair2.jpg A pair of small, colorful bird, possibly Pekin Robin or similar species, perches on a bare brown branch, featuring an olive-green back, a bright yellow throat and chest, and a hint of red or orange on its wing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pekin_Robin_Adult.jpg A small, colorful bird, possibly a Pekin Robin or similar species, perches on a bare brown branch, featuring an olive-green back, a bright yellow throat and chest, and a hint of red or orange on its wing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pekin_Robin_Pair4.jpg A pair of vibrant Peking Robins perched close together on a thin, dark vine or wire. The small birds have striking plumage featuring an olive-gray body, a bright yellow-orange throat and chest, a yellow ring around the eye, and patches of red and orange on their wings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pekin_Robin_Chicks_5_Days_Old.jpg Pekin robin chicks that are freshly hatched piled together in a neatly wrapped nest. Their tiny, featherless bodies are pink and black. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/PekinRobin_3_Vertical.jpg A tight shot of two small, olive-green birds sitting close together on a branch. They both have bright yellow-orange throats and black markings around their eyes and beaks. The birds are facing forward, looking directly at the camera. The background is a blur of green leaves and brown branches. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/celebrating-those-frontlines-conservation-world-ranger-day 2021-02-03T11:54:05-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RichBerglLeadingNamibianRangerTrainingatBwabwataNP_DrewCronin.jpg A large outdoor canvas tent, where a group of people are attending a presentation or training session. A man in a khaki shirt is standing under a projected screen on the back wall, speaking to the seated audience. About a dozen individuals, mostly men, are seated on metal-framed chairs, facing the front. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DrewCroninTrainingNamibianRangeratKhaudumNP_DrewCronin.jpg Two men in tan and light green uniform shirts stand in an open, grassy field under a bright sun, looking down at an object one man is holding. A white SUV is parked in the background to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ZambianRangersatMuster_RichBergl.jpg A group of about seven people dressed in uniform (tan shirts and pants with dark boots and hats), possibly park rangers. They are standing in a straight formation on a paved area. One person, on the left, appears to be wearing a darker green uniform. In the background, there are two large light-colored canvas tents and scattered trees with sparse foliage, suggesting a dry or temporary encampment setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WCS-Oban-project-Manager-Peter-Abanyam-training-Rangers-on-the-use-of-the-CyberTracker-device_Photo-by-Peter-Abanyam-WCS-Nigeria_0.jpg Five men, wearing matching short-sleeved green ranger uniforms and shoulder bags, stand close together in a dense forest or jungle environment. They are looking intently at a small electronic device, likely a smartphone or GPS unit, held by the man on the left. The ground beneath them is a dirt path, and lush green foliage surrounds them. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-lets-sea-science 2020-08-03T11:22:53-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Seabird-Parakeet-Auklet-Adult-Close-Up%281%29.jpg A Crested Auklet, a seabird that has a dark, sooty black head and upper body with a contrasting white, mottled breast. Its most distinctive features are visible: a short, bright reddish-orange bill and a thin plume of white feathers trailing backward from the eye, giving it a surprised or elegant look. The background is a blurry mix of warm brown and white tones. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/auklet-pic-3.jpg A black and white Auklet, with its signature bright orange beak, laying comfortably on a large rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/horned-puffin-1733.jpg Horned puffin paddles serenely in a pool of dark blue water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/horned-puffin-pic-1.jpg A small black Horned Puffin with a white chest and face sits close to the camera, looking off to the left.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/thick-billed-murre-pic-2.jpg A black and white seabird, a Thick-billed Murre, stands on dark rocks against a blurred background of light-colored, textured rock. The bird has a sleek black head and back, contrasting sharply with its white chest and belly. Its black beak is pointed and relatively short. It faces slightly to the left, with its eye visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/horned-puffin-1805.jpg Two horned puffins pose on a rock while two more paddle serenely in a sparkling pool at Rocky Coast. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/cold-blooded-conservation-saving-worlds-rarest-boa-first-steps 2020-08-05T11:57:07-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DustinSmith_SilverBoa.jpg A light-colored snake, possibly a super hypo morph of a boa or python, is coiled on a bed of dark brown bark and wood chips. The snake's skin is a pale, off-white or light gray color with faint, small, scattered brown spots. Its head is raised slightly, and its body is gracefully curved and coiled. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DustinSmith_Scott-BNT-presenting-CPSG-boa-meeting.jpg A presenter in a red shirt gestures toward a large screen displaying a slide titled "BAHAMIAN SNAKES" with five circular icons representing different types of snakes. The presenter, who has dreadlocks, stands in a brightly lit room with white walls and curtains. To the left, a man with gray hair sits at a long white table, looking down at his laptop. In the foreground, the backs of two people are visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DustinSmith_Group-Photo---silver-boa-cpsg-meeting.jpg A diverse group of approximately 20 adults, dressed in a mix of casual wear and work uniforms (many in light blue or tan), are posed for a group photograph outdoors. Some individuals are standing, while a few are kneeling in the front row. The group is standing on a paved area and grass, backed by a dense wall of lush green tropical foliage and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/poop-hallway-lion-style-love 2022-08-06T13:40:13-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/LionsStarImage2019.jpg A male and female lion stand and lie together in a grassy enclosure. The male lion, with a thick mane, stands behind the lioness, who is lying down and looking at the camera. A large rock formation is in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Lion-8078.jpg A pair of lions, the male prowling elegantly towards the female, which is reclining in the lush grassy landscape of their shared natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/baby_lion_cubs_nczoo_2.jpg A mother Lion licks a cub clean as it nuzzles under her neck. Two more cubs are playing and rolling around in the green grass nearby. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/african-lion-untitled-62.jpg A regal African Lion lounging in the grass next to a large natural rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/african-lion-face-dsc0760.jpg A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane stands in tall grass in the shade, looking into the camera. There is a rock wall near him in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/3-Lion-Cubs-on-rock.jpg Three small Lion cubs with light brown fur lay together on a large, flat rock with their mother keeping a watchful eye on the viewer. Their paws are draped lazily over the edge of the rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/LionsCubs_2014_ReillyMekita.jpg Four fuzzy brown Lion cubs lay together in a pile. They are in a pallet of hay in the corner of a white, cinder block room. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/vets-field-plight-forest-elephants-africa 2020-08-13T08:52:35-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-wildlife-day-2022-jb-loomis-elephant-collaring-2.jpg Three men are squatting and posing for a photo next to a sleeping elephant lying on its side in a field of tall grass.. The man on the left is Caucasian with a gray beard and a green cap. The middle man is also Caucasian with a navy cap. The man on the right is Black with one hand on the elephant's tusk. All three men are wearing outdoor clothing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-elephant-1.jpg Three Elephants kicking up dust in a large, open savanna with trees sprinkled in the foreground and background. The orange glow suggests that it is sunset. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Elephant-collar-application.jpg High-angle shot of a small group of elephants, including a few huddled together, grazing on a hillside covered in vibrant green grass and scattered bushes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Elephant-collar.jpg A large Elephant lies on the ground which is covered with leaf litter in the middle of a dense forest. A group of dark skinned people in green ranger uniforms stands over the elephant near its head, seemingly placing a collar around its neck. It is the first elephant collared at Bouba Ndjida National Park by the Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Elephant-collar-team-post-collaring-elephant.jpg A group of approximately fifteen individuals, most wearing military or camouflage uniforms, pose for a group photo outdoors. They are standing and kneeling on a dirt road, with trees and a dark vehicle visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/how-train-dragon 2020-08-14T11:24:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Komodo_Dragon_Target_Training_Up_Close.jpg A Komodo dragon, a large monitor lizard with rough, mottled gray, black, and yellowish skin, rests its scaly body on a textured surface that appears to be a log or rock. The background is a blurred mix of gray and brown, suggesting a large rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Komodo_Dragon_Up_Close.jpg A komodo dragon draped on a log, showcasing its distinctive scales and alert posture in a natural setting as it gazes with interest at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Komodo_Dragon_Ezra_Ellis_Target_Training.jpg A light skinned man with short, curly hair and wearing a navy NC Zoo t-shirt, stands next to a large rock wall with thick logs leaning against it creating layers or levels. A Komodo Dragon lays on one of these logs facing the man, who is holding out a white stick with an orange spherical target on the end. He appears to be training the large, scaly, green and brown lizard. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Komodo_Dragon_Target_Training_Up_Close_Mouth_Open.jpg Komodo dragon target training up close with mouth open as it sits under a heat lamp on a log, surrounded by plants and rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Komodo-5-DS_PR.jpg A Komodo dragon, a large monitor lizard with rough, mottled gray, black, and yellowish skin, rests its scaly body on a textured surface that appears to be a log or rock. The background is a blurred mix of gray and brown, suggesting a large rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Komodo-2-DS_PR.jpg A Komodo dragon, a large monitor lizard with rough, mottled gray, black, and yellowish skin, rests its scaly body on a textured surface that appears to be a log or rock. The background is a blurred mix of gray and brown, suggesting a large rock. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/conserving-snakes-through-public-perception 2020-08-21T11:42:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Eastern_Hognose_Wild.jpg A dark-colored snake coiled on a forest floor. The snake, likely a Hognose Snake given its upturned snout and stout body, has dull gray, brown, and black patterned scales. It is positioned with its head slightly raised and facing forward. The background consists of fallen pine needles and dead leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Eastern_Hognose_Keeper_Audrey_Williams.jpg A light skinned female zoo keeper, Audrey Williams, stands in the woods holding up a snake. It is a long, thin black snake called the Eastern Hognose snake. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Eastern_Hognose_Wild_Playing_Dead.jpg A close-up, top-down view of a snake on the ground that is coiled up and playing dead. The snake, which has a grayish-white underside with dark markings, has its mouth wide open with its tongue hanging out in a dramatic feigning of death, a common defensive behavior in some species like the hognose snake. The snake is lying on dirt and small rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Eastern_Hognose_Ziggy_Piggy_Habitat.jpg View of an Eastern Hognose habitat which includes two long, thin snakes laying close together on a log which is surrounded by trees and tall grasses. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Eastern_Hognose_Ziggy_Burrow.jpg An Eastern Hognose named Ziggy peeks his small black head out of his burrow. The ground is sandy and littered with leaves and pine needles and the burrow is next to what appears to be a small tree trunk. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/front-lines-chimpanzee-vets-last-intervention 2021-02-03T11:47:58-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rangers-Ngogo_3.jpg Three men, wearing matching short-sleeved green ranger uniforms and shoulder bags, stand close together in a dense forest or jungle environment. They are looking intently at a small electronic device, likely a smartphone or GPS unit, held by the man on the left. The ground beneath them is a dirt path, and lush green foliage surrounds them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/KevinLangergraber_Kidman-infant-female.jpg A small, wide-eyed chimpanzee infant clings tightly to the thick, dark fur of its parent, nestled in a tree or dense jungle foliage. The scene captures the bond between mother and baby in their natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/KevinLangergraber_Kidman-and-infant.jpg A mother Chimpanzee with long, black fur and a black face, holds her baby that has long black fur and a brown face. They are both staring off to the right in front of a blurry leafy background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/california-sea-lion-diesel-passes-away-north-carolina-zoo 2021-06-15T15:49:07-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Diesel-Sea-Lion-13-web.jpg A dark-colored Sea lion is positioned on a light surface. A pool of bright blue water is directly next to it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/sealion-01-1140x534.jpg Two brown sea lions laying next to each other on a rock near the water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Diesel_Sea-Lion_IMG_2833.jpg A Sea Lion with its head and neck out of the water, looking upward and slightly to the left. The lighting is bright, highlighting the animal's dark, wet fur and long white whiskers. The background is blurred, showing a mix of water and rocky, grey-green enclosure walls. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/school-other-side-world-building-future-conservationists 2020-08-26T15:31:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Joesph-teaching-students-at-his-former-school-how-to-make-a-plastic-waste-bin.jpg A group of approximately 30 students in light blue uniforms, along with a few adults, are posing with a tall stack of blue bucket-style water filters outdoors on a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Bruce-with-Bigodi-Secondary-School-Club-on-Waste-Management.jpg Bruce, a young, dark-skinned man wearing a blue NC Zoo shirt smiles as he stands with a group of dark skinned children of varying ages from with Bigodi secondary school club. Two of the children hold a yellow sign with the words, "Proper waste management is everyone's responsibility" written in black marker. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ClubsTestFuelEfficientStoves.jpg Six young women or girls are crouching around a traditional outdoor cooking fire set up on the ground, likely in a rural African community. In the center, a cooking pot filled with red beans sits on a raised clay or stone stove. The girls are looking towards the viewer, wearing a mix of school uniforms (white vests and skirts/wraps, or maroon shirts) and yellow t-shirts. More cooking pots and wood are visible on the ground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/4x3-Members-of-conservation-club-building-an-incinerator.jpg A group of three dark skinned people in blue shirts work together as members of conservation club building an incinerator out of mud, bricks, and concrete. They are shoveling mud from the ground, into a wheelbarrow, and adding water from green buckets in a grassy area. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/tall-task-training-our-tower 2020-08-26T15:50:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe_Up_Close.jpg An up-close view of a giraffe's velvety face looking down at the viewer, its pointed ears and oscillis on full display. A canopy of trees and blue sky are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe_Turbo_Keeper_Kelly_Davis_Rewarding.jpg A person on the left, holding a long, yellow feeding tube or strip of food up to a giraffe's head on the right. The giraffe, with its patterned coat, is extending its long tongue to reach the food through the metal bars of its enclosure inside a building. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Giraffe_Turbo_Positioning_Keeper_Kelly_Davis.jpg A giraffe with brown and tan patterned fur is partially inside an enclosure, with its neck bent down. A female zookeeper is kneeling near the giraffe's front legs, appearing to be examining its front hoof. Another giraffe is visible in the background, partially obscured by the enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Giraffe_Turbo_Hoof.jpg A giraffe's front leg rests on a black cylindrical cushion placed on a small wooden platform with white straps. It appears to be waiting for a hoof inspection or trimming. Another giraffe's legs are visible to the left, and a yellow safety barrier runs across the frame. The ground is covered in wood shavings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Giraffe_Turbo_Curling_Hoof.jpg A close-up overhead shot shows a giraffe's foot resting on a black cylindrical object atop a light-colored platform. The giraffe's leg extends upwards out of frame. The ground surrounding the objects is covered in light-colored wood shavings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Giraffe_Turbo_Curling_Hoof_Up_Close.jpg A close-up overhead shot shows a giraffe's foot resting on a black cylindrical object atop a light-colored platform. The giraffe's leg extends upwards out of frame. A hand wearing a blue latex glove is resting on the top of the back part of the hoof. The ground surrounding the objects is covered in light-colored wood shavings. http://www.nczoo.org/news/cute-ferocious-north-carolina-zoo-announces-birth-sand-cat-kitten 2025-07-15T15:38:57-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web-Sand-Cat-Kitten-15155.jpg Close-up of a tiny, newborn striped sand kitten sleeping curled up on wood chips in a shadowy nest area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web-Sand-Cat-Kitten-15141-1.jpg A sand cat with large eyes and a striped coat crouches on a log, looking directly at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sand-Cat-Kitten-and-Mom-3085.jpg A sand cat with light tan and faint gray-brown striped fur crouches in a sandy enclosure, looking toward the right. Its large, pointed ears are visible, and its tail has dark rings. A tiny newborn kitten lays cuddled beneath its body. The background is composed of sand, logs, and dark rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/catch-vulture-toe-one-these-things-not-other 2020-09-03T15:51:02-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Lappet-facedVulture.jpg A Vulture, which is a bird of prey, is captured in flight low over a vast, dry savannah landscape. The ground is covered in brown and golden grasses, with a line of trees and a low mountain range visible in the distance under a blue sky with scattered white clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/White-backedVulture_groupfeeding.jpg A feeding frenzy of many vultures clustered around a carcass, with one vulture taking flight and a tall Marabou Stork standing on the right, all on a bright green plain. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_vulture-2.jpg A group of people, mostly young adults and children, stand behind a rope barrier watching a demonstration in a wooded area. In the foreground, a large black vulture is landing or taking off from the ground next to a thick tree stump, with its wings spread wide. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/White-headedVulture.jpg White Headed Vulture perches on the top of a leafy branch. It is a large bird with black wings and chest and a striking white head and stomach. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/helping-monarch-butterflies-head-south 2021-03-25T08:53:45-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-monarch-1_0.jpg A vibrant orange and black butterfly on a small cluster of white and green buds with its wings tucked. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/monarch_waystation_16x7.5-2.jpg A dense, vibrant flower garden showcasing a variety of blooms in different colors. Flowers include white, yellow, pink, and red, intermingled with green foliage, creating a rich texture. The image captures the colorful display of the garden. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/kidzone_monarch_waystation.jpg An outdoor zoo exhibit sign is set amidst lush landscaping and trees. The main sign is a long, rectangular structure with a painted panel featuring images of animals, including a small cat-like animal visible on the right. The sign is surrounded in the foreground by colorful flower beds with yellow, white, and pink blooms. In the background, there are large vertical stone pillars and a small structure with a conical metal roof. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DCCC-PS-3.jpg A children's pollinator garden or planting station set up outdoors on grass. In the foreground, three cloth planters are visible, each decorated with colorful plastic rings or bottle caps. The planters hold small shrubs or herbs. A sign is placed in the center planter, titled "Pollinator Station," with educational text about bees and butterflies. In the background, a small blonde child is standing behind a chain-link fence, observing the display. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/DCCC-PS-2.jpg A woman wearing a blue shirt and glasses supervises three young children as they engage in a gardening activity outdoors. The children are gathered around black plant pots containing small plants and appear to be working with soil and gardening tools on a grassy area. A fence and some playground equipment are visible in the blurred background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DCCC-PS-1.jpg Several young children are gathered outside in a sunny garden or yard, with one child in the foreground looking towards another child standing near a patch of tall green plants by a wire fence. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/at-the-zoo-monarch-waystation.jpg A low-angle shot captures a section of a zoo exhibit. In the foreground, a bed of yellow and white flowers borders a dark asphalt path. Behind them is a long, horizontal mural depicts what appears to be various animals in a rustic, almost weathered style. Above and behind the sign, a structure resembling ancient ruins with multiple stone columns is visible. The background is filled with a thick canopy of green trees. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/day-giraffes-field-africa 2020-09-17T13:48:50-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International-giraffes-GiraffeB-Conservation.jpg A giraffe is walking through tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe_Up_Close.jpg An up-close view of a giraffe's velvety face looking down at the viewer, its pointed ears and oscillis on full display. A canopy of trees and blue sky are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Masai-Giraffe-Landscape--RNP.jpg A giraffe stands majestically in a lush, green, grassy savannah, its long neck and spots contrasting beautifully with the natural surroundings and distant mountain range.. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/managing-rhino-crash 2020-09-22T10:54:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Keeper-Jade_Tuttle_Rhion_mom_and_baby_3_NCZoo.jpg A zookeeper wearing a navy shirt, stands next to a large, orange, metal gate or stable. On the opposite side of the gate stands a large rhino, facing the keeper who is holding food out towards its nose. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-rhino-mom-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/abby-new-look-1_0.jpg A large grey Rhino with no horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rhinoceros-Nandi-baby-NCZoo-7962.jpg Baby Rhinoceros together, looking at each other at around 6 weeks old standing in a vast green field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/KeeperTuttle_DSC1000.jpg A woman in a blue shirt holds a yellow bucket and gently feeds a rhinoceros with a piece of grass or vegetable in a zoo setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/KeeperTuttle_DSC0991.jpg A zookeeper wearing a navy shirt, stands next to a large, orange, metal gate or stable. On the opposite side of the gate stands a large rhino, facing the keeper who is holding food out towards its nose. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Keeper_Jade_Tuttle_Rhino_mom_and_baby_2_NCZoo.jpg A zookeeper wearing a navy shirt, stands next to a large, orange, metal gate or stable. On the opposite side of the gate stands a large rhino, facing the keeper who is holding food out towards its nose. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NewestRhinoCalf-5213.jpg A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks beside its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NewestRhinoCalf-5167.jpg A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks behind its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/gorilla-personality 2020-09-25T10:04:01-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-walking-2_1.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9714.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla-Jamani.jpg A muscular, shaggy black Gorilla sits in a field of tall, green grass. It is angled away from the viewer, but has turned its head to look directly towards the viewer with a solemn face. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla-Olympia-Apollo.jpg Two smaller, fuzzy Gorillas sit huddled together, facing one another next to a large rock. They are surrounded by grass and covered in hay, with a tall rock wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-hadari-2.jpg A closeup view of a fuzzy, black Gorilla sitting on mulch covered ground. It appears to be eating leaves, possibly lettuce. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla-Enrichment-6.jpg Two Gorillas playing tug of war with a burlap sack in a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla-Dembe.jpg A smaller Gorilla sitting on the ground amongst shrubs and grass, eating some fruit. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-face-eating-gorilla_no_glass_-367.jpg A close-up photograph of a gorilla's face as it sits among green foliage and eats a light-colored piece of stalk or fruit held in its hands. The gorilla has dark, thoughtful eyes and black fur and is looking directly at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/smart-fosters-stewardship-re-invigorating-rangers-role-rhino-conservation 2020-09-28T09:19:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Rhino-monitoring-Credit-Save-the-Rhino-Trust-monitoring.jpg A person wearing camouflaged colored clothes crouched down conducting a rhino monitoring with Save the Rhino Trust. There is a rhinoceros in the background facing the person in a savanna environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-Rhino-Rangers-with-camera.jpg Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at a digital camera screen. They are wearing tan baseball caps and tan buttons up shirts that say "Rhino Rangers" on the lapel. The back of another man's head is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-Rangers-testing-new-SMART-devices.jpg Two men, standing close together in a dry, rocky, desert-like landscape, are intently looking down at a rugged, yellow and black handheld GPS device. The younger man on the left wears a light-colored t-shirt with a "SAVE THE RHINO TRUST NAMIBIA" graphic, and the older man on the right wears a plain tan shirt with an orange logo, suggesting they are park rangers or conservationists. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-We-use-SMART-outputs-to-feed-monthly-Rhino-Award-Boards-as-a-motivational-tool-for-the-rangers.jpg A bulletin board titled "RHINO MONITORING AWARD BOARDS" is affixed to a wooden beam. To the left, a chart labeled "BEST OF RHINO MONITORING" lists months and categories such as "DATE," "NUMBER," "HEADING," and "REMARKS." To the right, another section titled "PHOTO OF THE MONTH" displays numerous small photographs of rhinos in their natural habitat. A wooden door with signs is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-Mbaripo-in-control-of-her-SMART-station.jpg Save the Rhino Trust employee named Mbaripo, in control of her SMART station http://www.nczoo.org/news/secrets-zoo-north-carolina-nat-geo-wild 2021-06-15T15:47:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Watani-PR-SecretsoftheZooNC.jpg Two elephants stand next to a broken, leaning tree in a vast grassy field. Further behind them, two more elephants stand together next to a small pond. Far in the background, another elephant grazes next to a cluster of shrubs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Baby-southern-white-rhino-and-mom-on-grasslands_DSC1201.jpg An adult white rhinoceros is grazing in a grassy field while a small rhino calf stands beside it, looking toward the viewer. In the mid-background, a group of approximately ten dappled deer-like animals with antlers (likely fallow deer or similar) are standing in the shade of a cluster of trees. The scene is an open, sunny savanna-style enclosure with green grass and trees along the perimeter. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Fall_Leaves_Giraffe-8423.jpg Two giraffes , stand side-by-side in a wooded area with tall trees and green foliage at the North Carolina Zoo. The giraffes have distinct brown and white patterns on their bodies http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/african-elephant-dsc_9311.jpg Three elephants standing around a pond in an open field with rolling hills sprinkled with trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/PolarBear-underwater-family-NCZoo.jpg A family watches a polar bear swim underwater at the North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Desert_Chuckwalla_Lizrd-5005.jpg Desert Chuckwalla Lizard, a large, grey lizard with wrinkled skin, rests on a light-colored rock surrounded by small green plants. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-rhino-mom-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-recognized-honors-through-association-zoos-and-aquariums-conservation 2021-06-15T15:46:36-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Vulture-Activites.jpg A person is shown releasing a large vulture, into a grassy field. The person is holding a linen bag, crouching in front of a black vulture with its wings spread wide. There is a small tracking device on its back. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-rufous-hornbill.jpg A close-up of a large, dark-bodied Rufous Hornbill, perched on a wooden beam. The bird has deep red-brown to black plumage, striking blue eyes, and a massive, bright red beak with a prominent casque (a helmet-like structure) on top. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/1--Sulu-Hornbill_Photo-credit_Godfrey-Jakosalem.jpg A Sulu Hornbill, with distinctive black feathers and white tail, sits perched high in a tree surrounded by slender, green leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/white-backed-vulture-groupfeeding-conservation-2.jpg A large group of vultures and a Marabou Stork are gathered in a frenzy around a carcass on a grassy plain under a clear sky. The vultures are a mix of species, mostly brown-bodied, with several birds having their wings spread open in competition for the food. The tall Marabou Stork stands prominently on the right, observing the action. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-vultures.jpg A group of five African White-backed Vultures, are gathered on a low dirt mound in an open grassland. One individual on the right has a pink, featherless neck and face, indicating it is likely a Lappet-faced Vulture or similar species, interacting with the others. The background is a soft, hazy landscape. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/unite-training-manuals 2024-11-19T18:55:18-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/UNITE-Samwell-Leading-Activity.jpg A man in a gray shirt stands, writing on a chalk board that has been covered with large white sheets of poster paper. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/UNITE-Group-Activity.jpg A wide, slightly blurry shot of a large group of people seated close together in an indoor community room or classroom, listening to a presentation or attending a meeting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/UNITE-Bruce-Group-Discussion.jpg A group of people, possibly in a classroom or meeting room. A man in a white collared shirt stands on the left, facing the seated group, with his hands slightly open as if speaking or presenting. A man in the foreground, wearing an orange shirt, has his hand raised, seemingly to ask or answer a question. The room has bare, light-brown walls, suggesting a simple setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/UNITE-Samwell-Group-Discussion.jpg An adult man in a gray shirt is leaning over a small group of students or attendees, actively speaking and gesturing to them in a brightly lit classroom or meeting room with windows and a whiteboard in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/UNITE-Passion-Fruit-planting4x3.jpg A group of about eight men are gathered in a field, participating in a tree-planting event. In the center foreground, a man in a black shirt is kneeling to plant a small green seedling in the dirt. Another man wearing a grey t-shirt with orange trim, stands nearby holding a shovel. Several other men are standing around, observing or assisting. The ground is rough, loose earth, and the background shows trees and foliage, suggesting an outdoor effort related to conservation. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/conservation-not-closed-continuing-field-conservation-and-research-during-covid-19 2025-11-17T11:53:34-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jessica-Manzak_Tanzania_Giraffes-%281%29.jpg A light tan Land Rover Defender or similar safari-style off-road vehicle is parked in a sunny, dry field with trees in the background. A person with light hair is visible leaning out of the open driver's side door. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RAB_African_Elephants.jpg A group of five elephants stand in a row, all facing different directions in front of a pond. A paved path winds in the foreground, and a wide open field lined with trees stretches in the background under a beautiful blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RichBerglLeadingNamibianRangerTrainingatBwabwataNP_DrewCronin.jpg A large outdoor canvas tent, where a group of people are attending a presentation or training session. A man in a khaki shirt is standing under a projected screen on the back wall, speaking to the seated audience. About a dozen individuals, mostly men, are seated on metal-framed chairs, facing the front. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DSC00214_SMART.jpg A man wearing a tan t-shirt with a green logo is sitting at a table inside a canvas tent, working on a laptop computer, gesturing towards the screen and appears to be leading a session or training. Several men are seated behind him, listening and watching, wearing clothes that suggest a uniform or ranger attire. Papers are spread out on the table in the foreground, and radio equipment is visible on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/education/regional-wildlife-conservation-winter-2021 2025-02-28T09:48:32-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/carolina-gopher-frog-8712.jpg A side view of a small, mottled green Carolina gopher frog blending in with a mossy background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-herps-hellbender.jpg A long, mottled brown and black patterned amphibian with a flat, rounded head called a Hellbender laying camouflaged on some rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/story-chimp-kendall 2020-10-22T16:39:51-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kendall.jpg A chimpanzee named Kendall sits on the ground, head tilted to the side as he stares directly into the camera, resting his chin on his crossed arms as he rests in a tranquil outdoor scene. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Kendall.jpg A Chimpanzee looking towards the right side of the frame, sitting on the grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Kendall4x3.jpg A close-up of a chimpanzee with dark fur and a thoughtful expression, looking off to the left. The animal appears to be sitting in tall grass with a blurred tree line in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoos-toy-lambeth-selected-recipient-governors-awards-excellence 2021-06-15T15:43:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Toy-Lambeth-WebCarousel.jpg Toy Lambeth http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-ToyLambeth-Award.jpg A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a dark blue shirt, stands outdoors holding a framed document or award with two sections. In the background, behind a low metal railing, a young, reddish-brown elephant is visible standing in a grassy enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/masters-night-using-sound-monitor-bat-populations 2020-10-29T10:26:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wendy-and-Leslie-Batting.jpg Two smiling women wearing blue shirts and novelty animal ear headbands (one with purple bat wings, one with black pointed ears) stand in front of the open trunk of a vehicle. A large purple and yellow sign reading "MOBILE" is visible in the trunk, likely for an outreach or education program. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Rockingham-Frequency-by-Time-Graph.jpg A line graph titled 'Frequency By Time (Species Presence Only)' comparing five species (LABO, EPFU, NYHU, LAIN, LANO) across the time of day. The LABO line is dominant, peaking at a frequency of 20 at 21:50." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Rockingham-Frequency-by-Species-Graph.jpg A bar chart titled 'Frequency By Species' showing five species codes. LABO has the highest frequency at approximately 41, while EPFU is around 2, NYHU is around 3, and LAIN and LANO are at 1. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Rockingham-Frequency-by-Date-Graph.jpg Line graph 'Frequency By Date' for five species between 6/11/2019 and 6/13/2019. The LABO species is dominant, increasing from a frequency of 19 to 22. All other species remain below a frequency of 2 http://www.nczoo.org/blog/black-bear-care 2020-11-05T17:33:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_Bears_Snuggle_Time_Luna_Nova.jpg Two chunky Black Bears snuggle up close as they lay facing each other on the leaf covered ground amongst the trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_Bears_Habitat_Luna_Nova.jpg Two fuzzy Black Bears with rounded ears and brown snouts, sit perched on some large rocks looking towards the viewer next to a tall rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_Bears_Paper_Mache_Enrichment_Luna_Nova.jpg One chunky black bear stands on its back legs, stretching up to a tree where a papier mache ball filled with treats hangs above her. A second bear stands at the base of the tree ripping into a red ball and munching on what falls out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_Bears_Up_Close_Snuggle_Time_Luna_Nova.jpg Two chunky Black Bears snuggle up close as they lay facing each other on the leaf covered ground amongst the trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-habitat-1.jpg A Black Bear with her tongue sticking out, looking to the left in what appears to be a forest, given the trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/virtual-species-spotlight 2024-11-19T19:16:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/Owl-Terra-Animal-Ambassador-8489.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. The blurred background suggests a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Virtual-CC-Meghan-Alligator.jpg A young woman in a blue shirt standing in the woods, smiling as she poses with a large alligator skull in her hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Virtual-CC-Nikki-Galap.jpg A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform, stands in a wooden area next to a natural wooden fence holding a medium sized brown turtle in her gloved hands. She is looking into an Ipad that seems to be recording a video of her teaching about the turtle. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bunnies-Clover-and-Aspen-Animal-Ambassadors-2020-29.jpg Two Flemish giant rabbits, one tan and one gray, sleeping side-by-side. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Criter-Zoom.jpg A Zoom or video meeting screen with a main panel of a smiling zookeeper in a blue shirt and gloves holding a small turtle or tortoise. Three smaller video windows of participants are visible below. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/virtual-species-spotlight-1.jpg A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform, stands in a wooden area next to a natural wooden fence holding a medium sized brown turtle in her gloved hands. She is looking into an Ipad that seems to be recording a video of her teaching about the turtle. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/snorin-safari 2026-03-26T10:18:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Campsite-8902.jpg A serene campsite consisting of a small green, red and blue tent, a fire pit and two camping chairs that has been set up amidst the trees, next to a calm lake. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Campsite_AmbassadorAnimal-9397.jpg A woman with a long, blonde braid, wearing a blue collared shirt is standing next to a tent at a campsite in the woods. She is smiling at the camera and holding a very long, black snake in both hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-Rafiki-1_0.jpg Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-research-asia-construction-impacts-bison-prairie-2.jpg An expansive, grassy field with dark trees and foliage dispersed around and throughout it. In the foreground, two large, shaggy, brown Bison and a deer-sized Wapiti stand in a group, grazing near a large log. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/snorin-safari-1.jpg A woman with a long, blonde braid, wearing a blue collared shirt is standing next to a lake in the woods. She is smiling at the camera and holding a very long, black snake in both hands as it wraps around her hands and forearms. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/north-carolina-zoo-wcs-tanzania-celebrate-receipt-international-conservation-award 2020-11-16T10:32:37-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Msafiri-and-TAWA-ranger-credit-Claire-Bracebridge.jpg Two smiling young men in a dry, wooded area are holding up a large, dark, and wing covered in long, brown feathers.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/value-of-vultures.jpg An infographic titled "THE VALUE OF VULTURES" that explains the ecological importance of vultures in Africa. The graphic is divided into three sections with a color scheme of olive green, red, and dark brown. It displays illustrations of several vulture species, outlines threats like poisoning, and highlights their role in preventing the spread of disease, scavenging populations, and regulating nutrients. The bottom of the poster states: "HEALTHY VULTURES = HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM = HEALTHY PEOPLE." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20vulture%20-%20Whitebacked-Vulture-conservation-2.jpg Whitebacked vulture in flight with its wings widespread and legs hanging down as it swoops toward the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/origins-walking 2020-11-17T11:53:50-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pic2_large_male_gorilla_long_stride.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pic1_gorillas_knuckle_walk.jpg Two young, black gorillas walking on all fours across a patch of green and yellow grass. They are moving toward the left side of the frame. The background consists of a few large rocks and a patch of taller, darker green vegetation, suggesting an outdoor enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-walking-2_1.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/vets-field-tracking-forest-giants 2020-11-24T14:54:55-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Elephant-collar-application.jpg High-angle shot of a small group of elephants, including a few huddled together, grazing on a hillside covered in vibrant green grass and scattered bushes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Elephant-dung-encountered-while-tracking-elephant-group..jpg A large, brown pile of Elephant dung lying on the ground amongst grass and shrubs that is used to track elephant group http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Preparing-the-dart-gun-and-anesthesia.JPG.jpg Three men in a wooded area, possibly park rangers or researchers, are gathered around a pile of dark dirt or material on the ground, with two of the men crouching down and the third standing and writing on a notepad. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Elephant-collaring-team-taking-lunch-break..jpg A team of approximately eight men, many wearing green and camouflage uniforms, takes a break and sits among dense green undergrowth in a rainforest or jungle. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/JbMinter_Collaring-team-placing-the-collar-on-the-elephant.JPG.jpg A group of people appear to be gathered around a large elephant lying on the ground in a lush, green environment. Some individuals are seen putting a collar on the elephant. The setting suggests a natural habitat, possibly in Africa, given the vegetation and the presence of an elephant. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-chimp-cognition 2020-12-04T11:28:32-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/chimps-reassuring-through-touch_Figure1.jpg Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together in the grass. Their faces are touching and the one on the right has its arm around the other. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/touch-screen-image_Figure2.jpg A diagram showing two rows of four images each, connected by arrows. The top row shows four different close-ups of chimpanzees' faces, all facing forward. The bottom row shows four different kinds of fruit. From left to right: a passion fruit, a pepino melon, a blackberry, and a durian. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/kitera-forest-habitat-1.jpg A small Chimpanzee with large ears, black fur and a brown face climbs up the side of a large boulder. The background appears to include green grass and some trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Obi_Gerre.jpg Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together in the grass. The one on the right has its arm around the other. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-does-lion-sleep-tonight 2020-12-09T08:38:39-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Reilly_Mekita_2.jpg A female lion with a calm expression, lies on a large rock. She is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer with a relaxed posture. The background is a male lion lying in tall grass, next to a rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Figure_1_reily_and_mekita_resting.jpg A male and female lion laying together next to a large rock wall, surrounded by lush green grass. The male is in the background, watching the female intently. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Figure_2_Mekeita_w_enrichment.jpg A young lioness, with light brown fur, stands in a slightly sloped, dirt and grassy enclosure, holding a large, black enrichment ball in her mouth. A light-colored rock formation is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/LionsStarImage2019.jpg A male and female lion stand and lie together in a grassy enclosure. The male lion, with a thick mane, stands behind the lioness, who is lying down and looking at the camera. A large rock formation is in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/cats-out-bag 2020-12-16T09:43:24-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sand-Cat-Kitten-1924.jpg Close-up of a small kitten or wild feline cub, likely a Sand Cat, with tan, striped fur, looking directly at the camera against a dark background. A tiny newborn kitten is nuzzled into its warm belly, nursing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sand_Cat_Layla_Log.jpg A sand cat with large eyes and a striped coat crouches on a log, looking directly at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sand_Cat_Najma_Layla_blue_box.jpg A mother Sand Cat is resting in a blue container with a small kitten peering over her back. Both cats have large ears and light, sandy-colored fur. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sand_Cat_Cosmo.jpg The sleepy, soft face of a light tan sand cat lying on the sandy ground in the opening of a rocky den. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sand-cat.jpg A close-up of an adorable, very young Sand Cat kitten with sandy-striped fur, large dark eyes, and oversized ears, nestled among thick pieces of wood. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/un-bear-ably-fun-research 2022-09-07T12:43:36-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_Bears_Snuggle_Time_Luna_Nova.jpg Two chunky Black Bears snuggle up close as they lay facing each other on the leaf covered ground amongst the trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-habitat-1.jpg A Black Bear with her tongue sticking out, looking to the left in what appears to be a forest, given the trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Picture-2-enrichment.jpg A Black Bear with her tongue sticking out, munching on a colorful papier mache ball filled with treats as she lays on a large rock.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Picture-3-Luna-goes-for-a-walk.jpg A chunky Black Bear with a brown muzzle which is slightly open as it lumbers over a fallen tree that is crossing its path through a dense wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Black_Bears_Paper_Mache_Enrichment_Luna_Nova.jpg One chunky black bear stands on its back legs, stretching up to a tree where a papier mache ball filled with treats hangs above her. A second bear stands at the base of the tree ripping into a red ball and munching on what falls out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-face-profile-dsc_5009-164.jpg A zoomed in profile view of a large, chunky Black Bear with its distinct dark fur, brown muzzle, and small rounded ears looking off to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/spend-some-time-purgatory-exploring-zoos-purgatory-mountain 2021-01-05T15:31:35-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/take-a-hike-marsh-2.jpg A dense, green forested area with a creek running through the foreground. There are branches littering the shoreline, and sunlight dappling through the trees, reflecting on the waters surface. This appears to be part of the Tai National Park River. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Eastern-Hognose-State.jpg A glossy black snake, possibly an Eastern Hognose, slithering over a forest floor littered with rocks, twigs and leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hikers-Purgatory-Trail.jpg An older man and woman with their golden retriever pose beside a bright blue and orange trailhead sign for the Purgatory Trail on a leafy autumn path. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zebra-scale-training 2021-01-12T16:21:08-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zebra_On_Habitat.jpg Two black and white-striped zebras stand in a grassy enclosure with large boulders and dark foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zebra_Scale_Training_Digital_Read.jpg A front view of a digital scale indicator mounted on a wall, showing a weight of 0 pounds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zebra_Scale_Training_Scale_Only.jpg A weigh station area in an indoor facility, possibly a barn or veterinary clinic. A flat metal weighing platform sits on a dirt floor covered in sawdust, centered between two enclosures. The left enclosure has a wooden door, and the right enclosure has a wood and metal corral fence. A digital scale readout is mounted on the wall to the right of the weighing platform. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zebra_Scale_Training_Kristy_Russell_Zebra_On_Scale.jpg A zookeeper in a dark blue shirt stands inside a brightly lit holding area, guiding a zebra with a white bucket through an open metal sliding door. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zebra_Scale_Training_Jason_Zebra_On_Scale.jpg A vertical indoor photo shows a zookeeper in a blue hoodie standing in the foreground, facing a zebra. The zebra is standing on a scale or metal platform in a doorway between two stalls in the animal holding area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zebra-dsc2331.jpg Two zebras feeding in a grassy green habitat, showcasing their distinctive black and white stripes. http://www.nczoo.org/news/paytons-new-place-north-carolina-zoo-welcomes-new-polar-bear 2021-01-22T06:55:00-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/payton%27s-first-year-headshot-2.jpg A closeup of a Polar Bear stands perched on top of a large rock looking off to the left. There are even larger rocks piled behind it. Its bright white fur is muddy in places around its legs and belly. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Payton-Polar-Bear-Swimming.jpg A Polar Bear swimming past the next to a rock wall in the bright, blue water near the underwater viewing area of its pool. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Payton-Polar-Bear-Close-Up.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a rocky landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar_bear_tundra_habitat%281%29.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar_bear_diving_at_arctic_waters.jpg A crisp, white Polar Bear diving from the rocky shoreline into arctic waters habitat, making a big splash. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/day-in-the-life-polar-bear-keeper-tundra-1.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/school-other-side-world-less-wood-cooking-means-more-trees-chimpanzees 2021-02-19T14:36:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/TeacherTraining.jpg An overhead shot of a group of approximately five men seated around a large table, looking down and discussing a large document or set of papers spread out in front of them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/FES.jpg A traditional earthen cookstove, is shown with two pots on top. Flames are visible inside the firebox. A blue mug and a metal bucket are placed nearby. The cookstove is constructed from mud and bricks and appears to be inside a brick room. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Henry-Helps-a-UNITE-Teacher-to-Build-a-Rocket-Lorena-FES.jpg Two men working together to plaster a structure outdoors. The man on the left, wearing a white and orange shirt, is using a small brush or tool, while the man on the right, in a white shirt, is using his hand to smooth a large, newly constructed, rectangular mud or clay surface. Between them is a large basin containing wet clay or mortar, and another small bowl. The structure they are working on is against a finished, light brown wall, possibly of a house. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Traditional-Stove.jpg An interior view of a traditional, rustic cooking area or hearth, likely built into a hut or shelter. The structure is made of mud or packed earth, and the ground is covered in light dirt or sand. Three sets of stacked bricks or stones, blackened by fire, serve as supports for cooking pots. A small tree trunk acts as a structural support in the top right corner. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Stoveconstruction.jpg Here are a few options for alt text for the image, ranging from simple to more descriptive: Short and Simple A group of adults and children gathered around a barrel in a rustic, brick building. Descriptive A small group of adults and children are gathered inside a rustic structure, possibly a workshop or farm building with a brick wall, all looking into a wooden barrel. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-and-conservation-efforts-global-scale 2021-01-28T16:04:51-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/3-students-constructing-shielded-FESs-at-thier-home.jpg Three people outside, gathered around a pile of reddish-brown dirt or clay. Two of the people, one man in an orange shirt and blue jeans and a woman in a yellow head covering and patterned dress, are actively mixing with their hands. A third person is partially visible in the center back. A circular, unglazed clay pot or mold sits on the ground near the center. The setting is outdoors on dirt and grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/FES.jpg A traditional earthen cookstove, is shown with two pots on top. Flames are visible inside the firebox. A blue mug and a metal bucket are placed nearby. The cookstove is constructed from mud and bricks and appears to be inside a brick room. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ClubsTestFuelEfficientStoves.jpg Six young women or girls are crouching around a traditional outdoor cooking fire set up on the ground, likely in a rural African community. In the center, a cooking pot filled with red beans sits on a raised clay or stone stove. The girls are looking towards the viewer, wearing a mix of school uniforms (white vests and skirts/wraps, or maroon shirts) and yellow t-shirts. More cooking pots and wood are visible on the ground. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/all-love-nori 2022-08-03T16:51:27-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Nori-0053.jpg A curious chimpanzee named Nori gazes directly at the camera with an open mouth, framed against a lush green, sunny backdrop of her natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Nori_Habitat.jpg A Chimpanzee with black fur and gray muzzle looking towards the viewer, sitting on the grass with its hands crossed in front of it. A tall termite mound is visible in the background.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp_Nori_Mesh_Campbell_Scott_Injection_Training.jpg Two people, possibly zookeepers or researchers, are crouched down in front of a heavy wire mesh enclosure. One person on the right is wearing blue gloves and is holding a large white object up to the mesh, while the person on the left is observing. A dark animal, possibly an ape or monkey, is visible just inside the cage. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/making-most-winter-visit-zoo 2021-03-18T10:40:41-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Winter-Aviary-Masks-7325.jpg A group of Guests visiting the lush, tropical Aviary in winter wearing face covering masks take pictures of the flora and fauna. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ticket-Taking.jpg Two adults wearing face masks and standing a safe distance apart near a doorway. The man on the left, wearing a grey and black collared shirt and tan pants, holds his arms out in front of him showing something. The person on the right, wearing a bright blue shirt and a blue face mask, is facing him. The background includes an open doorway leading outside to visible trees and a white, stylized logo of a circular shape on the wall. The scene suggests a modern retail setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Junction-Springs-Cafe-Sign.jpg The large, yellow text of a sign attached to a brown roof that reads, "Junction Springs Cafe." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Waving-on-Tram-2.jpg Several families with young children sit spaced apart and wearing face masks on an outdoor tram, waving at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/garden-friends-playground-1.jpg Garden Friends playground with a unique bug and garden theme, which showcases giant leaf slides, large bugs to crawl on and a life sized spider web jungle gym all nested on a mulch covered ground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/winter-with-us-guests-2.jpg A couple views an outdoor bison (American buffalo) habitat in a zoo or park. The man has a small child on his shoulders, and the woman is wearing a purple quilted jacket and a face mask. Several bison are grazing on a grassy hill in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Winter-Aviary-Masks-7297.jpg Guests visiting the Aviary Eclectus Parrot in winter wearing face covering masks http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Aviary_Bird-0504.jpg A vibrant green Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot perches atop a pink torch ginger flower, its small, colorful form contrasting beautifully against the blurred green foliage of the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephants-trunk.jpg Two African Elephants standing very close together in a large, open, dry-looking grassy field. The elephant on the left has its trunk resting gently on the back of the elephant on the right, suggesting an affectionate interaction. Both elephants are covered in reddish-brown dirt and are facing the right. The field is mostly dry, light brown grass, and there are trees and rolling hills in the distant background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RAAG-mask-promotion-photo.jpg Several people, including a man in an orange shirt driving, are seated in a black, four-seater golf cart with a white roof and a blue sign attached to the top, driving through a shaded, outdoor area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Winter-Masks-at-Elephant.jpg Three people observing a large, light-brown elephant in a dry, grassy outdoor enclosure. The animal is walking in the middle ground, near a large mound of hay or straw. The people—two men and one woman—are looking through a fence or barrier. The background is composed of dry grass, trees, and brownish hills. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs/snorin-test 2021-02-26T10:18:51-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/blog/love-hornbills-day-raising-awareness-and-appreciating-beauty-and-importance-rainforest-farmers 2021-02-12T15:55:41-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-wildlife-day-2022-wreathed-hornbill-credit-aparajita-datta-2.jpg A large black bird with a yellow face, red around its eyes and long, curved white beak, possibly a Wreathed hornbill male, is perched on a high, bare tree branch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/love-hornbills-day-2022-Sulu-Hornbills-Photo-credit-Ivan-Sarenas-1.jpg Two Black Sulu Hornbills are perched on a thick, horizontal tree branch. Both birds have entirely black bodies and casques, with striking long, pale yellow tails. The birds are framed by dark green leaves against a bright, blurred forest background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Great-Hornbill-male-feeding-chick-Thailand_Morten-Strange.jpg A Black-and-Yellow Broadbill bird perched on the side of a large tree trunk. The bird is mostly black and white with yellow markings around its beak. It is leaning into a cavity or nest hole in the tree, which is lined with a brownish-yellow, tubular shape, possibly a soft lining or mud structure, against a vibrant blue sky background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/love-hornbills-day-2022-Rhinoceros-Hornbill-pair-Con-Foley-Borneo-2.jpg Two black-feathered Rhinoceros Hornbills are perched on branches. The birds have prominent red and yellow casques on their large beaks. One bird is on a higher branch, while the other is below, eating what appears to be a fruit from a long, hanging cluster of berries. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/love-hornbills-day-2022-rufous-headed-hornbill-credit-Aparajita-Datta-2.jpg A close-up of a large Hornbill bird with reddish-brown feathers on its body and black wings. It has a distinctive large, pale yellow bill with dark markings. Around its eyes, there's bright blue skin, and under its chin, there are patches of orange and red skin. The bird is looking to the left, and the background is a blurred sky with white clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/love-hornbills-day-2022-logo-2.jpg A stylized cartoon hornbill with a large yellow-tipped casque, red and pink head, and long tail feathers is perched on a branch. The text "LOVE Hornbills DAY" is arched in green and blue text above the bird, with "13 February" and two yellow hearts underneath. The image is framed by a green circle and decorative vines with dark leaves and small orange berries. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/feeding-1800-mouths 2021-02-19T14:41:56-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Commissary-Animal-Food-3.jpg A box full of romaine lettuce for animals at the Zoo prepared by the Commissary staff. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Commissary_Food_Prep_Area.jpg Commissary food prep area consisting of industrial stainless counters, shelves and kitchen equipment. There are cabinets and a whiteboard on the wall over the counters. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Commissary_Fruits_Vegetables_Gray_Tub.jpg A grey, plastic tub full of various produce including cauliflower, bananas, and carrots. A green five gallon bucket and several cardboard boxes are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Commissary_Fruits_Vegetables_Cart.jpg A utility cart loaded with a variety of fresh produce. The top shelf has is a white plastic container of celery stalks on the left, and a pile of carrots with a bunch of bananas in a container on the right. The middle shelf holds a small box of kiwis and mangoes on the left, and a pile of tangerines in a container on the right. The bottom shelf contains plastic bags of leafy greens and several heads of cabbage. In the background, there is an industrial-style kitchen area with brown lockers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Commissary_Grain.jpg A large, industrial looking room with red, square tiled floors and white cinder block walls with a tall brown door standing in the back of the room. The walls are lined with stacks of large white bags of Mazuri grain that rests on wooden pallets. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Commissary_Laura_Anderson_Grain_Bucket.jpg A woman, wearing a face mask and blue latex gloves using a metal scoop to transfer food from a work surface into a large white bucket. She is preparing animal feed in a clean, industrial-style kitchen or prep area. Various fruits and vegetables are visible in the background, and to the right, a digital scale is used for weighing ingredients. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Commissary_Freezer.jpg The inside of an industrial freezer that is filled with stacks of brown cardboard boxes on pallets. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-01/Feeding%20Times%20Gorilla-1.jpg A smaller Gorilla sitting on the ground amongst shrubs and grass, eating some fruit. http://www.nczoo.org/education/camps/school-grade-summer-camps 2026-03-09T10:13:28-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Website-Header.jpg An ad for camps at the NC Zoo. On the left, text that reads "zoo camp!", followed by three images of campers and staff interacting with animals. To the right a logo featuring a vulture, giraffe, and alligator munching on yellow and blue text that says "Take a Bite Out of Summer." The NC Zoo logo is situated at the bottom. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Virtual-Camp-Meghan-BoxTurtle.jpg A young woman with long blonde hair is leaning close to the ground on her elbows, gently holding and observing a small Eastern Box Turtle with a patterned brown and yellow shell. The turtle's head is extended, and it appears to be moving. They are outdoors in a grassy area with clover and other vegetation, and a blurred target-like object is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/campers-swamp-2.jpg A group of children leaning over a wooden handrail down into a swampy wooded area. There are adults in the background, and the group is surrounded by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ed-Zoofari-rhinos.jpg A group of children sitting in an open-air safari vehicle, looking out into a vast field where they find three Rhinoceros laying under a tree. A large lake is visible off to the left behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/campers-and-councelor-walking.jpg A group of six children walking in a line behind a woman with long hair and a blue uniform shirt, over a wooden bridge through a forest. They are facing her, and she is turned and walking backwards, seemingly to talk to them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/campers-watching-keeper.jpg A group of young campers leaning against the handrails of the Prairie habitat looking at keepers who are driving a truck across the grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/campers-color-leaves.jpg Two children sitting at a fold out table with paper, pencils, crayons, plastic eggs, and water bottles, doing a camp craft. The child on the left is a boy with short blonde hair and a red baseball hat, and to the left is a girl with a dark pony tail and a pink baseball hat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Virtual-Camp-Zebra--Visitation.jpg A zebra standing on a patch of dirt and sparse grass, facing two people on the right. The zebra is medium-sized, with distinct black and white stripes. The two individuals, one in a blue shirt and the other in a dark shirt, appear to be interacting with the animal, possibly holding food or educational materials http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/campers-fans.jpg A group of four young campers keeping cool outside with green misting fans. There is a metal handrail behind them and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/herbivore-campers-group-2.jpg A group of young campers holding green personal fans stand together, posing in front of a large brass statue of a Bison in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/masters-night-search-hibernating-bats-randolph-county 2021-03-03T10:00:09-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Three-tunnel-culvert.jpg A large concrete box culvert with four openings is partially submerged in thick, brown, muddy water, surrounded by bare trees and brush. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wendy-and-I-culvert-blitz.jpg A low-angle selfie of two women standing in front of a dark concrete storm drain outlet. The woman closest to the camera is wearing a blue jacket, red glasses, and a headlamp, and is smiling. The second woman stands in the background, inside the dark entrance, wearing a dark jacket and a high-visibility safety vest. The ground is a shallow stream of muddy water containing rocks, trash, and a large piece of driftwood. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wendy-in-dangerous-culvert.jpg A researcher or worker wearing a blue suit and a yellow-green safety vest wades through deep, muddy brown water near the entrance of a concrete culvert. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Climbing-down-to-culvert.jpg A person in a burgundy rain jacket, a yellow safety vest, and black waders shimmies down the side of a steep, grassy hill towards a storm culvert surrounded by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/world-wildlife-day-2021-conservation-heart-everything-we-do 2021-03-03T16:34:34-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-vultures-release-2.jpg A team of three wildlife researchers is working in a grassy, open field. A large vulture is in the process of taking flight from the ground. One researcher is on the ground with a piece of equipment, and another is leaning into the back of a beige four-wheel-drive vehicle. A third researcher is standing by a blue folding table on the left side of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-wildlife-day-2022-cross-river-gorilla-2.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a dense forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Joesph-teaching-students-at-his-former-school-how-to-make-a-plastic-waste-bin.jpg A group of approximately 30 students in light blue uniforms, along with a few adults, are posing with a tall stack of blue bucket-style water filters outdoors on a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Rhino-monitoring-Credit-Save-the-Rhino-Trust-monitoring.jpg A person wearing camouflaged colored clothes crouched down conducting a rhino monitoring with Save the Rhino Trust. There is a rhinoceros in the background facing the person in a savanna environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-puerto-rican-crested-toad-1_0.jpg A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Namibia_Bwabwata-Training_16x7.5.jpg A small group of people is attending an outdoor presentation held under a large tent. A man in a light-colored shirt is standing in front of a projection screen displaying a data table. The audience is seated in rows of chairs, facing the screen. Several people in the audience are wearing yellow shirts that have writing on the back (partially visible). The surroundings outside the tent appear green and leafy. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/XiaStevens_KafueLioness_4x3.jpg A lioness resting peacefully in a field of tall grass with her paw stretched out. Tall grass and some brush and limbs are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/conservation-not-closed-north-carolina-zoo-awarded-significant-grant-protecting-black-rhinos 2021-03-04T11:46:11-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DrewCroninTrainingNamibianRangeratKhaudumNP_DrewCronin.jpg Two men in tan and light green uniform shirts stand in an open, grassy field under a bright sun, looking down at an object one man is holding. A white SUV is parked in the background to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-Rhino-Rangers-with-camera.jpg Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at a digital camera screen. They are wearing tan baseball caps and tan buttons up shirts that say "Rhino Rangers" on the lapel. The back of another man's head is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-We-use-SMART-outputs-to-feed-monthly-Rhino-Award-Boards-as-a-motivational-tool-for-the-rangers.jpg A bulletin board titled "RHINO MONITORING AWARD BOARDS" is affixed to a wooden beam. To the left, a chart labeled "BEST OF RHINO MONITORING" lists months and categories such as "DATE," "NUMBER," "HEADING," and "REMARKS." To the right, another section titled "PHOTO OF THE MONTH" displays numerous small photographs of rhinos in their natural habitat. A wooden door with signs is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Rhino-monitoring-Credit-Save-the-Rhino-Trust-monitoring.jpg A person wearing camouflaged colored clothes crouched down conducting a rhino monitoring with Save the Rhino Trust. There is a rhinoceros in the background facing the person in a savanna environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-Mbaripo-in-control-of-her-SMART-station.jpg Save the Rhino Trust employee named Mbaripo, in control of her SMART station http://www.nczoo.org/blog/conservation-not-closed-world-frog-day-during-covid-19 2021-03-19T21:56:28-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-metamorph-conservation-2_1.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting in shallow water littered with leaves and grass that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-puerto-rican-crested-toad-1_0.jpg A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-frog-day-2022-headstarted-gopher-frog-credit-mike-martin-NCWRC-2.jpg A mottled brown Gopher Frog sitting on brown, mossy ground that blends perfectly with its skin. Its wide, yellow eyes are looking upwards towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2020GopherFrogBatchMark_Credit-Mike-Martin%2C-NCWRC.jpg Close-up of a scientist or researcher wearing light blue nitrile gloves, holding a small, light brown frog by its hind legs for inspection. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-frog-day-2022-puerto-rican-crested-toad-male-2.jpg A zoomed in view of a small Puerto Rican Crested Toad. It is sitting on a leaf, the surrounding area littered with other leaves, staring at the viewer with its wide, rounded, yellow eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/PRCT-Tad-1_Credit-Dustin-Smith.jpg Puerto Rican crested toad tadpole which is a small, fish-looking creature in greenish colored water. It has a small, round body and a long, thin tail. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-prct.jpg A close-up of a brown, warty toad with large eyes sitting in dark water surrounded by bright green artificial or plastic leafy plants. A large clump of gelatinous toad eggs (spawn), appearing as a mass of small black spheres, is visible in the water near the toad. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/elephant-sized-pedicure 2021-03-29T14:45:35-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/elephant-02-1140x534.jpg A brown elephant with long tusks standing on a grassy field with trees and bushes in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/top-10-elephants-2.jpg A panoramic shot shows a vast field with a pond to the middle left, and trees in the background. There are five adult African Elephants grazing independently throughout the field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo_Elephant_Herd.jpg A group of five African elephants, dusty with reddish soil, are gathered around two tree trunks in a grassy, sunlit savanna-like habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant_Artie_Rock.jpg A close-up view of a light skinned hand holding a small, angular white rock. A wooden floor is visible in the blurred background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant_Artie_Foot_Before_Trim.jpg A close-up of a horse's hoof showing a crack in the white line, with a gloved finger pointing to it. The rest of the hoof wall is a pale, translucent color. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Elephant_Artie_Foot_After_trim_with_human_Finger.jpg A close-up shows a gloved finger gently spreading apart the soft, pale tissue of an Elephant foot. The area revealed has a raw, slightly pink appearance, suggesting irritation or a lesion. The outer surface of the hoof is a darker, smoother material. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Artie-Elephant-69.jpg An elephant fanning its large ears out as it swings its long trunk. Dark, dense trees line the vast field that sits in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/meet-our-cougar-siblings 2021-03-31T16:28:33-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Cougars_Juvenile_2.jpg Two adult Cougars, which are large cats with medium, rounded ears and thick tan fur, lay huddled together, looking out of a cutout in a tree stump in a Cyrpress Swamp. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Cougar_Kittens_Three.jpg Three tan cougar kittens with brown spots and blue-grey eyes. They are in the corner of a cinder block room, sitting together in a pile on a metal table. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Cougars_Three_Picture_Series.jpg A three-panel composite image shows three young, light-brown cougar cubs sitting and reclining on a log fence, all looking up into the trees above them in a wooded environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Cougars_Adult.jpg Two adult Cougars, which are large cats with medium, rounded ears and thick tan fur, lay huddled together, looking out of a cutout in a tree stump in a Cyrpress Swamp. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/cougar-dsc_2513.jpg Two adult Cougars, which are large cats with medium, rounded ears and thick tan fur, lay huddled together, looking out of a cutout in a tree stump in a Cyrpress Swamp. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/discover-ridges-mountain-nature-preserve-hidden-gem 2025-10-27T15:58:24-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Ridges-Mountain.jpg A wide shot shows a wooded area, likely Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve, featuring large, moss-covered rocks and bare trees. A person is visible among the rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Ridges-Mountain-Water.jpg A wide shot of a serene wetland scene. The foreground features a shallow body of water reflecting trees and large moss-covered rocks. The water's surface is mostly still, creating clear reflections of the blue sky and the trees. Patches of tall grasses grow in the water and along the edges. The background is filled with a dense forest of bare trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ridges-Mountain-Salamander.jpg A small dark Salamander with yellow spots lining its head and body lays on the leaf covered ground, its tail curled behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/news/earth-day-2021-party-planet 2021-08-06T16:26:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kidzone-Mud-Cafe-Mask-Kids.jpg Two children wearing face masks are engaged nature play at the Zoo's Kidzone Mud Cafe, highlighting their imaginative spirit and love of the outdoors. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/composting-and-catering-20180111_115006.jpg A framed sign sitting on a salad bar at a catered event that says, "all of the dinnerware are 100 percent compostable. At the end of the event, we will deliver your used dinnerware to our onsite compost to minimize our footprint and reduce landfill waste." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-12/LOGO-Earth-Day.jpg North Carolina Zoo: Earth Day Logo. A drawing of the planet Earth with blue arrows encircling it. The text on the image reads "Earth Day: Make One Change". http://www.nczoo.org/blog/earth-day-2021-action-through-community 2021-04-22T16:43:11-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-vultures-release-2.jpg A team of three wildlife researchers is working in a grassy, open field. A large vulture is in the process of taking flight from the ground. One researcher is on the ground with a piece of equipment, and another is leaning into the back of a beige four-wheel-drive vehicle. A third researcher is standing by a blue folding table on the left side of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DrewCroninTrainingNamibianRangeratKhaudumNP_DrewCronin.jpg Two men in tan and light green uniform shirts stand in an open, grassy field under a bright sun, looking down at an object one man is holding. A white SUV is parked in the background to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/virtual-Leslie-at-Elephant.jpg A female zookeeper wearing a blue uniform shirt, a navy jacket, and a protective face mask is standing in front of a glass barrier, pointing toward two elephants in a naturalistic, tree-filled enclosure behind her, while holding a large, light-colored tusk in her other arm. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RichBerglLeadingNamibianRangerTrainingatBwabwataNP_DrewCronin.jpg A large outdoor canvas tent, where a group of people are attending a presentation or training session. A man in a khaki shirt is standing under a projected screen on the back wall, speaking to the seated audience. About a dozen individuals, mostly men, are seated on metal-framed chairs, facing the front. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/oh-snap-caring-alligator-snapping-turtles 2021-04-28T11:28:24-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/alligator-snapping-turtle-dsc_1544.jpg A mottled green and tan Alligator Snapping Turtle covered in thick green moss, swimming over a log on the murky floor of a pond. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Alligator-Snapping-Turtle-Full-Body.jpg A medium-sized Alligator Snapping Turtle with brown mottled skin that is covered in fuzzy green moss. It is sitting on a textured, rocky surface that is also covered in the green moss. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Alligator-Snapping-Turtle-Above-Water-Valerie-Photo.jpg A small turtle's head and neck are visible just above the surface of clear water, with its reflection visible below it. The turtle has a dark green and yellow head. The background is a blurry reflection of trees and a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/alligator-snapping-turtle-face-dsc_9828-2-41.jpg An Alligator Snapping Turtle with mottled green skin that is covered in dark green moss, swimming underwater over mossy rocks and a pile of submerged branches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Alligator-Snapping-Turtle-Habitat.jpg A large Alligator snapping turtle in underwater habitat with submerged tree trunks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/alligatorsnappingturtle.jpg A close-up of an alligator snapping turtle, showing its mottled brown and green shell, powerful jaws, and long pointed nose. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/elephant-acupuncture 2021-05-06T10:36:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Elephants_Tonga_Left_Batir_Right.jpg Two grey Elephants standing together on a grassy plain that is surrounded by trees. The one on the left angles its head towards the one on the right which doesn't have tusks and is holding a pile of hay in its trunk. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Batir_Accupuncture_Up_Close.jpg A close-up of a patch of rough, grey Elephant skin. There are several tiny needles with orange tips sticking out, indicating that the Elephant is receiving acupuncture. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Batir_Accupuncture_Jb_Tara.jpg Two adults in a North Carolina Zoo enclosure examine an Elephants leg. One, with long blonde hair and an animal-print shirt, holds up a small pin. The other, bald with a beard and in a blue shirt, looks left and touches the leg gently. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-three-litters-red-wolves-born-span-three-days 2021-05-17T15:09:58-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1988.jpg Two people with only their navy NC Zoo staff jackets and hands wearing latex gloves are visible. The pair of hands are holding four, fuzzy brown Red Wolf puppies. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1947.jpg a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves holds a newborn Red Wolf pup to show the viewer while standing in an outdoor environment. The person's face is not visble. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/red-colobus-conserving-africas-most-threatened-monkeys 2021-06-09T15:21:20-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Colobus.jpg Map showing the range and conservation status (Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered) of various red colobus monkey species across central Africa, with illustrations and names for each. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2012-Iladyi-Survey-Camp.jpg Two bright orange dome tents are set up in a dense, mossy, and lush green jungle or rainforest camp site. Several people are visible in the background near a white and green communal tent or tarp-covered area. The overall scene is dark and heavily shaded by the thick canopy. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/2012-Surveys-Photo.jpg A person surveying the trees, wearing a blue hard hat, dark shirt, and dark pants with a harness walks through a dense, green forest. The undergrowth is lush with ferns and various leafy plants. To the right, a tall, light-colored tree trunk stands prominently. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-studying-our-giraffe 2021-05-18T10:56:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Jack-Turbo-Giraffe-333.jpg Two giraffes nuzzle each other affectionately near a tree trunk. The giraffe on the left has its head resting against the tree, while the giraffe on the right gently rests its head and neck over the back of the other, their faces close together in a tender moment. Their patterned coats of brown and cream stand out against the blurred background of more trees and a clear blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jack-and-Turbo-Giraffe-8736.jpg Two giraffes standing close to each other. The giraffe on the left has its neck extended toward the head of the giraffe on the right, as if they are nuzzling. Both giraffes have brown and white patterned coats. They are standing outdoors with a background of leafless trees and a bright blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Jack-Leia-Turbo-Giraffe-5398.jpg Jack, Leia and Turbo, three giraffes standing together looking off to the left in their habitat at the NC Zoo. They are next to each other in a diagonal line surrounded by large, lush trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Leia-Giraffe-Tongue-66.jpg Leia the giraffe, stretching her neck and sticking out her tongue to eat leaves from some full, leafy branches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Giraffe-Green-Enrichment.jpg A birds eye view of a giraffe with brown spotted fur stands just inside a large barn area. Above it to the left is a plastic green geometric shape with holes cut out and treats inside as a form of enrichment. The giraffe is staring at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Leia-Giraffe-Eating-Leaves-9720.jpg Leia the Giraffe extends her long next to eat leaves from a lush tree branch. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/helping-one-natures-underdogs-native-bee 2021-05-24T11:25:40-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Bee-Pollinator-Garden.jpg Four children wearing face masks and an adult wearing a face mask are gathered around a large, black planter filled with plants. One child is pouring water from a purple container into the planter, while another holds a similar container. The adult is holding a small sign that says "Pollination Station." A white truck and a parking lot are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/HoneyBee-9417.jpg A small yellow and black honeybee hovers near the bright center of a yellow flower with long, slender petals. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Bee_Tower.jpg A wooden insect hotel with a pitched roof, decorated with painted flowers, is filled with natural materials and sits outdoors with a green, leafy background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Bee_house.jpg A small, white, house-shaped insect hotel with a pitched roof sits on a weathered wooden surface. It has multiple compartments filled with hollow reeds or bamboo, providing nesting spaces for insects. It is decorated with simple yellow flower shapes. To the left of that is a shallow, round dish made of clear glass with a textured, bubbly pattern holding water. The background is a blur of green foliage and a few small purple flowers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/honey-bee-dsc_1556.jpg A black and yellow Honey bee flying next to the petals of a large pink flower with bright yellow center. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-welcomes-african-elephant-louie 2023-05-01T17:06:20-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo_Bull-Elephant-Louis.jpg An elephant fanning its large ears out as it dips its long trunk into the lake its standing in. Huge boulders stand next to the elephant near the shore and dark, dense trees line the vast field that sits in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/doli-abyssinian-ground-hornbill 2021-07-04T15:40:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bria_Stambaugh_Doli_Hornbill_0.jpg A woman with a long brown ponytail wearing a navy NC Zoo uniform stands in an outdoor enclosure surrounded by a tall, natural wooden fence holding a hand out towards a large, black hornbill. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Doli_Hornbill_Full_Body.jpg A black Ground Hornbill stands on a gravel path. The bird is looking to the left with its beak open. It has striking features, including a prominent blue inflatable-looking patch of skin (wattle) on its throat and face, a casque on its large beak, and a slightly ruffled appearance to its feathers. A small mound of dark dirt and green foliage is visible on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bria_Stambaugh_Doli_Hornbill.jpg An animal presenter (a woman in a blue shirt and jeans) standing to the left of a large, black, Hornbill with a distinctive head. The bird is perched on a low stand or stump. The background is a naturalistic enclosure with a tall, rustic fence made of vertical wooden posts. The sky is bright blue overhead. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Doli_Hornbill_Up-Close_Head.jpg A black Ground Hornbill stands next to a person. The bird is looking to the left with its beak open. It has striking features, including a prominent blue inflatable-looking patch of skin (wattle) on its throat and face, a casque on its large beak, and a slightly ruffled appearance to its feathers. A small mound of dark dirt and green foliage is visible on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/elephant-yoga 2021-06-12T14:48:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/CSar_Range_of_motion_November_2019_left_front_forward.jpg A large, reddish-brown African Elephant stands in a dirt and sand enclosure, leaning against a tall, brown vertical metal barrier on the right. The elephant has large tusks and its right front leg is raised, resting against the fence. A large green ball is visible on the ground to the left, and a building and vehicles are visible outside the enclosure in the distance. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-yoga-2_0.jpg An elephant's leg and foot extending through the vertical brown metal bars of its enclosure. A human hand, wearing a dark blue sleeve, is reaching through the bars to gently touch or tap the elephant's foot with a short stick or target pole, likely for a training or welfare check session. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/CSar_Range_of_motion_APril_2019_left_Front_back.jpg A female animal keeper is interacting with a large African Elephant through the vertical brown bars of its enclosure. The keeper, wearing a blue uniform shirt, holds a long, slender tool with a rounded tip and is focused on the elephant's left front foot, which is positioned near the bars. The elephant's heavily wrinkled skin and large leg are the focus, with a dirt and concrete enclosure visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/CSar_Range_of_motion_APril_2019_Right_Rear_foward.jpg A zookeeper in a blue shirt and jeans stands on the right, feeding or interacting with the rear end of a large elephant through the thick, vertical brown metal bars of an enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/CSar_Range_of_motion_APril_2019_Right_Rear_back.jpg A close-up view of a portion of a large animal, likely an elephant, showing its wrinkled leg and foot with a small, light blue ball and yellow string resting near its toes on sandy ground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/photo5-Split.jpg The lower body and legs of an elephant moving across a dirt and sand enclosure. The elephant's skin is wrinkled and brown. It appears to be shifting its weight, with the left rear leg lifted high off the ground and the left front leg bent with the foot planted. The ground is a mix of packed dirt and light-colored sand. In the background, there is a concrete wall and a metal fence or gate, suggesting the elephant is in a zoo enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-asks-public-vote-names-american-red-wolf-pups 2025-11-10T08:22:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1976.jpg Four zoo staff members in navy blue sweatshirts and face masks are standing outdoors, each holding dark-furred Red Wolf pups in their gloved hands. The two staff members in the center are holding two pups each, looking down at them. The staff members on the ends are each holding one pup. The background is a mix of green fencing/foliage and concrete. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1996.jpg Seven new born Red Wolf pups with dark brown fur laying in a pile on top of one another in a bed of hay. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-wolf-and-Pups.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1947.jpg a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves holds a newborn Red Wolf pup to show the viewer while standing in an outdoor environment. The person's face is not visble. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/giraffe-social-systems-friends-high-places 2021-06-22T10:33:01-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/20-10-01-Group-with-7-calves-in-Nyerere-National-Park.jpg A panoramic view of three or four giraffes standing among sparse trees and dry brush in an open, arid savanna environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/20-11-05-RNP-0053-Cooccurrences.jpg Four African Giraffes standing in a group surrounded by tall grasses and low, green shrubs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/20-10-27-RNP-0118-Cooccurrence.jpg Two giraffes standing together on the grasslands in Africa surrounded by tall grasses and small brown shrubs. They are facing away from the viewer but staring back over their shoulders.. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/regional/protecting-north-carolinas-amphibians-and-reptiles 2025-10-10T10:28:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Regional%20-%20sandhillherps%20-PineBarrenTreefrog_processing-conservation-6.jpg A close-up shot of a small, bright green frog being held in a person's hand and measured with large black calipers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-frog-day-2022-headstarted-gopher-frog-credit-mike-martin-NCWRC-2.jpg A mottled brown Gopher Frog sitting on brown, mossy ground that blends perfectly with its skin. Its wide, yellow eyes are looking upwards towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hellbender_1.jpg A female field researcher is kneeling on a large rock at the edge of a slow-moving, wooded stream or river. She is wearing a dark t-shirt and jeans and is using a handheld electronic multi-meter to measure water quality. A black cable runs from the device into the dark water. The banks of the stream are densely covered with green trees and foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-hellbender-underwater-2.jpg A mottled brown Hellbender salamander underneath the water nestled amongst the rocks on the river floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-herps-hellbender.jpg A long, mottled brown and black patterned amphibian with a flat, rounded head called a Hellbender laying camouflaged on some rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-changes-operations-starting-july-1 2021-08-06T16:25:01-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-guests-w-elephant-1.jpg A older man and woman stand posing together leaning on a wooden handrail and looking back at the viewer. Behind them is a large savanna habitat with two African Elephants standing next to a small pond and several large boulders. White text in the top left corner reads "Bringing Summer Back." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp-Guests-8600.jpg A close-up of a chimpanzee with dark fur and a thoughtful expression, looking through an enclosure window at two human observers in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-red-wolf-pup-names-chosen-public 2021-09-24T11:05:27-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-wolf-and-Pups.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1976.jpg Four zoo staff members in navy blue sweatshirts and face masks are standing outdoors, each holding dark-furred Red Wolf pups in their gloved hands. The two staff members in the center are holding two pups each, looking down at them. The staff members on the ends are each holding one pup. The background is a mix of green fencing/foliage and concrete. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1996.jpg Seven new born Red Wolf pups with dark brown fur laying in a pile on top of one another in a bed of hay. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/keeping-keratins 2021-07-08T11:15:48-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NewestRhinoCalf-5213.jpg A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks beside its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Fig1_watani_grasslands.jpg Two Rhinoceros standing casually in a vast grassland with two small lakes, a winding dirt road, and a line of lush dark trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Fig2_rhino-horn-comparison.jpg A side by side comparison of the profile of two Rhinoceroses and their horns. The one on the left is smaller, with one small stubby horn and one longer, thicker horn. The one on the right has a longer secondary horn and a longer, thin and pointy primary horn. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-kit-and-baby-2.jpg A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. A group of Bongos stands in the shade of some trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/rhino-7f0a5766.jpg Two Rhinoceros with their head down, grazing and standing in the shade. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-loss-amazing-goofy-grizzly-bear 2023-04-11T10:21:50-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Tommo_Grizzly_WebSized_0.jpg A large, brown Grizzly Bear is standing in water so that only its head and neck are visible. Behind it are large, grey rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/tommo-grizzly-bear-animal.jpg A large, brown grizzly bear laying on his back on a woven hammock with its paws splayed, showing off its soft, fuzzy belly. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/conserving-red-colobus-africas-most-threatened-monkey-group 2024-03-26T14:15:40-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WCS-Oban-project-Manager-Peter-Abanyam-training-Rangers-on-the-use-of-the-CyberTracker-device_Photo-by-Peter-Abanyam-WCS-Nigeria_0.jpg Five men, wearing matching short-sleeved green ranger uniforms and shoulder bags, stand close together in a dense forest or jungle environment. They are looking intently at a small electronic device, likely a smartphone or GPS unit, held by the man on the left. The ground beneath them is a dirt path, and lush green foliage surrounds them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Colobus.jpg Map showing the range and conservation status (Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered) of various red colobus monkey species across central Africa, with illustrations and names for each. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-red-colobus-2.jpg A Red Colobus Monkey is perched on a moss-covered tree branch. The monkey has a distinct coloration: a dark gray or black cap, a pale or white face and bib, and a reddish-orange to golden-brown coat on its back and sides, contrasting with darker limbs. It is sitting upright, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-red-colobus-1.jpg Red Colobus Monkey sitting on a branch in a dense forest, with its shaggy brown and grey fur and red tuft on its small head. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international/conserving-endangered-caribbean-reptiles-and-amphibians 2024-03-06T14:14:23-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-puerto-rican-crested-toad-1_0.jpg A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DustinSmith_SilverBoa.jpg A light-colored snake, possibly a super hypo morph of a boa or python, is coiled on a bed of dark brown bark and wood chips. The snake's skin is a pale, off-white or light gray color with faint, small, scattered brown spots. Its head is raised slightly, and its body is gracefully curved and coiled. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-international-rhino-1.jpg A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/conservation_international-boa-vi-boa-survey-usvi-march-2018-4-restricted-jp-zegarra.jpg A Zoo employee is weighing and measuring a Virgin Island boa snake. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-prct.jpg A close-up of a brown, warty toad with large eyes sitting in dark water surrounded by bright green artificial or plastic leafy plants. A large clump of gelatinous toad eggs (spawn), appearing as a mass of small black spheres, is visible in the water near the toad. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/VI-Boa-ds-2019-PR.jpg A small snake called a Virgin Islands Boa, rests coiled up on a light colored tree branch. Its dark black and grey patterned skin is in stark contrast to its perch. The background is black. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/its-little-things-kidzone 2025-02-27T16:05:15-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bumblebees_Bee_Balm.jpg Two large black and yellow patterned bumble bees perched on a pink bee balm blossom with more vibrant blossoms and leaves visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Female_Monarch.jpg A Monarch Butterfly resting on large, oval-shaped leaves displaying its vibrant black and orange patterned wings. There are white spots lining the edges of the wings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Monarch_Eggs.jpg A Monarch Butterfly egg on the bottom of a velvety, dusty green leaf. Finger delicately hold the leaf to showcase the tiny white sphere that is the egg which is barely visible against the fair color of the leaf. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Early_Instar_Monarch_Caterpillar.jpg A tiny yellow and black striped Monarch Caterpillar hiding between the soft, light green leaves of a plant. A thumb and fingers hold back the leaves to display it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Later_Instar_Monarch_Caterpillar.jpg A tiny yellow and black striped Monarch Caterpillar hiding between the soft, light green leaves of a plant. A thumb and fingers hold back the leaves to display it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Swamp_Milkweed_Leaf_Beetle.jpg A macro-view of a small, shiny black and orange beetle resting on a green leaf. The beetle has a black body with a striking, symmetrical orange pattern that forms an "X" or cross across its wing covers. It is positioned on a leaf with pronounced veins, surrounded by other green foliage that is slightly out of focus. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Milkweed_Bug.jpg A small orange and black patterned Milkweed bug sitting on a veiny, light green leaf. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Tiger_Moth_Caterpillars.jpg A close-up of a cluster of small, hairy, light-colored caterpillars gathered on a green leaf, actively eating the leaf and leaving large holes. The caterpillars have black heads. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Skeletonized_Milkweed.jpg skeletonized milkweed, a native plant in North Carolina; the remains of the leaf look skeletal. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bumblebee_Butterfly_Weed.jpg A bumble bee perched on a cluster of tiny, orange blossoms on a butterfly weed. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Spicebush_Swallowtail_Caterpillar.jpg A person's finger is near a small, early-stage caterpillar on a bright green leaf. The caterpillar is mostly brown and black, and its bright yellow osmeterium is visible, suggesting it's actively defending itself. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Dill_Black_Caterpillar.jpg A zoomed in view of a light-skinned hand that is cupped around a tiny black Caterpillar that is perched on the stem of a Dill plants wispy green leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Carpenter_Bee_Blanket_Flower.jpg Large yellow and black Carpenter Bee close up on a bright yellow Blanket Flower that has long, narrow petals. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Bumblebee_Buttonbush.jpg A fuzzy black and yellow Bumble Bee clings upside down to a round, green, textured flower head, gathering pollen. The flower head is part of a larger, spiky white and pale orange flower that is slightly out of focus. Other similar green flower heads and a blurred green background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pollen_Baskets_Verbena.jpg A small black and yellow Bee walks along the top of a small cluster of tiny purple blossoms. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Sweatbee_Coneflower.jpg A small, shiny black Sweat Bee flying toward the long, thin purple petals of a Coneflower. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wasp_Rattlesnake_Master.jpg A wasp perched on the side of a spherical, spiky, white bloom. Other blooms and blurry grass are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/quiet-days-1.jpg Three children stand with their hands on a handrail, facing a large, open habitat. Inside are two elephants that are looking back at the kinds, surrounded by large rocks and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Long_Horn_Beetle_Anise_Hyssop.jpg A Longhorn beetle, characterized by its elongated body and long antennae, is shown resting on a Anise Hyssop flower. The beetle has a striking pattern of yellow and black markings. The Anise Hyssop flower, with its delicate purple blooms, provides a vibrant backdrop to the scene. A green leaf is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hoverfly_Buttonbush.jpg A yellow and brown-striped insect with wings, is upside down and clinging to a large, spherical white flower. The flower has a fluffy, spiky appearance, and there are other similar flowers in the background. The sky is a bright blue, and some green leaves are visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Eyed_Click_Beetle.jpg A small, black and white Eyed Click Beetle rests on a vibrant green Oak leaf. The beetle is positioned diagonally across the leaf, with its distinctive large, oval, black and white "eyes" clearly visible on its thorax. Below the larger leaf, a tiny sprig with two small, heart-shaped green leaves emerges from the dark soil and leaf litter that forms the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Green_Lynx_Spider.jpg A vibrant green Green Lynx spider rests on the serrated edge of a bright green fern frond. The spider, with its long, spiny legs, faces slightly to the right. Its slender body and legs blend seamlessly with the lush green of the fern, which is softly blurred in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/nichols-longleaf-pine-preserve-protecting-giants-piedmont 2021-07-22T15:51:38-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Trees-Ground-View-Nichols-Preserve.jpg The image shows a forest scene at the Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve, with tall trees dominating the view. The undergrowth is visible, and the overall setting is that of a dense woodland. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Betsy-and-tree.jpg A woman wearing a light blue shirt and blue pants smiles while giving a full hug to the trunk of a tall pine tree in a sunny forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Tree-Top-View_0.jpg The upward view of a pine canopy, emphasizing the vertical lines of the tall, dark trunks and the texture of the green pine needles, with the intense blue sky visible in the center. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/New-Tree-Growth.jpg A young pine tree with long needles stands in the foreground of a forest that appears to have experienced a recent fire, with charred ground and tree trunks visible at Nichols Preserve. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Lizard-Camouflage.jpg A close up view of a lizard with brown mottled skin clinging to the side of a brown tree. The color and texture of the lizards skin blend seamlessly with the tree bark. A blurry forest is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/world-ranger-day-2021-conservation-during-covid 2021-08-02T12:04:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Kafue-rangers-find-a-snare-on-SMART-patrol_CREDIT-Sebastian-Kennerknecht-Panthera.jpg Three individuals appear to be rangers engaged in fieldwork within a dry, grassy environment with scattered trees. One person, whose hands are prominently featured in the foreground, is holding a smartphone displaying a tracking application. Another individual, wearing a camouflage hat and a long-sleeved green shirt, is kneeling and looking at something on the ground. A third person, also wearing a long-sleeved green shirt and boots, is kneeling and writing on a notepad while seemingly using a compass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/SebastianKennerknecht_Xia-Stevens-in-SMART-Training_0.jpg An indoor training session with a woman in a polo shirt pointing to a data spreadsheet projected onto a screen. She is instructing a group of about eight men seated around a table, all wearing camouflage uniforms. Several laptops are open on the table. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/SMART-debrief-at-Kafue_CREDIT-Sebastian-Kennerknecht-Panthera.jpg Several individuals who appear to be of African descent are gathered in a room, engaged in a meeting or training session. One individual in the foreground is holding a document with printed text. Another person is visible in profile, looking towards a wall-mounted monitor displaying what appears to be a software interface. In the background, others are seated around a table, some wearing face masks. A whiteboard with handwritten notes is also visible on the wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/XiaStevens_KafueLioness_4x3.jpg A lioness resting peacefully in a field of tall grass with her paw stretched out. Tall grass and some brush and limbs are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/photo-ark-photo-shoot-joel-sartore 2021-12-08T15:41:23-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Joel-Sartore_Camera_Equipment.jpg A male wildlife photographer, wearing a black collared shirt and a blue face mask, kneels in a barn. He is surrounded by camera gear, including tripods, a flash umbrella, and camera bags. He gestures toward a laptop screen which displays a photograph of a male elk with antlers standing in a field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Joel-Sartore_Photographing.jpg The back of a light skinned person's head craning over a camera. The person is facing a wooden and metal barn door with a small square hatch that is open, revealing the face of a small grasslands animal. The person is photographing behind the scenes for grasslands species. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Joel-Sartore_Photographs_Grasslands.jpg Joel Sartore photographing at the North Carolina Zoo. Two people appear to be interacting with a Gemsbok through a partially open door with a fenced window. One person is sitting on a blue chair facing the door, seemingly holding a camera up to the opening. The other person is standing and pulling on a chain or rope that appears to be connected to the door. The Gemsbok is visible through the window, standing inside an enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Wooden_Holding_Wallsjpg.jpg An empty horse stall with three sides made of wooden planks and a metal frame. The floor is concrete, and the stall is located inside a large barn-like building with a metal ceiling. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/White_Walls.jpg An indoor enclosure for animals is shown with white panels forming the walls and a layer of white paint covering the floor. A red bucket sits in the bottom left corner of the frame. The enclosure appears to be under a metal roof structure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Covering_Holding.jpg Two zoo staff members set up a large black mat on the floor of an empty interior animal stall, using a red ladder nearby. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Grasslands_Birth.jpg A Gemsbok and its calf standing in a grassy field. The adult Gemsbok has a light brown body with black markings on its face and legs, and long, straight horns. The calf is smaller and lighter in color and is standing tucked close to the adults side. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Large_Joel-Sartore_05.05.21-1306.jpg A close-up shot of a bongo's face and horns. The bongo has a reddish-brown coat with black and white stripes. http://www.nczoo.org/education/regional-wildlife-conservation-fall-2021 2021-10-08T15:08:45-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-hellbender-2.jpg A mottled brown Hellbender salamander underneath the water nestled amongst the rocks on the river floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Hellbender_3448.jpg Two wildlife workers (a man and a woman) in casual outdoor gear are lifting and moving a large, specialized green animal containment bag near a truck and dense green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/join-seasonal-team 2024-01-27T06:29:21-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Brent_Robbins2_Seasonal.jpg A man with dark hair and wearing a NC Zoo staff uniform and a mask, working the giraffe deck feeding deck. He is holding a head of lettuce in one arm and is extending the other out to feed a giraffe standing next to him with its tongue out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/join-seasonal-team-1.jpg A man with dark hair and wearing a NC Zoo staff uniform and a mask, working the giraffe deck feeding deck. He is holding a head of lettuce in one arm and is extending the other out to feed a giraffe standing next to him with its tongue out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/join-seasonal-team-drive-2.jpg A man wearing glasses and a cowboy hat sits with his arm resting out the window as he drives a large green, open-air truck. A yellow logo with animals and the words "Zoofari: An African Wildlife Adventure" is on the driver door. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/join-seasonal-team-tram-2.jpg An older, light skinned man wearing a brown hat, blue t-shirt, and khaki shorts, stands in the back of a white tram, between two rows of chairs and resting his hands on two poles that stand on either side of him. Trees are visible in the background and there is a North Carolina Zoo logo on the side of the white tram door. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/join-seasonal-team-giraffe-deck-2.jpg A man with short dark hair, wearing a black face mask and blue tshirt, stands under an open air shelter preparing lettuce for Giraffe feeding at a tall wooden counter. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/brief-history-elephant-collaring-central-and-west-africa-north-carolina-zoo 2021-08-17T10:14:15-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/First-elephant-collared-by-the-NC-Zoo-team-in-Cote-d%27Ivoire.jpg A group of people, appearing to be of diverse backgrounds and potentially including wildlife professionals or researchers, gathered around a sleeping elephant in a lush, green outdoor forest. The elephant is lying on its side, and the people are positioned around it, some touching or examining it. It is the first elephant collared by the Zoo in Cote d'Ivoire. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/First-elephant-collared-on-Mt.-Cameroon.jpg A large Elephant lies on the ground which is covered with leaf litter in the middle of a dense forest. A light skinned man stands over the elephant near its head, seemingly placing a collar around its neck. It is the first elephant collated on Mt. Cameroon http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/JbMinter_Elephant-collar-application.jpg High-angle shot of a small group of elephants, including a few huddled together, grazing on a hillside covered in vibrant green grass and scattered bushes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/First-elephant-collared-by-the-NC-Zoo-team.%2C-Bouba-Ndjida-National-Park%2C-Cameroon.jpg A large Elephant lies on the ground which is covered with leaf litter in the middle of a dense forest. A group of dark skinned people in green ranger uniforms stands over the elephant near its head, seemingly placing a collar around its neck. It is the first elephant collared at Bouba Ndjida National Park by the Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/First-forest-elephant-collared-by-the-NC-Zoo-team%2C-Ndangaye-Bai%2C-Lobeke-NP-3.jpg A forest elephant lies on its side in mud next to a creek in a dense tropical forest. There are a group of dark skinned men standing near its head and they appear to be putting a tracking collar around its neck. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/First-bongo-ever-collared-in-the-wild%2C-SE-Cameroon.jpg A Bongo stands in a dense, dark forest, staring at a trail cam. Its distinctive red fur and white stripes down its side are visible, as well as a white tracking collar around its neck. It is the first bongo collared in Cameroon http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/First-elephant-collared-in-Nigeria-by-the-NC-Zoo-team.-This-was-then-first-elephant-ever-collared-in-Nigeria.jpg A large Elephant lies on its side in the middle of a dense forest. A group of five men in green ranger uniforms are placing a thick, brown leather tracking collar around its neck. It is the first elephant collared in Nigeria by the Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Elephant-collar-3-2018.jpg An aerial view of a large Elephant lying on its side in a small clearing of a lush green forest. It is surrounded by a team of people consisting of rangers and veterinarians who are putting a tracking collar around its neck. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-celebrates-20-years-wildlife-rehabilitation-center 2021-08-18T14:50:54-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jb-Taylor-Bear-cub.jpg Two veterinary or rescue staff members, both wearing dark blue uniforms, face masks, and gloves, are carefully holding and examining a small, dark-furred animal in a clinical setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WRC_3_Otters.jpg Three dark brown otters lay together on the wet, sandy ground next to a small rectangular pool. some tree branches lay in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Owl-Release-Halley-0958.jpg A female Zoo Team member wearing thick gloves kneels to gently release an owl, showcasing a moment of success and celebration following the bird's tenure at the Zoo's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WRC_otter.jpg A veterinary professional wearing a blue scrub top, a face mask, protective eyewear, and long purple gloves. They are holding a small, dark-furred small mammal in their gloved hands, examining it carefully in a brightly lit indoor medical setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/WRC_otter_4x3V.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/camera-trapping-conservation 2021-08-23T15:12:48-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Coyote.jpg A wildlife trail camera image from June 12, 2021, showing a lean, tan coyote walking away to the left across a forest floor covered in dead leaves and small rocks, with a smaller, dark-furred animal in its jaws. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Camera.jpg A square, green box containing a trail camera is strapped to a tree trunk in the midst of a dense forest. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/capacity-building-tanzania-training-rangers-how-deal-poisoning-incident 2021-09-06T09:09:14-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Poisoning-event-scenario---searching-for-clues.jpg A group of five men walking on a path through a savanna. There are large trees and tall grass on either side of the path and in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/End-of-training-group-photo.jpg A group of people, mostly uniformed park rangers, poses for a photo outside. A woman in a white blazer and black pants stands in the center of the back row, and two men kneeling in the front row are holding up certificates. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Poisoning-event-scenario---gathering-information.jpg A group of five men stand in a group next to a tree in the middle of a savanna environment. There is tall grass around them and trees sprinkled in the background. The group is facing away from the camera and appear to be looking at and discussing something close to the tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Group-work---practicing-data-collection-at-a-poisoning-incident.jpg Four people wearing park ranger-style uniforms are gathered around a wooden table in an office. They are all looking down and appear to be discussing documents on the table. The person on the far right, a woman with her hair pulled back, is writing with a blue pen. Two men on the left and a third man next to the woman are leaning in to observe the documents. A bottle of water sits on the table, and two framed maps hang on the tan wall in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Receiving-the-training-certificate.jpg Two women standing together against a black wall. The one on the left is light skinned with dark hair and is wearing a tan zoo shirt. The one on the right is darker skinned with short hair, and is wearing a tan rangers shirt. They are both holding a blue certificate together and it appears that one of them is receiving the training certificate. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-vultures.jpg A group of five African White-backed Vultures, are gathered on a low dirt mound in an open grassland. One individual on the right has a pink, featherless neck and face, indicating it is likely a Lappet-faced Vulture or similar species, interacting with the others. The background is a soft, hazy landscape. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/hawksome-research 2025-03-28T09:20:35-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-tail-hawk.jpg A large Red Tail Hawk perched on a hand wearing a brown, leather glove. It appears to have just landed, as its legs and wings are stretched out. Bare tree branches are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/vegetation.jpg A potted evergreen tree with glossy leaves is elevated on several light-colored stone blocks. The pot is black and appears to be made of plastic. The tree is situated next to a structure with a dark roof and wire mesh sides, possibly an animal enclosure. To the right of the pot is a raised garden bed made of a dark, curved material, containing various green plants. The ground is dirt and mulch, with some sparse vegetation. The side of a building with dark gray siding is visible to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/plug-help-environment 2021-09-30T13:04:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/EV-photo-Drive-Electric-Event.jpg Three electric cars, a blue, white, and red sedan, are parked at a charging station with solar panels visible in the background. A large green and white logo for "National Drive Electric Week" is in the lower left corner. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/keeping-windows-safe-birds 2025-12-30T16:06:57-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Window_dots_bird_strike_prevention.jpg Interior view looking out a large, gridded glass panel window into a bright, rocky desert garden featuring cacti, succulents, and other drought-tolerant plants. The glass may have a dotted pattern to deter birds.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/reflective_windows.jpg A large, very reflective window on a textured grey building that shows the parking lot across the road. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bird_strike_prevention_leaf_decals.jpg A long, glass-paneled building with a white fabric roof is shown with several flamingos standing in a small pool of water in the foreground. The glass panels have a translucent leaf pattern on them, obscuring the view into the building. T http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/bird_strike_decals_sign.jpg An interpretive sign explaining bird strike prevention window decals. It includes a picture of windows with patterns painted on them and heading text that reads " Window Decals Increase Visibility." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/installing_zen_bird_strike_prevention_pattern.jpg A person standing on a ladder next to a large grey building is marking vertical spacing with masking tape to roll paint pattern. Another person stands on the ground staring up to spot the person on the ladder. There are trees and a parking lot in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/applying_paint_windows.jpg A person wearing safety gear, including a harness, mask and helmet, stands next to a grey building with large windows. They are holding a paint roller with a long silver handle, and are using the roller to paint a white floral pattern on the window panes. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-receives-top-international-award-environmental-sustainability 2025-11-24T08:59:26-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-Rafiki-1_0.jpg Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/front-lines-cutting-edge-technology-upgrades-help-smart-transform-conservation-around-world 2021-10-23T13:49:01-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/SMART-fly_over-Bergl.jpg A helicopter pilot in a khaki flight suit is shown from the shoulder up, seated in the cockpit. The instrument panel is visible on the left, displaying several analog gauges. In the center, a tablet is mounted on the dash, showing a digital display, which the pilot appears to be looking at or interacting with. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International-smart-bergl-bioko-conservation644.jpg View of someone's hands holding a SMART spacial monitoring and reporting tool, which is a small, black handheld device the size of a cell phone. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/CREDIT-Bad-Rabbit-Studios-%26-FZS.jpg A person appearing to be a woman with short dark hair, possibly a ranger given the green uniform with yellow and black shoulder markings, is seated at a desk. She is smiling and looking towards a computer monitor. Her hands are positioned on a computer mouse and keyboard. Behind her, there is a map on the wall and some papers. A computer tower and monitor are visible on the desk. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Kafue-rangers-find-a-snare-on-SMART-patrol_CREDIT-Sebastian-Kennerknecht-Panthera.jpg Three individuals appear to be rangers engaged in fieldwork within a dry, grassy environment with scattered trees. One person, whose hands are prominently featured in the foreground, is holding a smartphone displaying a tracking application. Another individual, wearing a camouflage hat and a long-sleeved green shirt, is kneeling and looking at something on the ground. A third person, also wearing a long-sleeved green shirt and boots, is kneeling and writing on a notepad while seemingly using a compass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-lions.jpg Two African Lion cubs lying together on the dusty ground in a vast field. There are trees around them and in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/masters-night-road-again-bats 2021-10-30T10:17:31-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/sunset-in-the-pine-forest.jpg A panoramic view of a pine forest at sunset. The dense forest is dark and shadowy against the backdrop of the blue sky darkening and fading orange near the horizon line as the sun sinks lower. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vampire-Bat-Colony.jpg A colony of small, brown bats, likely Little Brown Bats or Big Brown Bats, are huddled tightly together, hanging from a pale wall or ceiling. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/Captured-Calls.jpg A screenshot of a mobile app's data list, displayed on a dark background, showing environmental or wildlife detections. The list is sorted by "Sort by Species" and features entries from March 22, 2021, showing file IDs (e.g., TADBRA_20210322_194204), timestamps (e.g., 7:42 PM), and event durations (mostly 14 s). Several entries include a yellow butterfly/moth icon, possibly indicating a specific species or classification. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/two-bat-id-CREDIT--Han-LI.jpg A dark spectrogram displays four distinct, short, downward-sloping, yellow-green frequency-modulated (FM) echolocation pulses, characteristic of a bat call. The vertical axis ranges from approximately $10\text{ kHz}$ to $80\text{ kHz}$, and the horizontal axis is marked in $100\text{ ms}$ increments, showing the pulses roughly $400\text{ ms}$ apart. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/Evidence-of-MFTB.jpg A pop-up menu in a dark-themed bat acoustic analysis app shows two suggested species identifications based on a detected call: Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) and Silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans). Each suggestion includes a small photo of the bat and an information icon. A button at the bottom reads "CHOOSE ID FROM LIST" http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bat-appreciation-group-1_0.jpg A group of five, small, brown Vampire Bats hanging upside down from a cave wall, looking at the viewer with their large ears and beady black eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-receives-accreditation-association-zoos-and-aquariums 2021-11-29T10:48:24-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/KeeperTuttle_DSC0991.jpg A zookeeper wearing a navy shirt, stands next to a large, orange, metal gate or stable. On the opposite side of the gate stands a large rhino, facing the keeper who is holding food out towards its nose. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/garden_butterfly.jpg A young woman is leaning down and pointing out a red and orange zinnia flower to a small child in a brightly lit, colorful garden. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-Rafiki-1_0.jpg Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/directors-holiday-wishes 2021-12-08T09:34:17-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Snow_North_America-4798.jpg A wooden Marsh Boardwalk and large, red sculpture resembling a weather vane covered in Snow. The sky above is grey and cloudy. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/Winter_Guests.jpg A group of Winter guests entering the Zoo. Three individuals including one adult and two kids walk over a large cement bridge that has tall handrails on either side and two tall informational signs placed at either end. In the background are trees, colorful pennant flags, and blue banners with pictures of Winter animals on them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Winter_Grizzly_Bear.jpg A fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear walking across the snow. There is a large wall of rocks and some grass visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Keeper_Arctic_Fox.jpg A zoo keeper in a blue uniform and gloves hand-feeds a white Arctic Fox through the netting of its enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1947.jpg a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves holds a newborn Red Wolf pup to show the viewer while standing in an outdoor environment. The person's face is not visble. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Snow_Polar_Bear-6617.jpg A large, Polar Bear sleeping on a snowy rock with its head on its paws. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/winter-with-us-elk-1.jpg A male Elk with a large rack of antlers stands in a snowy field next to another elk that is grazing on hay on the ground. The elk have brown and dark reddish-brown coats. The landscape is covered in a light layer of snow, with bare trees and a forest line visible in the background under a gray sky. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/north-carolina-zoo-supports-reintroduction-visayan-warty-pigs-back-wild 2021-12-03T09:10:00-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Visayan-warty-pigs_1.jpg A pair of fuzzy, black and brown Visayan warty pigs standing along a dirt path that is lined with tall grass. Their distinctive short tusks and black mane that lines their backs are visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/Danapa-nature-Reserve_1.jpg Danapa Nature Reserve from a birds eye view looking over the dense forest past the tree tops to a mountain range that is draped in light fog. In the background, the sun is just starting to dip behind the mountains, creating a breathtaking yellow, orange, and pink sunset. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/visayan_warty_pig_4x3.jpg A Visayan warty pig is walking through a grassy area. The pig has a dark coat and prominent tusks." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/Danapa-Nature-Reserve_2.jpg Danapa Nature Reserve from a birds eye view looking over the dense forest past the tree tops to a mountain range that is draped in light fog. The sky is blue and full of white, fluffy clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/Visayan-warty-pig-with-tracking-collar.jpg Three small Visayan warty pigs with tracking collars, rooting around in a grassy clearing. There are trees and rocks in the blurry backgorund. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/Remote-camera-trap-image-of-Visayan-warty-pigs_2.jpg Two Visayan Warty Pigs walking on a path through a dense green forest. They are furry, black and have prominent tusks. The one on the left appears to be eating from the ground, while the one on the right is wading in a large mud puddle. http://www.nczoo.org/news/grizzly-bear-has-new-home-north-carolina-zoo 2021-12-23T11:30:19-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-researchers-2.jpg Three volunteers wearing yellow shirts, stand next to the tall glass of an animal enclosure holding small electronic tablets, seeming to take notes and collecting data on the animal inside. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-growing-gorillas 2024-01-27T06:08:03-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-headshot-2.jpg A closeup of the strong, fuzzy black face of a Silverback Gorilla who is sitting in a grassy environment, staring right at the viewer with its bright brown eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-research-growing-with-gorillas-Hadari-2.jpg A male gorilla with dark fur and a gray-furred back is sitting on the ground, leaning against a thin metal pole. He is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. His right hand is resting on the pole, and his left hand is on his left knee. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-Apollo-Bomassa-2.jpg Two smaller, black Gorillas that appear to be playing or wrestling with each other next to a tree in a grassy field. A larger Gorilla stands on all fours in the background next to a tall rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-youth-2.jpg A large, muscular Gorilla stands facing a fuzzy baby Gorilla that is walking under a log that is laying on the ground and has a couple of parts that rise up creating a tunnel. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-walking-2_1.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/welcoming-our-new-grizzly-ronan-arizona 2024-02-01T05:19:42-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-researchers-2.jpg Three volunteers wearing yellow shirts, stand next to the tall glass of an animal enclosure holding small electronic tablets, seeming to take notes and collecting data on the animal inside. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/new-grizzly-ronan-honey-2_0.jpg A large brown bear is being fed a treat from a yellow plastic bottle by a zookeeper through the wire mesh of a holding or transfer cage. The bear is standing inside the cage with its mouth extended toward the bottle. The zookeeper, wearing a dark blue hooded jacket, a dark knit cap, a face mask, and black gloves, is kneeling outside the cage, holding the bottle. The scene takes place outdoors on a sunny day. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/new-grizzly-ronan-training-paw-2_0.jpg A zookeeper in a dark jacket, jeans, and a face mask stands next to a metal cage door, interacting with a brown Grizzly bear. The animal is standing on its hind legs, with its paws on the cage, accepting food from the keeper's hand through the wires. The scene is outdoors on a bright day. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Ronan-Grizzly-Training-14.jpg A zookeeper in a dark jacket, jeans, and a face mask stands next to a metal cage door, interacting with a brown Grizzly bear. The animal is standing on its hind legs, with its paws on the cage, accepting food from the keeper's hand through the wires. The scene is outdoors on a bright day. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/new-grizzly-ronan-swim-2.jpg A large, dark brown Grizzly Bear climbing onto a rock with its large claws, and out of the water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/new-grizzly-ronan-1_1.jpg A large, fuzzy, Grizzly Bear walks on all fours through the woods, next to a large rocky wall. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-closes-aviary-public-precautionary-measure-protect-birds 2022-01-24T15:01:28-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Aviary_Bird-2594.jpg A small, captivating blue-gray tanager perches on a slender twig, its powder-blue plumage accented by slightly darker blue wings and tail, all set against a blurred brown background with hints of green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/school-other-side-world-conservation-education-during-covid-19-lockdown 2022-01-27T15:27:48-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Student-Investigate-Tree-UNITE.jpg A young child wearing a light blue shirt, a black skirt and appearing to be taking notes in a notebook, stands next to a tree and looking up at it. The tree is tall and covered in vines that have large, teardrop shaped leaves. It is in a grassy clearing with several other smaller trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/UNITE-Samwell-Leading-Activity.jpg A man in a gray shirt stands, writing on a chalk board that has been covered with large white sheets of poster paper. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/UNITE-Teachers-Traditional-Beehives.jpg A group of people are gathered outdoors around two tall, green, woven structures. The structures are cone-shaped and appear to be made of plant material. The people are dressed in a variety of casual clothing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Student-Workbook-UNITE.jpg A young child sits on a wooden bench, holding a notebook and pen and looking up at the camera. They have dark skin, short hair, and are wearing a light blue shirt and a black skirt. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/UNITE-Student-Response.jpg A handwritten response to a question about biodiversity that states: "Biodiversity shapes and supports every part of our existence. But these connections are not often obvious, we humans have pursued our short term interests with limited thinking for the well-being of other species." Below this, in response to a hypothetical question about being the environmental minister in Borneo, the text suggests advising people to sleep under mosquito nets and to slash vegetation around homes to reduce breeding areas. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/UNITE-Student-Response2.jpg A handwritten response discusses the negative future environmental impact of deforestation, burning, illegal hunting, and the use of fertilizers and herbicides, noting their harm to soil microbes essential for healthy soil. Below this is a printed heading about the impacts of humans on biodiversity and conservation. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-feb-9-2022-10-am 2024-01-25T04:41:59-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/love-hornbills-day-2022 2024-01-27T05:29:30-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international-rufous-hornbill.jpg A close-up of a large, dark-bodied Rufous Hornbill, perched on a wooden beam. The bird has deep red-brown to black plumage, striking blue eyes, and a massive, bright red beak with a prominent casque (a helmet-like structure) on top. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/love-hornbills-day-2022-logo-2.jpg A stylized cartoon hornbill with a large yellow-tipped casque, red and pink head, and long tail feathers is perched on a branch. The text "LOVE Hornbills DAY" is arched in green and blue text above the bird, with "13 February" and two yellow hearts underneath. The image is framed by a green circle and decorative vines with dark leaves and small orange berries. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/love-hornbills-day-2022-Rhinoceros-Hornbill-pair-Con-Foley-Borneo-2.jpg Two black-feathered Rhinoceros Hornbills are perched on branches. The birds have prominent red and yellow casques on their large beaks. One bird is on a higher branch, while the other is below, eating what appears to be a fruit from a long, hanging cluster of berries. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/love-hornbills-day-2022-rufous-headed-hornbill-credit-Aparajita-Datta-2.jpg A close-up of a large Hornbill bird with reddish-brown feathers on its body and black wings. It has a distinctive large, pale yellow bill with dark markings. Around its eyes, there's bright blue skin, and under its chin, there are patches of orange and red skin. The bird is looking to the left, and the background is a blurred sky with white clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/love-hornbills-day-2022-visayan-hornbill-2.jpg A Visayan Hornbill perched on a tree branch in a wire fence enclosure. This bird has grey wings, a long, hooked grey beak, and a white head and body with reddish splotches around its legs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/love-hornbills-day-2022-Sulu-Hornbills-Photo-credit-Ivan-Sarenas-1.jpg Two Black Sulu Hornbills are perched on a thick, horizontal tree branch. Both birds have entirely black bodies and casques, with striking long, pale yellow tails. The birds are framed by dark green leaves against a bright, blurred forest background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/polar-bear-paytons-first-year-north-carolina-zoo 2025-04-04T11:25:43-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/Payton-Polar-Bear2.jpg An overhead look at Polar Bear Payton swimming in bright blue water. There are large rocks stacked in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Payton-Polar-Bear-Close-Up.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a rocky landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/payton%27s-first-year-headshot-2.jpg A closeup of a Polar Bear stands perched on top of a large rock looking off to the left. There are even larger rocks piled behind it. Its bright white fur is muddy in places around its legs and belly. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/day-in-the-life-polar-bear-keeper-ice-cave-2.jpg A giant, fuzzy Polar Bear laying flat with its arms and legs spread out on the rocky floor of a cave, facing away from the viewer and out towards the lush expanse of its habitat which is full of trees, tall grasses, and large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/Payton-Polar-Bear-6.jpg A view looking up at a Polar Bear that is next to the glass in a pool. Its head is raised and its eyes are closed as it basks in the sun and cool water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/payton%27s-first-year-standing-2.jpg A Polar Bear stands perched on top of a large rock looking off to the right. There are even larger rocks piled behind it on the right and a white, plastic cube floating in the water to its left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/payton%27s-first-year-meeting-anana-2.jpg Two muddy Polar Bears standing in a rocky cave with a hay covered floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/payton%27s-first-year-sleepy-2.jpg A large Polar Bear sits on a wet rock, leaning up on its front paws. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/payton%27s-first-year-1.jpg A Polar Bear swimming next to a rock wall in the bright, blue water of its pool. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/equality-diversity-inclusion-black-history-and-me 2024-01-26T00:40:01-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/chris-goldston-education-1.jpg A man wearing glasses, jeans, and a NC Zoo uniform stands behind a table laden with fresh produce next to an animal habitat in the woods, gesturing towards the leafy greens. A woman, possibly a mother, stands next to him, and two young boys, possibly her children, look at the vegetables. One boy wears a black t-shirt with a yellow Batman logo, and the other wears an orange t-shirt. Other guests are visible in the background, surrounded by greenery. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-walking-2_1.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chris-goldston-portrait-2.jpg chris-goldston-portrait http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chris-goldston-produce-2.jpg A man wearing a navy baseball hat and jacket, blue face mask and latex gloves, and cargo pants stands in a grassy field. He is holding a grey, plastic box full of various fruits and veggies in one arm, and spreading the produce on the ground with the other hand. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chris-goldston-later-portrait-2.jpg chris-goldston-later-portrait http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chris-goldston-education-1.jpg A man wearing glasses, jeans, and a NC Zoo uniform stands behind a table laden with fresh produce next to an animal habitat in the woods, gesturing towards the leafy greens. A woman, possibly a mother, stands next to him, and two young boys, possibly her children, look at the vegetables. One boy wears a black t-shirt with a yellow Batman logo, and the other wears an orange t-shirt. Other guests are visible in the background, surrounded by greenery. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/world-wildlife-day-2022-reflections-conservation-after-two-years-covid-19 2024-01-27T05:22:48-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---rhino---RAB_6981-conservation-6981.jpg A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research---main---Ridges-Mountain-Spotted-Salamander-DS-conservation--8.jpg A forested environment with the focus on a pond and a bunch of smaller rocks, giving the impression of mountainous terrain. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1_0.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20chimp%20-%20OurWork-conservation--4.jpg A close up of a chimp looking serene in a lush green natural environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Regional%20-%20sandhillherps%20-PineBarrenTreefrog_processing-conservation-6.jpg A close-up shot of a small, bright green frog being held in a person's hand and measured with large black calipers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Conservation-NC-Zoo-1.jpg A group of three people—two women and one man—are gathered around the back of a truck or utility vehicle, appearing to be performing a field veterinary or medical procedure. They are in a dry, open, savanna-like environment with sparse trees and brown, dusty ground. One woman, wearing an orange shirt and a cap, is leaning over a turquoise towel, possibly attending to an animal or patient not fully visible. Another woman, in a gray shirt, is helping from the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---main---DSC_0018-conservation-0018.jpg Three African elephants walk across a dry, grassy savanna with a massive, bare baobab tree dominating the center background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-wildlife-day-2022-cross-river-gorilla-2.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a dense forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-vultures-release-2.jpg A team of three wildlife researchers is working in a grassy, open field. A large vulture is in the process of taking flight from the ground. One researcher is on the ground with a piece of equipment, and another is leaning into the back of a beige four-wheel-drive vehicle. A third researcher is standing by a blue folding table on the left side of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-wildlife-day-2022-wreathed-hornbill-credit-aparajita-datta-2.jpg A large black bird with a yellow face, red around its eyes and long, curved white beak, possibly a Wreathed hornbill male, is perched on a high, bare tree branch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-wildlife-day-2022-jb-loomis-elephant-collaring-2.jpg Three men are squatting and posing for a photo next to a sleeping elephant lying on its side in a field of tall grass.. The man on the left is Caucasian with a gray beard and a green cap. The middle man is also Caucasian with a navy cap. The man on the right is Black with one hand on the elephant's tusk. All three men are wearing outdoor clothing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-puerto-rican-crested-toad-1_0.jpg A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-metamorph-conservation-2_1.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting in shallow water littered with leaves and grass that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/take-a-hike-binoculars-1_0.jpg A person in cold weather gear, stands on a trail in the woods, looking off to the right with a pair of binoculars. Next to them is a large sign with the title "Purgatory Trail" with a map and some instructions underneath. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-wildlife-day-2022-international-rhino-1.jpg A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/world-frog-day-2022 2025-03-12T08:41:22-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-frog-day-2022-USFW-biologist-Carlos-Pacheco-2.jpg A man with a baseball cap and a light-colored shirt is crouching down, taking a close-up photo of a plant with his smartphone. The plant has a yellow ribbon tied around one of its branches and is growing in front of a rocky, uneven wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1_0.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-herps-hellbender.jpg A long, mottled brown and black patterned amphibian with a flat, rounded head called a Hellbender laying camouflaged on some rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-metamorph-conservation-2_1.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting in shallow water littered with leaves and grass that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-frog-day-2022-headstarted-gopher-frog-credit-mike-martin-NCWRC-2.jpg A mottled brown Gopher Frog sitting on brown, mossy ground that blends perfectly with its skin. Its wide, yellow eyes are looking upwards towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-adult-conservation-2_0.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting amongst grass and moss that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/world-frog-day-2022-headstarted-gopher-frog-1_0.jpg A small brown Puerto Rican Crested Toad with mottled skin and large brown eyes sitting on the ground which is wet and covered with brown pine needles.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-frog-day-2022-puerto-rican-crested-toad-male-2.jpg A zoomed in view of a small Puerto Rican Crested Toad. It is sitting on a leaf, the surrounding area littered with other leaves, staring at the viewer with its wide, rounded, yellow eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/world-frog-day-2022-red-eyed-coqui-2.jpg A very narrow view of a Red Eyed Coqui, a tiny Frog with reddish-green skin and big, dark red eyes. It is sitting on the ground which is covered in grass and moss. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-exploring-space 2024-01-26T08:58:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/giraffe-01-1140x534.jpg Three giraffes of varying patterns and a zebra, positioned in a cluster against a backdrop of trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-research-exploring-space-herd-2.jpg A group of four Giraffes stand together in the shade of some trees next to a rock wall. Their necks are craned and looking to the right with their distinct brown and tan pattern visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/two-giraffe.jpg Two giraffes , stand side-by-side in a wooded area with tall trees and green foliage at the North Carolina Zoo. The giraffes have distinct brown and white patterns on their bodies http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-research-exploring-space-chimps-2.jpg Three chimpanzees are in an enclosure that resembles a forest. One is sitting on a lower branch, looking directly at the camera. Two others are on a higher branch, facing each other. One appears to be grooming the other. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-research-exploring-space-1.jpg Three brown and tan patterned Giraffes standing proudly in a line behind a black and white striped Zebra in a grassy field that is lined with trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/earth-day-2022-zoo 2024-01-26T00:51:46-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/Dandelion-and-Carpenter-Bee.jpg A round, fuzzy Carpenter Bee flying over and preparing to land on a bright yellow Dandelion flower that is growing amongst grass and other green leaves close to the ground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/earth-day-2022-deadnettle-2.jpg A close-up of a small, flowering plant with purplish-green leaves, known as henbit deadnettle, growing in a patch of green grass. Tiny, light purple flowers are visible at the top of the plant. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/earth-day-2022-redbud-branch-2.jpg A cluster of tiny light pink flowers at the end of a thin branch with blurred trees visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/Pollination-Station-2-Knorpp.jpg A brightly painted pot, labeled "Pollination Stallion," contains a variety of flowering plants with yellow and orange blooms. The pot itself is decorated with a vibrant, abstract design featuring geometric shapes and stylized animal figures in multiple colors. The pot is situated outdoors on a stone base, with a building and sidewalk visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/earth-day-2022-redbud-tree-2.jpg A short tree that is so full of small, pink blossoms that it appears almost fuzzy. Other trees and a paved road are visible behind this beautiful plant. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/earth-day-2022-dandelion-and-bee-1.jpg A close-up of a vibrant yellow Dandelion flower with delicate, spiky petals, set against a backdrop of lush green foliage. A Bee is hovering over the bloom preparing to land. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-permanent-closure-its-aviary-habitat 2022-04-21T11:42:08-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-WSCamp-Aviary.jpg A group of children and adults standing in a lush, green forest or jungle setting. They are all looking upward, with some pointing, at something high in the trees, like birds or a canopy. The light filtering through the leaves creates a dappled, vibrant atmosphere http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bird-aviary-spring-3.jpg A small, vibrant green parrot with a bright red throat patch is perched atop a large, bright red, cone-shaped flower. The parrot is looking down at the flower. The background is a dark, lush green, suggesting a tropical environment. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/abby-rhinos-new-look 2024-01-26T00:59:53-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Rhino-Abby-2.jpg A large, muddy Rhino rooting around in the grass of an open field. Its two front horns appear to be missing. There are patches of tall grass and a fallen tree visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/abby-new-look-close-up-2.jpg A close-up, profile view of a large grey Rhino with no horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/abby-new-look-grazing-2.jpg A muddy White Rhinoceros with one small horn walking and grazing through a field that is sprinkled with trees and tall grasses. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/abby-new-look-no-horn-2.jpg A Rhinoceros with muddy skin, long flat ears and no horn, stands grazing in a vast field with many bare trees in the background. Behind it, another Rhinoceros is grazing alone. A long wall made of stacked rocks is seen curving around the edge of the field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/abby-new-look-1.jpg A large grey Rhino with no horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourning-death-chimp-nori 2022-05-04T15:18:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Nori-0053.jpg A curious chimpanzee named Nori gazes directly at the camera with an open mouth, framed against a lush green, sunny backdrop of her natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-11-2022 2024-01-25T04:40:28-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/take-hike-national-trails-day-north-carolina-zoo-june-4-2022 2022-12-16T10:24:13-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/hiking-1.jpg Two women in athletic clothes, walking together, smiling and talking as they move along a gravel path that winds through a dense forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hiking-trail.jpg A wooded forest scene with a partially clear trail winding through the middle. Large rocks and shrubs are sprinkled along both sides of the trail. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-06/hikingtrail.jpg A group of four people, possibly a family, consisting of a man, a woman, and two small girls, walks along a dirt path in a wooded area. The girls are running ahead of the adults and appear to be laughing. The adults are walking behind them and may be smiling. The individuals are wearing casual clothing, including jeans and sweaters. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/take-hike-celebrate-national-trails-day-june-4 2024-01-27T08:10:25-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Purgatory-Mountain-Trail.jpg A wooded forest scene with a partially clear trail winding through the middle. Large rocks and shrubs are sprinkled along both sides of the trail. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Purgatory-mountain-trail-hiking.jpg A person wearing a dark blue toboggan and jacket, stands at what appears to be a trail head in a forest, looking through a pair of binoculars. A large sign with the title "Purgatory Trail" appears to hold a map, and trail rules. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/take-a-hike-till-2.jpg Four adults using gardening tools to break up the earth, creating a trail through the barren forest. A fallen tree lays in front of where they are working. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/take-a-hike-excavator-2.jpg A person wearing protective gear driving a small, yellow construction vehicle with a digging bucket on the front in the woods. They appear to be scooping up dirt to clear the space. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/take-a-hike-marsh-2.jpg A dense, green forested area with a creek running through the foreground. There are branches littering the shoreline, and sunlight dappling through the trees, reflecting on the waters surface. This appears to be part of the Tai National Park River. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/take-a-hike-binoculars-1_0.jpg A person in cold weather gear, stands on a trail in the woods, looking off to the right with a pair of binoculars. Next to them is a large sign with the title "Purgatory Trail" with a map and some instructions underneath. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/kidzu-camps-all 2024-01-26T10:11:04-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/camp-kidzu-1.jpg A logo with a swirly stem and a green leaf with colorful, bold text that reads,"Camp Kidzu." http://www.nczoo.org/blog/seeing-spots-world-giraffe-day-2022 2024-01-27T03:49:08-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/Giraffe-Conservation.jpg A giraffe is walking through tall, dry grassland. The giraffe has a light coat with brown, irregular patches. The background shows more grassland and some blurred trees under a bright sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/giraffe-74-april-2019-conservation-1_0.jpg A baby Giraffe appears to be running through the tall grasses of a savanna. It is facing away from the viewer, showcasing its long neck, brown and tan patterned skin, and its long tail with a small tuft of hair on the end. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/giraffe-74-december-2021-conservation-2.jpg A baby Giraffe stands in the middle of a grassy field showcasing its long neck and brown and white patterned fur. There is dark foliage and tall brown grass visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/Homeboy-giraffe-conservation-2.jpg A giraffe body from the shoulders, down, is seen from the rear, standing partially in a bush or tree with a turquoise building in the background.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/Homeboy-giraffe-conservation..jpg A giraffe body from the shoulders, down, is seen from the rear, walking through a grassy savanna with a background of trees and a distant hill. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Homeboy-near-the-baanda.jpg A tall giraffe standing next to a small wooden building with a thatched roof, set against a backdrop of green trees. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/volunteer-researchers 2025-03-28T09:32:45-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/new-grizzly-ronan-1_1.jpg A large, fuzzy, Grizzly Bear walks on all fours through the woods, next to a large rocky wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-researchers-2.jpg Three volunteers wearing yellow shirts, stand next to the tall glass of an animal enclosure holding small electronic tablets, seeming to take notes and collecting data on the animal inside. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/volunteer-researchers-ronan-2.jpg A large, fuzzy, Grizzly Bear walks on all fours through the woods, next to a large rocky wall. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/line-duty-safeguarding-chimpanzees-against-snares-and-human-chimpanzee-conflicts-kibale 2024-07-26T10:11:44-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Rangers-Credit-Ngogo-Chimpanzee-Project.jpg A group of men, possibly Rangers from the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project, are outdoors, wearing green uniforms and looking at their phones. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Peterson-Credit-Ngogo-Chimpanzee-Project.jpg An adult Chimpanzee sitting in a forested area and looking contemplatively at its hand which it is holding close to its face. Its hand appears to be injured and has some type of wire around one of its fingers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/16x7.5_KevinLangergraber_NgogoChimp_Carter.jpg A Chimpanzee sitting and looking contemplative, its gaze focused on something off to the right, above it.. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zookeeper-appreciation-week-managing-training-elephants 2024-02-29T10:00:16-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephants-drinking_water.jpg Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ZAW-managing-elephants-wild-elephants-2_0.jpg A large herd of wild Elephants walking in a line through a muddy, red lake. The lake is next to a small hill that is covered with red clay, trees and scrubby grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-Rafiki-1_0.jpg Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-yoga-2_0.jpg An elephant's leg and foot extending through the vertical brown metal bars of its enclosure. A human hand, wearing a dark blue sleeve, is reaching through the bars to gently touch or tap the elephant's foot with a short stick or target pole, likely for a training or welfare check session. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ZAW-managing-elephants-batir-splashing-2_0.jpg A young, brown African Elephant standing in a pond splashing in the water with its trunk. A vast field lined with trees is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Resized-ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-Rafiki-1.jpg Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-record-breaking-attendance-1-million-visitors 2024-09-26T13:25:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-guests-w-elephant-1.jpg A older man and woman stand posing together leaning on a wooden handrail and looking back at the viewer. Behind them is a large savanna habitat with two African Elephants standing next to a small pond and several large boulders. White text in the top left corner reads "Bringing Summer Back." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant-Csar-Guests-Overlook-NCZoo.jpg A large group of guests enjoy watching elephant C'sar splashing in the water with his trunk at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/COVID-Guests-Mask-Spring-Trails.jpg Guests walking across the North America bridge. Some are stopping to look over the side and take pictures. There are lots of trees and signs in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/world-ranger-day-zoo-rangers 2024-01-27T08:07:33-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rangers_help_crosswalk.jpg A group of people are walking on a paved trail next to a grassy area and a dense line of trees on a sunny day. A park ranger wearing a bright yellow safety vest, stands in the middle, directing the group across the road. Orange traffic cones line the edge of the trail to the right. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ranger_ZooCom%281%29.jpg An adult man wearing a tan uniform shirt and a white baseball cap is seated at a desk in an office, working on a computer with multiple monitors. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rangers_Direct_Parking.jpg A crowded makeshift parking lot on a grassy hill next to a paved road. Numerous cars, including SUVs and sedans of various colors, are packed tightly into the field. In the foreground, a person in a safety vest stands near two white and orange traffic barricades on the shoulder of the road. The surrounding landscape is mostly bare trees and light green spring foliage under an overcast sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-snow-2.jpg A white SUV drives down a snow-covered road, leaving tire tracks in the fresh powder. Trees lining both sides of the road are heavily laden with snow, creating a winter wonderland scene. A stop sign is visible on the left side of the road. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-car-2.jpg A female park ranger, wearing a khaki shirt and green cargo pants, stands next to the open rear hatch of a white SUV labeled 'RANGER.' The back of the vehicle is fully packed with various items, including backpacks, bins, and a bright yellow mascot head or costume piece. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/ranger-day-cones-2.jpg A male park ranger wearing a yellow safety vest, stands with one had resting on a golf cart with orange traffic cones in stacked inside. The cart sits on a gravel road in front of a row of trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-helping-2.jpg A male ranger in a tan uniform stands with a group of guests consisting of three older adults and one child. They are on a paved area that appears to be a plaza with a large planter, some trash cans and signs and a long brown building with a green roof in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-snow-driver-2.jpg A female Park Ranger giving a thumbs up in vehicle with the driver window down in a snow storm. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-emt-2.jpg A park ranger or field medic, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, tan shirt, and blue gloves, bent over an open orange and black medical or field kit. The ranger is surrounded by other people in similar uniforms, standing on rocky ground with grass and foliage in the background, suggesting an emergency response or first aid situation. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ranger-day-crossing-1.jpg A diverse group of people is walking along a paved path, with a large, grassy area to their left and trees and bushes to their right. The group includes two adults pushing a stroller, a couple, and a man in a bright yellow safety vest who appears to be directing or monitoring the group. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-death-fiercely-devoted-elderly-lion-reilly 2022-12-16T10:22:25-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/african-lion-untitled-62.jpg A regal African Lion lounging in the grass next to a large natural rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Reilly_Mekita_2.jpg A female lion with a calm expression, lies on a large rock. She is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer with a relaxed posture. The background is a male lion lying in tall grass, next to a rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/top-10-things-do-zoo 2024-02-29T09:38:49-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Bring-Back-Summer-Guests-Elephant-1.jpg An older man and woman wearing shorts and tshirts, stand posing and smiling at a deck that looks out into an elephants habitat that includes a lake, a group of large stones and two elephants in the far background. White text in the top left corner says "Bringing Summer Back." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Evacuees_to_Zoo_web_DSC0967.jpg A group of two adult women and four children standing on a viewing deck, smiling at the camera. In the background, two large African Elephants are visible in their enclosure. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-deck-staff-nczoo-wfh-060718-009_0.jpg A blonde woman in a blue shirts stands next to a wooden handrail on a deck. Two children stand next to her holding a leaf of lettuce out to a giraffe that is standing on the other side of the railings in front of them so that his head is right at shoulder height to them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/top-10-elephants-2.jpg A panoramic shot shows a vast field with a pond to the middle left, and trees in the background. There are five adult African Elephants grazing independently throughout the field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-giraffe-deck.jpg A giraffe reaches its long, dark tongue over a wooden fence to take a leafy green from the hand of a woman in a yellow shirt. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-butterfly-2.jpg Butterfly sitting on top of a small cluster of yellow and orange blooms with its beautiful yellow and black wings spread. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/top-10-carousel-2.jpg A daytime wide shot of a classic carousel ride with a teal and gold canopy, set within a lush green park area. In the foreground, there are blue picnic tables and umbrellas. A sign to the right of the carousel reads "Carousel," and a person in a pink shirt walks towards the ride. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/top-10-picnic-2.jpg Several small picnic shelters with green roofs set together on a cement pad in a shady, wooded area. There is a path leading to them and a large, colorful cow statue flanking either side of the pad. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/top-10-red-wolf-pup-2.jpg A Red wolf pup stands on its hind legs drinking water. Its front legs are draped over the top of the water bowl and it is looking at the viewer, licking its lips. There are tree roots and a dirt ground visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/watani-mister.jpg An outdoor misting station, which is a tall, sculpted metal structure resembling a tree, spraying a fine mist to cool visitors. A man and three children are standing near the structure on the right, enjoying the mist. The ground is paved, and the area is surrounded by a dense forest of tall trees and undergrowth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/kidzone-0579.jpg A young girl holding hands with a toddler as they climb barefoot up a steep, rocky hill. They are surrounded by trees and large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-eggs-2.jpg Three oversized, cracked white eggshells are scattered on a bed of dark mulch or dirt in a garden setting, suggesting a recent "hatching." The shells have a textured surface like rough concrete or stone. The scene is surrounded by lush green foliage and tall grass, with the base of a small tree in the foreground to the left and a wooden bench visible in the background. This is likely an outdoor art installation or a zoo/garden exhibit. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-statues-2_0.jpg Four life-sized bronze statues of an Elephant herd. The animals are rendered in motion, appearing to walk and raise their trunks in the air. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/entrance-sign-dsc_4862-152_0.jpg North Carolina Zoo Entrance Sign with animal silhouettes and colorful shapes and sun behind the animals. http://www.nczoo.org/news/cancelled-north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-august-17-2022 2024-01-25T04:46:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/being-americorps-member-north-carolina-zoo 2024-01-26T10:22:30-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/americorps-cates-trail-work-1_0_0.jpg A person wearing protective gear driving a small, yellow construction vehicle with a digging bucket on the front in the woods. They appear to be scooping up dirt to clear the space. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/americorps-cates-education-2_0.jpg A woman in a navy hoodie and green jacket is standing at a table in a forest, smiling down at two children. She holds a plastic container and appears to be showing them its contents. The ground is covered in brown leaves and the long shadows of trees are visible on the ground. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-breaks-ground-asia-expansion 2026-03-26T15:01:42-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/asian-small-clawed-otter.jpg A family of four brown Asian small-clawed otters huddles together on a rocky ledge, all looking up and to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZ-Asia-Overview.jpg Illustration or diagram of Asia Exhibit Continent at the NC Zoo, visual map in color that details where animal habitats are located. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pavilion-Asia-sketch.jpg An illustration of the exterior of the Discovery Center in Asia that consists of a tan, rectangular building with decorative metalwork designs across the front, and doors on either end. The building is in a paved plaza and flanked by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/NC-Zoo_Asia-Expansion-Forecourt-sketch.jpg Rendering of the future Asia Expansion Forecourt which is a large, open area with tiled walkways that lead to various buildings and animal habitats all designed with influences from Asian culture. Large wooden decorative posts holding paper lanterns line each side of the walkways and there are lots of trees sprinkled throughout the landscape. Visitors are depicted walking and standing on the walkways. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/komodo-dragon-p.jpg A Komodo Dragon walking towards the viewer, across a sandy terrain with tongue out. It is a large dark green lizard with dry and scaly skin and large, sharp claws. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Komodo-Dragon-sketch-c.jpg A colored pencil sketch showing a proposed zoo exhibit. In the foreground, a large komodo dragon is visible swimming in a pool with a transparent glass viewing wall. Several people are looking at it. The exhibit is designed to look like a natural habitat, with trees, rockwork, and dense foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/Tiger-face.jpg Staring right into the majestic face of a Tiger, with its piercing green eyes and distinctive orange fur with black stripes. There are tufts of white fur around its jowls and ears and it is standing in a lush, tropical forest. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/all-eyes-sky-counts-conservation 2024-01-27T03:40:39-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/vultures-safe-carousel.jpg A black and white view of the featherless face of a Vulture. A mane of white feathers circles its head and face. There is text to the side that reads "Vultures make the world beautiful by cleaning our planet by feeding on carcasses, they likely help to limit the spread of deadly diseases. It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to dot it." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/value-of-vultures.jpg An infographic titled "THE VALUE OF VULTURES" that explains the ecological importance of vultures in Africa. The graphic is divided into three sections with a color scheme of olive green, red, and dark brown. It displays illustrations of several vulture species, outlines threats like poisoning, and highlights their role in preventing the spread of disease, scavenging populations, and regulating nutrients. The bottom of the poster states: "HEALTHY VULTURES = HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM = HEALTHY PEOPLE." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/vulture-conservation-open-sky-tanzania-2.jpg A panoramic view of an African savanna, dappled with dark shrubs and sparse trees under a blue sky with white, fluffy clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/recording-vultures-conservation-tanzania-2.jpg A woman with a dark ponytail, wearing a green jacket and grey pants, sits in the front seat of a vehicle. The window is down and she is leaning her head out, looking at the sky with a pair of binoculars. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/white-backed-vulture-groupfeeding-conservation-2.jpg A large group of vultures and a Marabou Stork are gathered in a frenzy around a carcass on a grassy plain under a clear sky. The vultures are a mix of species, mostly brown-bodied, with several birds having their wings spread open in competition for the food. The tall Marabou Stork stands prominently on the right, observing the action. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/vulture-conservation-count-graphic-1.jpg An infographic titled The Value of Vultures divided into three sections with different backgrounds. The top section, in beige, highlights that four of the five Vulture species are Critically Endangered or Endangered. The middle section, in red, shows illustrations of threats to vulture populations. The bottom section, in green, shows how vultures are key to a healthy ecosystem. The bottom of the graphic contains the phrase HEALTHY VULTURES = HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM = HEALTHY PEOPLE. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/fall-plant-sale 2024-01-27T07:56:14-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/microsoftteams-image.png A cluster of cacti that are spherical and covered in white spines. One of the cacti has a small pink flower. A label with the text "Blue Caketner" is partially visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/Fall-Plant-Sale-red-flower.jpg A close-up shot shows a spray of Oncidium Sharry Baby orchids, also known as the chocolate orchid. The delicate flowers have a striking color combination of deep burgundy or maroon petals with white and yellow accents near the center. The petals are somewhat ruffled at the edges. Several blossoms are in focus, while others are slightly blurred in the background, suggesting a shallow depth of field. Green foliage is visible behind the flowers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/Fall-Plant-Sale-leafs.jpg The image shows a variety of Arrowhead plants, also known as Nephthytis or Caladium, with different leaf patterns and colors, including green, white, and pink. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/fall-plant-sale-succulents-2.jpg A long, wooden shelf that is holding an assortment of succulents in varying shades of green in small black, plastic pots. The environment appears to be a greenhouse. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/fall-plant-sale-1_0.jpg A zoomed in view of a cactus made up of small, green, spike covered balls growing in a cluster together. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/fall-plant-sale-ivy-2.jpg Several small, square black pots holding small Ivy plants sit on a mesh fence shelf. A row of larger plants in round black pots are slightly visible on the ground behind the shelf. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/fall-plant-sale-flower-2.jpg A focused shot of a bright orange bloom with yellow tips. In the background are several black, plastic pots with green, leafy plants and yellow identification tags in them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/fall-plant-sale-orchid-2.jpg A cluster of five vibrant pink orchids with intricate white speckles and a deep fuchsia center. They are attached to what appears to be a natural fiber-wrapped support, with two green flower buds visible below the blooming flowers. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/fall-plant-sale-pink-2.jpg A focused shot on two vibrant fuchsia-pink flowers with delicate petals and prominent stamens, emerging from a bed of green and reddish foliage. In the blurred background, more of the same plants can be seen, suggesting a greenhouse setting. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-loses-rhino-olivia-one-its-most-elderly-residents 2022-12-16T10:11:14-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Olivia_Rhino_1-1_Web.jpg A large grey Rhino with a long and pointy primary horn paired with ha shorter, pointier secondary horn, stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees, a lake visible just behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Olivia-Rhino-1440.jpg A large white rhinoceros stands facing the camera in the center of an open, grassy field under bright sunlight. The rhino has a dusty, light brown color on its skin and a slightly down-turned head. The background is a green, sun-dappled habitat with scattered trees along the top edge. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/Olivia-Rhino-640.jpg A close-up view of a large, muddy Rhinoceros standing in a field near a wire fence and wooden fence post. Its primary horn is long and sharp, while the secondary horn is much shorter but just as sharp. http://www.nczoo.org/education/regional-wildlife-conservation-spring-2023 2022-09-23T11:40:32-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/blog/meet-girls-8-ladies-rhino-crash 2024-01-27T07:48:34-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-kit-and-baby-2.jpg A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. A group of Bongos stands in the shade of some trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/abby-new-look-1_0.jpg A large grey Rhino with no horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-rhino-mom-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-abby-2.jpg A large grey rhino stands nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-bonnie-kit-2.jpg A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-linda-mguu-2_0.jpg A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/8-fun-facts-about-mosuba-silverback-gorilla 2025-04-01T09:45:29-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-walking-2_1.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/666_rosie-gorilla_nczoo.jpg A furry, black Gorilla sits leaning back on one arm in a grassy enclosure next to a tall rock wall, looking contemplatively off to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-hadari-2.jpg A closeup view of a fuzzy, black Gorilla sitting on mulch covered ground. It appears to be eating leaves, possibly lettuce. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-Apollo-Bomassa-2.jpg Two smaller, black Gorillas that appear to be playing or wrestling with each other next to a tree in a grassy field. A larger Gorilla stands on all fours in the background next to a tall rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-walking-2.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-youth-2.jpg A large, muscular Gorilla stands facing a fuzzy baby Gorilla that is walking under a log that is laying on the ground and has a couple of parts that rise up creating a tunnel. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-headshot-2.jpg A closeup of the strong, fuzzy black face of a Silverback Gorilla who is sitting in a grassy environment, staring right at the viewer with its bright brown eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/facts-about-mosuba-1.jpg An adult Gorilla standing on all fours atop a log, staring down at a baby Gorilla who is in front of him, staring upwards. They are surrounded by other logs in a grassy area, likely a zoo habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/10-reasons-appreciate-bats 2024-01-27T07:00:26-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/vampire-bat-face-profile-dsc_1918.jpg A vampire bat standing upright on a rock on its hands and feet with its wings tucked back. Its tiny flat snout, sharp teeth and large, pointed ears are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bat-appreciation-group-1_2.jpg A group of five, small, brown Vampire Bats hanging upside down from a cave wall, looking at the viewer with their large ears and beady black eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bat-appreciation-group-1_0.jpg A group of five, small, brown Vampire Bats hanging upside down from a cave wall, looking at the viewer with their large ears and beady black eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bat-appreciation-eating-2.jpg A small Vampire Bat walking upright and drinking blood from a small black bowl a rocky surface on all fours. From this angle, its large, pointed ears, flat snout and beady eyes are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bat-appreciation-hanging-2.jpg A close-up of a small bat, hanging upside down and sleeping, with its wings folded tightly around its body. The bat is dark brown or black, and there is a small purple dot visible on its chest, likely an identifying marker or paint dot. The background is a highly blurred mix of bright yellow/orange and green. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-offers-military-appreciation-week-0 2022-12-16T10:09:22-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/nczoo_veteransday_2018_web_0.jpg A large American Bison bull stands prominently in an open, dry field with a group of other bison resting in the background http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/nczoo_military-appreciation.jpg An American Bison, with shaggy brown fur faces the viewer displaying its short, curved horns in front of an American flag banner with the NC Zoo logothat flows along the bottom of the image. In the background, a majestic Elk stands looking off to the distance in front of a line of colorful Fall trees. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/day-life-polar-bear-keeper 2024-01-26T07:44:13-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/Polar-Bear-4837.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/day-in-the-life-polar-bear-keeper-eating-2.jpg A large polar bear is in a body of turquoise-colored water, holding a dark object between its paws and biting it. Only the bear's head and a small portion of its body are visible above the surface. Its eyes are focused on the object. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/day-in-the-life-polar-bear-keeper-scuba-2_0.jpg A Zookeeper wearing a black scuba suit and hood, black and orange goggles, and tube that go from their mouth to an oxygen tank, waving to the viewer as they are diving to clean an animal habitat http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/day-in-the-life-polar-bear-keeper-ice-cave-2.jpg A giant, fuzzy Polar Bear laying flat with its arms and legs spread out on the rocky floor of a cave, facing away from the viewer and out towards the lush expanse of its habitat which is full of trees, tall grasses, and large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/day-in-the-life-polar-bear-keeper-tundra-1.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/news/us-capitol-christmas-tree-visit-north-carolina-zoo-during-2022-tour 2023-04-11T10:17:51-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/NC-zoo-capitol-christmas-tree.jpg dark, high-resolution image depicts a densely populated star field, likely a deep-sky or astronomical photograph. The image is dominated by numerous white, blue, and yellow pinpricks of light (stars) scattered across a black background. There are no prominent nebulae or galaxies visible, suggesting a focus on the stars themselves. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/caribbean-conservation-update 2024-01-27T03:35:51-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Puerto-Rican-Crested-Toad-found-during-surveys.jpg A small brown Puerto Rican Crested Toad with mottled skin and large brown eyes sitting on what appears to be a tree branch against a dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-weighing-vi-boa-2.jpg North Carolina Zoo Staff Chris Shupp standing in the jungle at night, weighing a Virgin Island Boa with a string attached to a small plastic bag. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-harlequin-butterflies-2.jpg A close-up of two Harlequin Butterflies perched on a thin, thorny branch with a small pink flower. The butterflies are facing each other, and their wings are open, revealing a striking pattern of black, orange, and white. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-puerto-rican-crested-toad-1_0.jpg A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-awarded-top-honors-international-conservation-program-unite-environment 2023-04-11T10:18:41-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/UNITE-Samwell-Leading-Activity.jpg A man in a gray shirt stands, writing on a chalk board that has been covered with large white sheets of poster paper. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-garden.jpg A person with dark skin and a shaved head stands smiling in a sunny, lush green garden. They are wearing a bright yellow t-shirt and a tan skirt. To their left, large, leafy green plants are growing in rows in some light-colored sacks that have been repurposed for gardening. Tall trees and various green plants fill the background, suggesting a tropical environment. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/winter-us-north-carolina-zoo 2024-01-27T06:54:28-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Snow_Cougar-4110.jpg A cougar with tawny fur and a long tail sits alertly in a snowy environment with blurred trees visible in the background. It is facing forward with its piercing gaze and its rounded ears slightly back. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Snow_Grizzly_Bear-5218.jpg A large Grizzly Bear with thick, brown fur stands looking at the camera in a snowy environment. There are large rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/winter-with-us-smores-2.jpg A man and a woman wearing Fall attire and face masks, stand side by side next to a fire pit, making S'mores. They appear to be standing under a covered patio with a large white column, and trees visible behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/winter-with-us-polar-bear-2.jpg A Polar Bear stands perched on top of a large rock that is covered in snow, looking off to the left. There are even larger rocks piled behind it on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elks_prarie_snow.jpg A male Elk with a large rack of antlers stands in a snowy field next to another elk that is grazing on hay on the ground. The elk have brown and dark reddish-brown coats. The landscape is covered in a light layer of snow, with bare trees and a forest line visible in the background under a gray sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/winter-with-us-guests-2.jpg A couple views an outdoor bison (American buffalo) habitat in a zoo or park. The man has a small child on his shoulders, and the woman is wearing a purple quilted jacket and a face mask. Several bison are grazing on a grassy hill in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/winter-with-us-elk-1.jpg A male Elk with a large rack of antlers stands in a snowy field next to another elk that is grazing on hay on the ground. The elk have brown and dark reddish-brown coats. The landscape is covered in a light layer of snow, with bare trees and a forest line visible in the background under a gray sky. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-and-nc-museum-natural-sciences-project-wins-conservation-tech-award 2023-01-04T10:58:59-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/white-backed-vulture-groupfeeding-conservation-2.jpg A large group of vultures and a Marabou Stork are gathered in a frenzy around a carcass on a grassy plain under a clear sky. The vultures are a mix of species, mostly brown-bodied, with several birds having their wings spread open in competition for the food. The tall Marabou Stork stands prominently on the right, observing the action. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---rhino---RAB_6981-conservation-6981.jpg A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/five-declining-species-you-didnt-know-about 2025-12-04T17:13:34-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur-dsc_5372-186.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur standing on its fuzzy rust-colored legs, and looking intently off to the left from a tree top. It is surrounded by green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-monarch-1_0.jpg A vibrant orange and black butterfly on a small cluster of white and green buds with its wings tucked. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-monarch-red-2.jpg An orange and black patterned Monarch Butterfly perched on a cluster of small red blooms with its wings spread. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-addra-2.jpg An Addra Gazelle standing in an open, grassy field looking towards the viewer which showcases its white body, brown neck and shoulders and its long antlers that curve upwards. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-gazelle-2.jpg An Addra Gazelle standing in an open, grassy field looking towards the viewer which showcases its white body, brown neck and shoulders and its long antlers that curve upwards. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-flamingo-2.jpg A pink flamingo resting, with its head tucked back into its body feathers, isolating it against a stark black background. The bird's light pink body is visible, with a striking band of bright reddish-pink feathers on its back, and one bright yellow eye is visible looking out from the folds of its neck. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-monarch-1_1.jpg A vibrant orange and black butterfly on a small cluster of white and green buds with its wings tucked. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-hellbender-2.jpg A mottled brown Hellbender salamander underneath the water nestled amongst the rocks on the river floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-hellbender-underwater-2.jpg A mottled brown Hellbender salamander underneath the water nestled amongst the rocks on the river floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur_dsc8128.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur with standing on its fuzzy rust-colored legs, and looking intently off to the left. It is surrounded by large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-lemur-2.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur with standing on its back legs, exposing its black stomach in contrast to its rusty, orange colored body, with open arms. It is surrounded by tall grass and a fallen tree is just behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-loss-natalie-rhino-big-personality 2023-04-11T10:17:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Natalie-Rhino.jpg A pair of rhinoceroses stands in a grassy enclosure. The one in the foreground is large and gray, with a prominent horn, while the other is partially visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/news/zoo-council-meeting-feb-8-2023 2023-02-07T11:20:03-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-guests-w-elephant-1.jpg A older man and woman stand posing together leaning on a wooden handrail and looking back at the viewer. Behind them is a large savanna habitat with two African Elephants standing next to a small pond and several large boulders. White text in the top left corner reads "Bringing Summer Back." http://www.nczoo.org/news/elephant-sanctuary-tennessee-welcomes-artie-african-male-elephant-north-carolina-zoo 2023-02-22T14:56:02-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Artie-Elephant-68.jpg An large elephant stands near a thick line of trees, its trunk swaying, and its ears tucked back. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephants-trunk.jpg Two African Elephants standing very close together in a large, open, dry-looking grassy field. The elephant on the left has its trunk resting gently on the back of the elephant on the right, suggesting an affectionate interaction. Both elephants are covered in reddish-brown dirt and are facing the right. The field is mostly dry, light brown grass, and there are trees and rolling hills in the distant background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/es-logo_0.jpg A black and white logo for "The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee." The image features a bold, graphic illustration of two elephants facing each other, composed of simple, thick black lines, above the capitalized text "THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY" and the smaller text "IN TENNESSEE" below it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-10/ArtiePumpkin.jpeg A profile view of an elephant standing in a field, hoisting a large pumpkin up to its mouth with its trunk, its head it slightly angled upwards. There are lush green trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/meet-haji-north-carolina-zoos-new-lion 2023-02-23T14:17:45-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Haji-Carousel-Lion.jpg A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane looking into the camera from around the edge of a rocky wall with his mouth slightly open. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/Haji-profile-ready%20-website%20copy.jpeg Profile of a large, male Lion with its piercing yellow eyes staring at something out of frame. Its rounded ears and large, fuzzy mane are visible against a rocky wall in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/conservation-update-saving-gopher-frog 2024-01-27T03:32:05-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1_0.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-herps-hellbender.jpg A long, mottled brown and black patterned amphibian with a flat, rounded head called a Hellbender laying camouflaged on some rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-metamorph-conservation-2_1.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting in shallow water littered with leaves and grass that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gopher-frog-adult-conservation-2_0.jpg A small brown and tan Gopher Frog with a short snout and wide brown eyes, sitting amongst grass and moss that camouflages his skin. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/chris-shupp-collecting-gopher-frog-eggs-1.jpg A person wearing a navy sweatshirt and green rubber waders, stands in the middle of a lake lined with trees. They are reaching down towards the water with blue latex gloves and a small container in their hands. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/zoo-research-asia-construction-impacts 2024-01-26T10:18:10-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elk-dsc_2993.jpg An impressive elk stands in a vibrant green field, its antlers towering majestically as it grazes under a clear blue sky against a serene prairie meadow backdrop. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-research-asia-construction-impacts-NA-porcupine-2.jpg A young porcupine is sleeping on a thick branch. The animal's back is facing the camera, showing a mix of spiky black and white quills. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-research-asia-construction-impacts-bison-prairie-2.jpg An expansive, grassy field with dark trees and foliage dispersed around and throughout it. In the foreground, two large, shaggy, brown Bison and a deer-sized Wapiti stand in a group, grazing near a large log. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/orphaned-black-bear-cubs-chance-stay-wild 2024-11-19T15:20:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/orphaned-black-bear-cub-2023-paws-1_0.jpg A closeup of two Black Bear cub paws laying bottom up on a blue tarp, ,its claws and pads visible. The overall sense is a medical setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/orphaned-black-bear-cub-2023-2.jpg A little, fuzzy Black Bear cub, with oversized, rounded ears, black fur and brown muzzle, standing on top of a corrugated tunnel in against a backdrop of a wood planked wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/orphaned-black-bear-cub-2023-recovering-anesthesia-2.jpg A Black Bear cub that appears to be under anesthesia, lays on its side with a blue cloth over its eyes and its tongue hanging out of its mouth. It appears to be in a metal travel crate. http://www.nczoo.org/news/earth-day-celebrations-north-carolina-zoo 2023-08-01T17:12:58-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ncz-web-gorillas-on-the-line.jpg A dark brown gradient background with an image of a Gorillas face on the right side of the frame. On the left is an image of a silhouette Gorilla on all fours within a green text message bubble next to black text that says, "Gorillas on the line." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-12/LOGO-Earth-Day.jpg North Carolina Zoo: Earth Day Logo. A drawing of the planet Earth with blue arrows encircling it. The text on the image reads "Earth Day: Make One Change". http://www.nczoo.org/blog/providing-conservation-focused-sensory-experience-visually-impaired 2024-01-26T10:12:50-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/Brown-white-frog.jpg A zoomed in view of a tiny brown frog with white spots sitting on a large pink leaf. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/peruvian-frog-bottle-sensory-art-2.jpg A Peruvian frog-bottle sensory art- a small, rounded bottle with a stubby neck coming from the top and the large eyes and mouth of a frog carved into the front. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023 2023-05-05T13:52:36-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/after-renovation-and-redesign-baboon-habitat-reopens 2026-03-06T11:16:38-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/baboon-mom-kid-on-back.jpg A female Baboon with shaggy brown fur, walks up a pile of medium sized rocks on all fours. There are small yellow flowers growing from in between the rocks. On her back is a small, fuzzy baby who is hanging on to her fur. There are trees and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-troop-dsc_2359.jpg A photograph showing a large group of small, brown and grey baboons, scattered across a field of bright green grass. The animals are clustered together, and a fallen log is partially visible in the bottom right corner of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Baboon-Mom-baby-dad.jpg A family of Hamadryas Baboons resting on a dry, dirt, and rocky ground. A large, gray-maned male baboon sits on the left, looking forward. Behind him, a female baboon stands with a small infant riding on her back. A third, younger baboon sits on a rock in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Baboon-Dad-Mom-grooming-baby.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/its-boy-north-carolina-zoo-welcomes-giraffe-calf 2024-02-22T11:11:05-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/giraffe-baby.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Giraffe-baby-closeup.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/chimpanzee-makes-his-debut-north-carolina-zoo 2023-06-18T14:53:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-guests-w-elephant-1.jpg A older man and woman stand posing together leaning on a wooden handrail and looking back at the viewer. Behind them is a large savanna habitat with two African Elephants standing next to a small pond and several large boulders. White text in the top left corner reads "Bringing Summer Back." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chimp-gigi-birth.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/rhino-keeper-trains-rangers-namibia-smart-technology 2024-01-26T11:38:40-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Group-Nambia-SMART.jpg A large group of approximately 25 people, appearing to be a mix of men and women, stand in front of a white building with green trim. The group is diverse in apparent ethnicity. Most of the people are wearing camouflage ranger uniforms, some in shorts and some in pants. A few individuals are wearing light-colored collared shirts and jeans or khakis. They are all looking towards the camera and some are smiling. The setting appears to be outdoors on a paved area next to a building. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/training-rangers-namibia-tent-2.jpg A man in a tan uniform stands to the left, gesturing towards a white projection screen displaying text and data. The screen is set up inside a large, open-sided tent with a sandy floor. To the right, a woman sits at a wooden table with a laptop, looking at the man. A projector is on a chair in front of the table. Camping chairs and another table with a blue notebook are also visible in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/antelope-keeper-training-namibia-2.jpg A medium-sized antelope, likely a Lechwe or similar water-loving species, with reddish-brown fur and long, curved black horns, stands partially concealed in a field of tall, dry reeds and grasses under a bright, overcast sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/computer-tent-keeper-training-namibia-2.jpg Three men and two women—are seated shoulder-to-shoulder at a long wooden table in a dimly lit, outdoor tent setting, working intently on their individual laptops. They appear to be a research or field team, concentrating on their screens late at night, with various equipment bags on the table. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/rhino-nambia-keeper-2.jpg A large grey Rhinoceros is walking toward the viewer on a sandy path in a savanna. The rhino's head is slightly raised, and its large horn is prominent. The path is surrounded by low-lying green bushes and a few taller trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/rhino-keeper-training-namibia-group-photo-1.jpg A large group of approximately 20 people, consisting of men and women, pose together for a group photo in front of a light green, single-story building. Most of the individuals are wearing matching camouflage or light-colored ranger/conservation uniforms, with a few wearing other casual outdoor attire. They appear to be a team of park rangers or conservation staff. http://www.nczoo.org/news/sand-cat-triplets-born-zoo 2023-06-02T11:12:33-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Three_Sand_Cat_Kittens_3.0_Wide-1.jpg Three Sand Cat kittens with large, triangular ears and tan fur with dark markings on their face and bodies, sit huddled together, looking out of the glass on the sand in front of a large rock and log. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/three_sand_cat_kittens_2.0_1mb-1.jpg Three small Sand Cat kittens with tan and brown patterned fun, laying in a pile looking around their rocky cave. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/happy-national-trails-day-update-trail-team 2024-01-27T06:23:45-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/nat-trails-day-team-1.jpg Trail building team consisting of six people of varying ages, races and genders, standing on a bridge that spans a small creek in the woods. They are standing in a line and posing for a photo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/nat-trails-day-signs-2.jpg A person wearing a navy hat, blue tshirt and green backpack in a forest drilling a yellow diamond trail marker on a tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/nat-trails-day-building-2.jpg A person with short hair wearing a baseball cap, tan collared shirt and green pants, kneels down with a drill. drilling a screw in a newly constructed bridge that spans a small creek in the woods. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/nat-trails-day-rake-2.jpg Two people in jeans and t-shirts dig and till the soil of a forest floor, appearing to be clearing a trail through the trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/nat-trails-day-hiking-2.jpg Two hikers on trail in the Uwharrie Mountains showing deep woods and shade. http://www.nczoo.org/news/giraffe-calf-named-world-giraffe-day 2025-08-26T17:06:52-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-tower-fenn.jpg A group of four giraffe statues in an outdoor exhibit, consisting of three adults and one very small calf. The adult giraffes, with their brown and white reticulated coat patterns, are leaning their long necks down toward the calf, which is standing in the center. The giraffes are standing on a paved surface next to a wire and wood fence line, with a large rock formation and trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/giraffe-baby.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-asks-public-vote-names-sand-cat-triplets 2024-01-25T04:50:00-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/announces-sand-cat-kitten-names-chosen-public-1.jpg Three Sand Cat kittens with large, triangular ears and tan fur with dark markings on their face and bodies, sit huddled together, looking out of the glass on the sand in front of a large rock and log. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/summer-2023-brings-champs-zoo 2024-01-27T06:16:57-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/Canine-dog-tire-jump.jpg An agile black, white, and brown dog jumping through orange and blue hoop on bright green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/dog-show-jump-frisbee-in-mouth.jpg An athletic short-haired, brown dog jumping up to catch a green frisbee mid-air at the NC Zoo Dog Show. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/canine-dog-show.jpg An athletic black and white dog wearing a teal bandana collar runs across green astroturf with a frisbee in its mouth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/summer-2023-canine-show-2.jpg An athletic short-haired, brown dog jumping up to catch a green frisbee mid-air at the NC Zoo Dog Show. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/summer-2023-canine-show-frisbee-2.jpg An athletic black and white dog wearing a teal bandana collar runs across green astroturf with a frisbee in its mouth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/summer-2023-canine-show-jump-1_0.jpg An athletic short-haired, black, brown, and white dog jumping through an orange and blue striped hurtle ring hanging between two orange metal racks at the NC Zoo Dog Show. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-sand-kitten-names-chosen-public 2023-07-11T09:41:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/announces-sand-cat-kitten-names-chosen-public-1.jpg Three Sand Cat kittens with large, triangular ears and tan fur with dark markings on their face and bodies, sit huddled together, looking out of the glass on the sand in front of a large rock and log. http://www.nczoo.org/news/chimpanzee-makes-her-debut-north-carolina-zoo 2023-07-11T14:17:06-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Genie_Chimp_Baby.jpg A little baby Chimpanzee wrapped in its mother's arms and staring up at the viewer with its sweet brown face and dark eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-bid-farewell-its-flamingos 2023-09-06T16:27:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/flamingo-untitled-77.jpg Flamingo preening with its neck curled back toward the right under its right wing http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/flamingo-untitled-68.jpg A close-up of two pink flamingos standing next to each other. The flamingo in the foreground is in focus with another one standing behind it, with their eyes closed. Their feathers are a soft, pale pink, and their beaks are black. A patch of tall, feathery green and beige plants is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-loss-polar-bear-payton 2023-10-26T15:01:21-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/Payton-Polar-Bear-2022.jpg A zoomed in view of a Polar Bears face as it swims and splashes in the water near some large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-announces-call-artists-artwork-new-asia-region 2026-03-26T14:43:49-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/NC_Zoo_Tiger_Walk_Asia.jpg A drawing of the proposed Tiger habitat in Asia at the North Carolina Zoo, depicting people walking on a path, surrounded by native plants and a building structure. A large log crosses above the path and a tiger is seen walking from one side to the other. http://www.nczoo.org/education/camps/pre-k-camps 2026-01-16T10:23:02-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Prek.jpg A group of young children are gathered closely, engaged in an activity that involves handling a long, reddish-brown, smooth object that looks like a rock or a tool. The focus is on a girl in the foreground, seen from the back, with her long blonde hair in a ponytail, and a boy in a green shirt facing her, touching the object with his hand. Another boy in a green shirt is visible behind them, and an adult's head is partially seen in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/pre-k-1.jpg A young girl crouched in a metal outdoor pen petting a large, light grey Flemish Rabbit, one of the zoo's animal ambassadors. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-tragic-loss-giraffe-calf 2024-06-03T14:56:53-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/fenn-brightened.jpg A smaller Giraffe calf standing on the grassy habitat, with trees and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-celebrates-record-attendance-milestone 2024-04-12T14:59:00-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Akiba-bridge-entrance-guests-entering-horizontal.jpg A wooden entrance sign, spanning a walkway, has a black and orange banner that reads "North Carolina Zoo AFRICA" with "Admission Booths Ahead" underneath. The walkway is bordered on the left by a brightly colored decorative fence with yellow, red, and blue panels. Several peopleare walking towards the entrance under the sign. The area is surrounded by lush green trees and tropical-looking plants in a terra cotta planter. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-celebrate-national-trails-day-ridges-mountain 2024-05-16T16:46:33-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ridges-Mountain-Boulders-hiking.jpg A hiker standing next to an enormous rock on the ridgeline of Ridge's Mountain. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-adds-more-wildlife-conservation-lands 2024-06-03T14:55:51-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/nczoo-ridgesmountainhikers_1.jpg Two adult hikers are seen from behind walking through the woods towards a collection of towering, moss covered boulders. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-welcomes-30-millionth-guest 2025-09-09T10:37:53-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/30millionthguest_1.jpg The North Carolina Zoo recently welcomed Maria Ines Perez, who became the 30 millionth guest since the site opened to the public in August 1974. http://www.nczoo.org/news/canine-champions-conservation-program-returns-north-carolina-zoo 2025-08-29T09:08:31-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/Canine-dog-tire-jump.jpg An agile black, white, and brown dog jumping through orange and blue hoop on bright green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-offering-special-discount-admission-randolph-county-residents-aug-5-30 2024-07-15T14:49:19-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo_Elephant_Herd.jpg A group of five African elephants, dusty with reddish soil, are gathered around two tree trunks in a grassy, sunlit savanna-like habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-ranked-best-zoo-nation 2025-08-29T09:09:32-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/watani-grasslands-habitat-1.jpg Watani http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-celebrates-50-wild-years-csar-elephant 2025-08-29T09:10:25-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/csar_elephant_50th_birthday_enrichment.jpg Elephant, C'sar stands in his sprawling habitat among his scattered 50th Birthday party enrichment items, including the numbers 5 and 0, juicy watermelons and pineapples, a "cake" substitute made of a variety of frozen fruits, and a large ball painted festively for the occasion and filled with treats. http://www.nczoo.org/news/baby-baboon-joins-band-north-carolina-zoo 2025-08-29T09:11:13-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/winnie_baboon_0.jpg Brown, fuzzy, baby baboon, Winnie sits crouched between her parents Candy and Babu as her father (Babu) gazes down at her. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-welcomes-survivors-hurricane-helene 2025-08-29T09:12:58-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/image-%281%29.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-earns-botanical-garden-accreditation 2025-08-29T09:15:32-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Butterfly-Garden-Horzontal-Closeup.jpg A close-up of a colorful exotic butterfly resting on a stem full of slender leaves and small, cylindrical buds mixed between them.. http://www.nczoo.org/blog/miraculous-white-deer-north-carolina-zoo 2024-11-25T15:36:30-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/White-Deer-NC-Zoo.jpg Closeup of a white deer standing in a wooded area at North Carolina Zoo http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/White-and-brown-deer-at-NC-Zoo.png White and brown deer in wooded area at North Carolina Zoo http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/White-and-brown-Deer-laying.jpg Closeup of a white deer and a brown deer laying side by side in front of a large log in the woods at the North Carolina Zoo http://www.nczoo.org/education/camps/camp-faqs 2026-01-28T15:01:57-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/herbivore-campers-group-2.jpg A group of young campers holding green personal fans stand together, posing in front of a large brass statue of a Bison in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-named-best-zoo-nation-second-year-row 2025-08-29T09:14:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/watani-grasslands-habitat-1.jpg Watani http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-launches-free-bilingual-app-enhance-guest-experience 2025-09-09T10:36:54-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/NC%20Z00%20Education%20App%20REV.jpg A hand holding a phone showing the home screen of the North Carolina Zoo app. The elephant habitat is in the background with two elephants, green trees, and a blue sunny sky. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-passing-director-pat-simmons 2026-03-26T14:58:16-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ncz-senior-staff-pat-simmons.jpg Pat Simmons http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Mixed-Flowers-1920.jpg A collection of mixed plants, flowering with vibrant colors that attract pollinators http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-grieves-giraffe-leia 2025-07-17T16:22:53-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/giraffe_leia_portrait_1x1.jpg Leia giraffe extends her long, spotted neck for a better look at the forest scenery around her habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Leia-Giraffe-Eating-Leaves-9720.jpg Leia the Giraffe extends her long next to eat leaves from a lush tree branch. http://www.nczoo.org/education/camps/seasonal-day-camps 2026-01-13T12:35:22-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/summer-camps-2.jpg A group of young campers holding green personal fans stand together, posing in front of a large brass statue of a Bison in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/campers-and-councelor-walking.jpg A group of six children walking in a line behind a woman with long hair and a blue uniform shirt, over a wooden bridge through a forest. They are facing her, and she is turned and walking backwards, seemingly to talk to them. http://www.nczoo.org/news/villa-named-interim-director-north-carolina-zoo 2025-08-22T09:48:18-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Diane-Villa-NC-Zoo.jpg Diane Villa standing in front of a grassy field with two rhinos in the distance http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-host-indigenous-powwow 2025-10-02T17:05:28-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/Dance-Ceremony-Lumbee.jpg Lumbee tribe dancers participate during a Powwow http://www.nczoo.org/news/north-carolina-zoo-mourns-death-oldest-african-bull-elephant-us 2025-12-22T15:05:15-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/csar_nczoo_horizontal_0.jpg C'sar elephant walking through lush green grass against a cloudless blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/conservation/what-can-you-do/grow-wild-zoo 2026-03-09T09:06:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/garden_butterfly.jpg A young woman is leaning down and pointing out a red and orange zinnia flower to a small child in a brightly lit, colorful garden. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/Butterfly-on-Lantana-Plant-Sale-1.jpg Swallowtail butterfly with its black and yellow patterned wings outstretched on lantana plant. This plant has spherical groupings of tiny yellow, orange, and pink flowers. More flowers and green bushes are visible in the blurry background. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/hiking-trails 2025-10-02T14:57:06-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/hiking-1.jpg Two women in athletic clothes, walking together, smiling and talking as they move along a gravel path that winds through a dense forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/nat-trails-day-hiking-2.jpg Two hikers on trail in the Uwharrie Mountains showing deep woods and shade. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/zoofari 2026-03-02T11:40:06-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/join-seasonal-team-1.jpg A man with dark hair and wearing a NC Zoo staff uniform and a mask, working the giraffe deck feeding deck. He is holding a head of lettuce in one arm and is extending the other out to feed a giraffe standing next to him with its tongue out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoofari-2246.jpg Two light-brown white rhinoceroses stand in a grassy savanna enclosure with a small pond and green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoofari-2228.jpg A group of six waterbuck, brown, deer-like animals standing together near a line of trees in a grassy field, staring intently at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ed-Zoofari-rhinos.jpg A group of children sitting in an open-air safari vehicle, looking out into a vast field where they find three Rhinoceros laying under a tree. A large lake is visible off to the left behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoofari-1.jpg Zoofari truck driving through the Watani Grasslands habitat that consists of a large open field and rolling hills which is the perfect environment for the Bongos that are seen grazing in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoofari-2.jpg Zoofari truck driving through the Watani Grasslands habitat that consists of a large open field and rolling hills which is the perfect environment for the Bongos that are seen grazing in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/acacia-station-giraffe-deck 2025-11-15T08:42:22-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/giraffe-deck-family-boy-feeding.jpg A woman with a backpack and a young boy are feeding a giraffe. The giraffe is bending its neck over a wooden fence to reach the food. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-deck-staff-nczoo-wfh-060718-009_0.jpg A blonde woman in a blue shirts stands next to a wooden handrail on a deck. Two children stand next to her holding a leaf of lettuce out to a giraffe that is standing on the other side of the railings in front of them so that his head is right at shoulder height to them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/giraffe-deck-volunteer-2-family.jpg A woman with curly brown hair in a light-colored t-shirt is feeding a giraffe on the left, holding out green foliage to its mouth. To her right, another woman wearing a red shirt, a patterned apron, and a visor watches. A wooden fence separates the people from the giraffe. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/giraffe-deck-1.jpg A woman with long curly hair and wearing a green shirt faces away from the viewer as she feeds a giraffe that is sticking its head over the wooden railings of the observation deck. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/giraffe-deck-2.jpg Two women and a child standing next to a wooden railing surrounded by trees. In front of them is a Giraffe that is reaching its head over the top of the railing to eat a leaf the child is holding. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/kidzone 2025-12-30T15:38:21-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/kidzone-0579.jpg A young girl holding hands with a toddler as they climb barefoot up a steep, rocky hill. They are surrounded by trees and large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Kidzone-MudCafe.jpg An Educator is talking with a young white girl in pink at the Mud Cafe with a steel counter behind her that is littered with kitchen utensils. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/kidzone-child-crouched-mud.jpg A small is child crouched in mud cafe playing with a pot and is digging in the dirt with his back facing the camera. He is surrounded by mud and other kitchen utensils including pots and pans. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Kidzone-Craft2.jpg An instructor leads a nature craft activity for children, creating art with leaves. The group, including a dog, is seated on the ground under an outdoor awning. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Kidzone-MudCafe2.jpg An outdoor scene showing a children's art activity focused on "Earth Art." A large white canvas, hung in a shaded area, is decorated with mud and dirt prints, including a handprint and the words "EARTH ART" written across the top. In the foreground, a young boy in a blue shirt and black shorts stands with his back to the camera, working at a table covered in brown mud or clay. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/kidzone-1.jpg A natural wooden fence covered in vines in front of a wooded area. Attached to the fence is a colorful banner with the text "Kidzone" and images of grass and butterflies. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/kidzone-2.jpg A small child in colorful animal overalls squats down, digging it the mud with an old pot. Around the child are more old kitchen wares, including pots and pans, that have been used to play in this big, muddy area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/NCZoo-Education-Kidzone-Tree-Top-Trail-Children.jpg Two children walking down the Kidzone Tree Top trail. The trail is made of rope and plank bridges with net fencing on each side and large, wooden beams that support them. They are surrounded by dense bright green tree tops. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/carousel 2026-03-04T13:49:04-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/top-10-carousel-2.jpg A daytime wide shot of a classic carousel ride with a teal and gold canopy, set within a lush green park area. In the foreground, there are blue picnic tables and umbrellas. A sign to the right of the carousel reads "Carousel," and a person in a pink shirt walks towards the ride. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/carousel-child-parent_0.jpg A man with short, dark hair and sunglasses stands next to a child with longer, light colored hair who is riding a Zebra on a carousel. There are mirrors, lights and gold filigree visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/carousel-6_1_0.jpg A little girl riding a large polar bear figure on a carousel. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/carousel-2.jpg A child with short, dark hair stares up in wonder as she rides a Zebra on a colorful carousel, surrounded by a variety of other creatures, her chaperone standing by her side. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/garden-friends-playground 2024-04-12T14:41:43-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/garden-friends-playground-1.jpg Garden Friends playground with a unique bug and garden theme, which showcases giant leaf slides, large bugs to crawl on and a life sized spider web jungle gym all nested on a mulch covered ground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/garden-friends-playground-2.jpg Garden Friends playground with a unique bug and garden theme, which showcases giant leaf slides, large bugs to crawl on and a life sized spider web jungle gym all nested on a mulch covered ground. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/prairie-geyser 2025-11-15T08:38:18-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/prairie-geyser_dsc0853-pano.jpg A fountain or geyser feature spraying a tall column of water high into the air against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The water erupts from a base of reddish-brown and tan rocks, which are wet and surrounded by smaller, dark stones. The background is a vibrant green landscape with lush trees and a grassy hillside under the sunny sky. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/kaleidoscope-butterfly-garden 2025-11-15T08:41:21-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/butterfly-flower.jpg A brown Butterfly with circular patterns on its wing tips, perches on an orange and yellow flower that is hanging down from a plant. Other blooms are visible, hanging in the background with some long, pointed leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/garden_butterfly.jpg A young woman is leaning down and pointing out a red and orange zinnia flower to a small child in a brightly lit, colorful garden. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kaleidoscope-Butterflies-1.jpg A close-up of a large Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly with its wings spread, showing off its yellow and black stripes and a row of blue and red spots along the bottom edge, as it rests on a red and orange flower. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/girl-and-mom-butterfly.jpg A woman wearing sunglasses and a green t-shirt holds a young girl with blonde hair in a ponytail. Both are looking upwards and seem to be observing something. They are surrounded by lush green and colorful plants, with hanging baskets visible in the background, suggesting they are in a garden or greenhouse. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Butterfly-August-2020-20-web.jpg A white peacock butterfly with dark brown markings and a scalloped edge rests on a leafy green plant with small, bright purple flowers, against a blurred, light brown background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/EVENT-Birds-Bees-Blooms-Butterflies.jpg A brown butterfly with prominent eyespots rests on a yellow Black-eyed Susan or coneflower. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/butterfly-garden-1.jpg A woman wearing sunglasses and a green t-shirt holds a young girl with blonde hair in a ponytail. Both are looking upwards and seem to be observing something. They are surrounded by lush green and colorful plants, with hanging baskets visible in the background, suggesting they are in a garden or greenhouse. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/butterfly-garden-2.jpg A brown Butterfly with circular patterns on its wing tips, perches on an orange and yellow flower that is hanging down from a plant. Other blooms are visible, hanging in the background with some long, pointed leaves. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/treehouse-trek 2025-11-25T17:17:12-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/TreehouseTrek.jpg Wooden treehouse village called "Treehouse Trek", connected by rope bridges in a sun-dappled forest. There are several children entering one of the houses and walking along the rope bridges. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/treehousetrek_candid-229.jpg A young boy in jeans and a tshirt climbing up a rope ladder and peering through a round opening in a net that opens onto a wooden deck, seemingly a rustic playground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/treehousetrek-47.jpg A focused shot of a young mother with blonde hair walking behind her small child on one of the rope bridges at Treehouse Trek. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/treehousetrek_candid-395.jpg A young girl in a floral dress sits smiling at the end on a tall, plastic, green outdoor slide. Mulch surrounds the bottom of the slide while large wooden pillars and a forest are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/Treehouse_Trek_2.jpg Wooden treehouse village called "Treehouse Trek", connected by rope bridges in a sun-dappled forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/treehouse-trek-1.jpg A small wooden treehouse with a swinging rope bridge leading into it on the right and out of it to the left. A group of people of different ages and genders walk and climb all over the bridges. All of this is surrounded by a lush, green forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/treehouse-trek-2.jpg A young boy with red hair climbs up a netted bridge, his mouth open in wonder. An older girl with brown hair follows close behind, while another young girl climbs down the opposite way. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/black-bear-habitat 2024-01-28T22:42:03-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-face-profile-dsc_5009-164.jpg A zoomed in profile view of a large, chunky Black Bear with its distinct dark fur, brown muzzle, and small rounded ears looking off to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-habitat-1.jpg A Black Bear with her tongue sticking out, looking to the left in what appears to be a forest, given the trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-face-dsc_2718.jpg A sleepy Black Bear with a brown muzzle lays on a rock, its head resting on its outstretched front paws. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/black-bear-dsc_6397-90.jpg A black bear on a rock in a dense forest, highlighting the beauty of wildlife in its natural environment. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/red-wolf-habitat 2024-01-28T22:40:43-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-wolf-nczoo_rockwork_mg_0065.jpg A lean, athletic Red Wolf with a fuzzy brown and black fur coat and short, fluffy tail, standing by rocks looking right. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/red-wolf-dsc_8882-67.jpg A lean, athletic Red Wolf with a fuzzy brown and black fur coat and short, fluffy tail, standing by rocks looking right. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-wolf-dsc_7202-106.jpg A Red Wolf with a mix of brown and gray, fur stands in a forested landscape, looking alertly to its right. The animal has pointed ears and a bushy tail, and lush trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/SAFE_Species-Logo_American-Red-Wolf%281%29_0.png A colorful logo with the acronym SAFE, which stands for Saving Animals From Extinction http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-wolf-habitat-1.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/african-lion-habitat 2024-01-28T22:58:47-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/lion-habitat-1.jpg A Lion standing with his mouth open in the middle of a field of tall, green grass. There is a tall, rocky wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lion-lioness-pacing.jpg A large, muscular Lioness walking towards the left in tall grass, next to a rock wall in her habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lion-haji.jpg A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane laying in tall grass in the shade, looking into the camera. There is a rock wall near him in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lion-lioness-napping.jpg A lioness sleeping peacefully on a large, flat rock with her paw stretched out. Tall grass and a rock wall are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/watani-grasslands-habitat 2025-06-02T08:27:08-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/addra-gazelle-7F0A8288_0.jpg A critically endangered Addra Gazelle on the Watani Grasslands habitat; white legs, belly and face with tan markings across back and chest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/elephant-head-ears.jpg A close-up view of a brown Elephant head with ears opened outward, and displaying its long, white tusks. There is a wall of dense forest behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/rhino-pair-cuddle-2.jpg A younger, muddy Rhinoceros nuzzling her face into another Rhino who is laying on the ground in front of her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/5-declining-species-addra-2.jpg An Addra Gazelle standing in an open, grassy field looking towards the viewer which showcases its white body, brown neck and shoulders and its long antlers that curve upwards. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/red-river-hogs-habitat 2024-01-28T22:53:42-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/red-river-hog-side-profile.jpg A Red River Hog side profile, showing its tufted ears and black face markings, grazing in the grass and enjoying the sunlight. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-river-hog-dsc_7903.jpg Three Red River Hogs standing diagonally in a row, showing off their rust colored fur, black faces and hooves and distinct fur-tufted ears. They are grazing in a grassy area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-river-hog-habitat-1.jpg Three Red River Hogs standing diagonally in a row, showing off their rust colored fur, black faces and hooves and distinct fur-tufted ears. They are grazing in a grassy area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-river-hog-dsc_9903.jpg Two red river hogs with their rust colored fur and long, pointed ears standing and grazing in their leafy habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/zebra-ostrich-and-giraffe-habitat 2024-12-20T11:57:46-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/giraffe-and-zebras.jpg One giraffe and two zebras walking together in a grassy field with trees and a black wall in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ostrich-dsc_4792-145.jpg A close up photo of an ostrich's head, with long eyelashes visible, its beak slightly open. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zebra-dsc_0412.jpg A Zebra grazing on grass in a field with greenery behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/ostrich-dsc6961.jpg A close profile look at an Ostrich face, showing its large beak and eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-dsc0147.jpg A giraffe seen from the shoulders up, walking next to a thick line of trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Zebra_On_Habitat.jpg Two black and white-striped zebras stand in a grassy enclosure with large boulders and dark foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe_dsc5386.jpg Two giraffes , stand side-by-side in a wooded area with tall trees and green foliage at the North Carolina Zoo. The giraffes have distinct brown and white patterns on their bodies http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/zebra-grazing-angle.jpg A Zebra grazing on grass in a field with greenery behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zebra-and-giraffe-habitat-1.jpg Two Giraffes with tan fur and a dark brown pattern, and two Zebras with their distinct black and white stripes, stand together in the middle of a large, open field with a wall of large boulders in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zebra-and-giraffe-habitat-2.jpg A zebra stands attentively within its habitat, gazing attentively at something or someone out of frame. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/kitera-forest-habitat 2024-01-28T22:49:49-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/chimp_dsc9607-22.jpg Young chimpanzee with black fur sitting in a tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/chimp-nczoo_rockwork_7f0a0290.jpg Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together on the branches of a large fallen tree. The smaller of the two is sitting in the lap of the other, an arm wrapped back around its neck and a hand placed on its mouth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/kitera-forest-habitat-1.jpg A small Chimpanzee with large ears, black fur and a brown face climbs up the side of a large boulder. The background appears to include green grass and some trees. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/lemur-island-habitat 2024-01-28T22:47:44-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/5-declining-species-lemur-2.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur with standing on its back legs, exposing its black stomach in contrast to its rusty, orange colored body, with open arms. It is surrounded by tall grass and a fallen tree is just behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lemur-sitting-on-rock-2.jpg A Lemur with orange fur, a black face with tufts of orange fur around it sitting on mossy rock with lush trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-ruffed-lemur_dsc8128.jpg Red Ruffed Lemur with standing on its fuzzy rust-colored legs, and looking intently off to the left. It is surrounded by large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/lemur-laying-out.jpg Two Lemurs with orange fur and black faces lined with tufts of orange fur laying on a rock, one is looking at the viewer, while the other one lays behind it, its head underneath a nearby rock. There are palm fronds in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/lemur-island-habitat-1.jpg A Lemur with thick rust colored fur and a black face and tail, sits hunched over on a thick branch. In the background is a hanging, spherical hammock, more thick branches, and some tall grasses and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/forest-glade-habitat 2024-01-28T22:45:39-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9311.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-lowland-gorilla-dsc0036.jpg A large Gorilla walking on its strong arms and legs towards the right through a grassy field. A tall, rocky wall is visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9714.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/gorilla-walking.jpg A smaller Gorilla walking on all fours, one arm raised towards face and appearing to eat something. There is green grass all around and a rocky wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-face-eating-gorilla_no_glass_-367.jpg A close-up photograph of a gorilla's face as it sits among green foliage and eats a light-colored piece of stalk or fruit held in its hands. The gorilla has dark, thoughtful eyes and black fur and is looking directly at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/forest-glade-habitat-1.jpg A Western Lowland Gorilla stands on all fours (knuckle-walking) in a grassy outdoor enclosure. The gorilla has black fur and is looking to its left with one hand held slightly up near its mouth. The background is a large, textured grey rock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/baboons-habitat 2024-06-06T14:31:50-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc_5084-168.jpg A petite, light brown Hamadryas baboon sitting on a tree branch in front of a leafy forest background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc_8143.jpg A Hamadryas Baboon sits on the ground with its arms crossed. The baboon is characterized by its long, silver-gray mantle of hair around its shoulders and the reddish-pink coloration of its bare face and buttocks. It is positioned in an outdoor, rocky enclosure with a thick tree trunk visible to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc1107.jpg A shaggy brown Baboon sits on a large log, looking straight ahead. Blurry trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hamadryas-baboon-troop-dsc_2359.jpg A photograph showing a large group of small, brown and grey baboons, scattered across a field of bright green grass. The animals are clustered together, and a fallen log is partially visible in the bottom right corner of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/hamadryas-baboon-dsc1126.jpg Two Hamadryas Baboons, one baby and one adult, walking side by side on all fours across a grassy habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/baboon-habitat-1.jpg An aerial view of the Baboon habitat at the NC Zoo shows a group of Baboons with shaggy brown fur and red bottoms walking around and grooming one another in the grass. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/rocky-coast-habitat 2025-10-29T16:53:26-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/polar-bear-out-of-water-25766946286_8d53fb3896_o.jpg A white Polar bear diving off of the rocky shore and into the water making a big splash. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/arctic-fox-face-dsc_4709.jpg A fluffy Arctic Fox standing close to the viewer, staring off to the right in a wooded area. It's soft, white fur and small, slightly rounded ears on display. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/seal-under-water-swimming-dsc_3629.jpg Harbor seal swimming upside down under water near some large rocks. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/polar-bear-dsc_8905-73-73.jpg A profile view of a white, fluffy Polar bear with rounded ears. Their black nose and eyes are angled upward. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/artic-fox-untitled-10.jpg Arctic fox laying down, showing coat coloration of the "blue" or summer coat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/rocky-coast-habitat-1.jpg A polar bear looking towards the viewer showing a profile view of its face and small, round ears. There are rocks visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/cypress-swamp-habitat 2024-01-28T22:33:03-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/cougar-dsc_2513.jpg Two adult Cougars, which are large cats with medium, rounded ears and thick tan fur, lay huddled together, looking out of a cutout in a tree stump in a Cyrpress Swamp. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/american-alligator-dsc_8183.jpg An American Alligator swimming in dark green waters, its eyes peering out of water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/alligator-snapping-turtle-face-dsc_9828-2-41.jpg An Alligator Snapping Turtle with mottled green skin that is covered in dark green moss, swimming underwater over mossy rocks and a pile of submerged branches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/pine-barrens-treefrog-dsc_9822-2-39.jpg A small brown and green Pine barrens treefrog on leaf. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/cypress-swamp-1.jpg Two adult Cougars, which are large cats with medium, rounded ears and thick tan fur, lay huddled together, looking out of a cutout in a tree stump in a Cyrpress Swamp. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/streamside-habitat 2025-10-29T16:55:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/otter-face-14058752931_bd8e239d4f_k.jpg A North American River Otter laying on a rock with its tiny, rounded ears, adorable cat-like nose, and long whiskers turned towards the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bobcat-in-log-dsc_5310-96-96-96.jpg A close-up of a bobcat's head and chest peering out from the hollow of a large, weathered tree trunk. The bobcat has light brown and gray spotted fur, white cheek ruffs, and tufts of black hair on its ears. It is looking intently to the left of the frame. The rough, dark bark of the tree dominates the foreground and background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/timber-rattlesnake-face-close-dsc_8761-68-%281%29.jpg A tight close-up of a Timber Rattlesnake coiled up. The snake's scales feature a distinct, high-contrast pattern of black and dark gray blotches on a background of light beige and yellow/tan scales. The head is slightly raised in the foreground, looking directly ahead, with its patterned camouflage blending seamlessly into its coiled body. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bobcat-dsc_8153.jpg Bobcat looking over its shoulder was it stands in its forested habitat. There are large rocks in the background and foreground, and branches of smaller trees all around it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/otter-head-out-of-water-dsc_3172.jpg A scruffy, brown North American River Otter poking its brown, rodent looking head and shoulders out of water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/copperhead-dsc_5966-27-%281%29.jpg A Copperhead snake, easily recognizable by its hourglass-shaped crossbands of light tan, pinkish, or pale brown alternating with reddish-brown or darker brown. The snake is coiled up within what appears to be a hollow log or rock crevice http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/streamside-habitat-1.jpg A fuzzy brown otter with small, rounded ears, lanky body, and long tail, perches on a small rocky ledge next to a pond. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/marsh-habitat 2024-01-28T22:36:44-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/marsh-habitat-1.jpg A picturesque view of a lake surrounded by trees and plants, all turning different shades of oranges and yellows for Fall. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/grizzly-bear-habitat 2024-01-28T22:28:07-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/grizzly-bear-untitled-21.jpg A fuzzy Grizzley Bear's face looking off to the right, its mouth slightly open. Snow appears to be on the ground in the blurred background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/grizzly-bear-habitat-1.jpg A fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear walking across large rocks towards a pond. There is a large wall of rocks and some grass visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/grizzly-bear-untitled-13.jpg A fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear walking across the snow. There is a large wall of rocks and some grass visible behind it. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/honey-bee-garden 2024-04-11T22:18:12-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/HoneyBee-9417.jpg A small yellow and black honeybee hovers near the bright center of a yellow flower with long, slender petals. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/honey-bee-garden-1.jpg A concrete pathway winds through a lush, green outdoor exhibit. On the right, a large yellow sign reads "HONEY BEE GARDEN" in yellow and black text, featuring an illustration of a Honey Bee. A low, curved yellow wall runs alongside the path, and behind it, dense foliage. To the left, another yellow sign stands near a wooden bench. Further down the path, a rustic log beehive structure is visible among the trees. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/prairie-habitat 2024-06-06T10:50:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/prairie-habitat-dsc_6464.jpg Five large American Bison with dark brown, shaggy coats grazing in a green field or grassy hill. The animals are silhouetted against a bright blue sky, with a line of lush green deciduous trees forming the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/prairie-habitat-1.jpg Several elk graze on a grassy, rocky hillside under a bright blue sky. Two younger animals are positioned close together in the foreground, with larger, brownish animals lying near logs and trees in the distance. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elkdsc_2967-309-309.jpg A group of four elk resting and standing on a dry, grassy hill. Three elk, including a bull with large, tall antlers, are resting or lying down in the foreground, while a female elk (cow) stands facing right in the background. Bare trees line the forest behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/american-bison-face-dsc9522.jpg A huge, shaggy brown Bison stands grazing in the middle of an open prairie. It is looking towards the viewer wagging its short tail and displaying its small, curved horns. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/elk-dsc_2993.jpg An impressive elk stands in a vibrant green field, its antlers towering majestically as it grazes under a clear blue sky against a serene prairie meadow backdrop. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/animal-ambassadors 2024-04-11T09:28:31-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/animal_ambassadors-6629.jpg A red-tailed hawk perch on a keeper's glove in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/Blue-Tongue-Skink-Animal-Ambassador-9713.jpg A close-up shot of the hands of a NC Zoo employee holding a medium-sized Blue Tongue Skink Animal Ambassador. This lizard has dark brown mottled skin on its back and light tan skin on its face and belly. It is sticking out its distinctive blue tongue. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/Owl-Terra-Animal-Ambassador-8489.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. The blurred background suggests a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/desert-habitat 2024-01-28T23:00:33-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ocelot-dsc_2888-210.jpg An Ocelot laying curled on the grassy ground, snuggled up with a second large cat, its face resting on the first one's behind, displaying its distinct tan fur and black spots and striped pattern. There are rocks and a log in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gila-monster-dsc_0014-2-71.jpg A scaly, black and tan patterned Gila Monster flicking its lizard-like tongue as it crawls over a rock in a shallow pool of water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/blue-tonqued-skink-face-dsc_0936.jpg A blue-tongued skink laying on a rocky surface with its bright blue tongue sticking out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/vampire-bat-face-profile-dsc_1918.jpg A vampire bat standing upright on a rock on its hands and feet with its wings tucked back. Its tiny flat snout, sharp teeth and large, pointed ears are clearly visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/desert-habitat-1.jpg A wide exterior shot showcases the large, glass-domed Desert exhibit building under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds. In front of the building, a landscaped area features various desert plants like cacti and succulents, along with rocks. A paved pathway curves in the foreground, and a wooden bench is visible on the right. http://www.nczoo.org/buy-tickets 2024-12-03T12:31:57-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/visit 2025-09-14T17:29:38-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/dining-1.jpg A wooden table with several plates heaped full of food including french fries, fried chicken, and cole slaw. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/picnicarea-akiba-hippobeach-vertical-fall-1.jpg A lifesized statue of a Hippopotamus mom and calf standing on a mulch covered shore of a lake, tall reeds visible in the background. In the distance, a wooden pier with colorful handrails and a round rotunda spans the water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/guests-child-grandparent.jpg A grandmother with long dark grey hair holding grandchild up in her arms so she can see the baboons over the crowd that is standing in front of the rocky habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/habitats-home-1.jpg A group of five elephants stand in a row, all facing different directions in front of a pond. A paved path winds in the foreground, and a wide open field lined with trees stretches in the background under a beautiful blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/education 2025-07-02T10:59:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/learn-home-2.jpg A group of young campers holding green personal fans stand together, posing in front of a large brass statue of a Bison in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/family-and-group-home-2.jpg A group of young children stand in a line against a cement wall. A woman in a blue NC Zoo uniform with long blonde hair walks in front of them smiling as she presents a long, black and white snake to them that she is holding in both hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-WSCamp-GiraffeFeeding2.jpg Wildlife Science Campers smile and look amazed as they feed lettuce to a giraffe behind the scenes under the guidance of a Zoo Team member. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/NCZoo-Education-Kidzone-Tree-Top-Trail-Children.jpg Two children walking down the Kidzone Tree Top trail. The trail is made of rope and plank bridges with net fencing on each side and large, wooden beams that support them. They are surrounded by dense bright green tree tops. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/adult-education-home-2.jpg A woman with her hair in a ponytail and wearing a teal shirt and dark pants leans over a science project set up on a rock wall outdoors. The project appears to be a miniature landscape with various natural elements. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/owl-terra-animal-ambassador-8489.jpg A Barred Owl named Terra, captured in a close-up, its round, dark eyes and yellow beak prominent against its mottled brown and white plumage. The owl's head is turned slightly to the left, revealing the intricate barring pattern on its neck and chest. The blurred background suggests a natural habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/learn-home-new.jpg Grandparents with their twin grandchildren visit an investigation station. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife-conservation-zoo 2026-02-17T17:50:04-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/international_-_bigcats_-_p1000706-conservation-1000706.jpg A lioness reclines on the ground with her cubs, some of which are nursing or looking at the camera, illustrating a peaceful family moment in the heart of the savanna. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/red-wolf-and-pups.jpg A mother Red Wolf standing protectively over her four small pups who are huddled together next to a rock in a forested area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/whatucando-main-ward_big_sweep-9-10_004-conservation.jpg Five individuals, possibly students, are seen from behind in a forest, participating in what appears to be a cleanup effort. They are surrounded by numerous large black trash bags, and some of them are holding or filling bags. The ground is covered with leaves and dirt, and tall trees with green foliage frame the scene. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Conservation-NC-Zoo-1.jpg A group of three people—two women and one man—are gathered around the back of a truck or utility vehicle, appearing to be performing a field veterinary or medical procedure. They are in a dry, open, savanna-like environment with sparse trees and brown, dusty ground. One woman, wearing an orange shirt and a cap, is leaning over a turquoise towel, possibly attending to an animal or patient not fully visible. Another woman, in a gray shirt, is helping from the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/conservation-elephants.jpg A wide shot of an open savanna sprinkled with trees, shrubs and tall, brown grass. In the distance, three African Elephants can be seen grazing and socializing. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats 2026-03-26T15:02:36-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/NC-Zoo_Asia-Expansion-Forecourt-sketch.jpg Rendering of the future Asia Expansion Forecourt which is a large, open area with tiled walkways that lead to various buildings and animal habitats all designed with influences from Asian culture. Large wooden decorative posts holding paper lanterns line each side of the walkways and there are lots of trees sprinkled throughout the landscape. Visitors are depicted walking and standing on the walkways. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/habitats-home-1.jpg A group of five elephants stand in a row, all facing different directions in front of a pond. A paved path winds in the foreground, and a wide open field lined with trees stretches in the background under a beautiful blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences 2025-11-15T08:56:59-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/carousel-2.jpg A child with short, dark hair stares up in wonder as she rides a Zebra on a colorful carousel, surrounded by a variety of other creatures, her chaperone standing by her side. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/bobcat-2_0.jpg Bobcat looking over its shoulder was it walks to the back of its forested habitat. There are large rocks in the background and foreground, and branches of smaller trees all around it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/7F0A8583-438x548px.jpg A zoo keeper, wearing a blue shirt, khaki shorts, a face mask, and gloves, kneels down to offer food from a small bowl to a Red Ruffed Lemur. The lemur, with its distinctive reddish-brown fur and long black tail, is perched on a fallen log in a grassy outdoor enclosure. Another lemur is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/experiences-home-1.jpg A woman wearing sunglasses and a green t-shirt holds a young girl with blonde hair in a ponytail. Both are looking upwards and seem to be observing something. They are surrounded by lush green and colorful plants, with hanging baskets visible in the background, suggesting they are in a garden or greenhouse. http://www.nczoo.org/careers 2025-10-08T08:19:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/exhibits-career-6542.jpg Two men and a woman wearing NC Zoo uniforms are standing in a rocky enclosure. They are holding tools and appear to be laying concrete in order to add to or repair the natural looking rock that surrounds them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/horticulture-career-6794.jpg Construction is underway on a muddy, grassy property with multiple pieces of equipment. A white Bobcat loader with tracks is in the foreground, facing away from the camera in a ditch of mud. In the background, a yellow backhoe and a yellow front-end loader are also visible. Three workers are standing or kneeling near the ditch. Trees and grass surround the area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/keeper-career-101.jpg A caretaker kneels between two harbor seals on a wet, rocky platform, extending their arms in a training gesture. The seals are dark grey with spots, and the seal on the right has a small red tag on its flipper. Silver buckets are nearby, and the background is a rocky wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/bird-keeper-career-9906.jpg An outdoor scene on a dirt path with a group of young children and two adults. A woman in a blue shirt and tan pants on the right is gesturing upward and speaking to the group of children, while an adult man in a light green shirt stands in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/careers-1.jpg A woman with dark hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform and black rubber boots stands next to a Zebra and handing it a snack. Two other Zebras stand grazing next to them in a grassy field with hay sprinkled on the ground, surrounded by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/directions-parking 2025-10-02T15:09:10-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/the_spring_july_2018.jpg A red vehicle parked and hooked up at an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in the Zoo parking lot with vibrant green trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Part-Bus-station.jpg A large bus with a red and black design on the side with the word "PART" on it parked in front of a bus shelter with a slanted metal roof. There are flag poles off to the left with half mast flags. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/directions-and-parking-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/map 2025-08-22T09:09:39-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-map-2.jpg A woman with long blonde hair pulled into a side pony tail that is facing away from the viewer, towards a large, outdoor map. The map shows the animal habitats at the North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-map-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/group-information 2026-03-31T11:51:18-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/group-info-1.jpg A large, white Polar Bear in a grassy, tundra habitat walks on all fours next to a large glass window. A group of five children walk next to her on the other side of the glass, reaching out towards her. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/accessibility-needs 2025-12-04T15:30:54-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Service-Dog-Vertical.jpg A black service dog sits, panting on a pathway with a red leash and vest on. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/accessibility-ev-ada-horiztonal2.jpg A man wearing a grey shirt and light-colored shorts is standing on a paved pathway, gently guiding or assisting a person seated in a powered wheelchair. The path is surrounded by lush green vegetation, including a unique Yacca plant on the left side, behind a low metal railing. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/seasonal-tips 2026-03-04T13:47:10-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/bee-on-flower-2.jpg A small, fuzzy, black and yellow Bee perched on the side of a purple, conical shaped flower that has two bright green leaves at its base. There are other similar flowers visible in the blurred background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/seasonal-tips-1.jpg A Polar Bear sleeps curled in a ball with its head resting on its paws on top of a snow covered rock. A large rock wall stands in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/picnicking 2026-03-31T11:45:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/GreenPractices-main-E-ImageNCZoo_SolarPointe-Conservation.jpg An exterior view of a modern educational pavilion called "Solar Pointe". The structure has a large, dark roof with bright yellow, stylized diagonal lines resembling solar rays. A yellow metal archway over the main entrance is labeled "SOLAR POINTE". Inside, several interactive, blue and yellow informational displays about solar power are visible. The structure is set along a paved walkway with trees and greenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/picnicking-8803.jpg A wooden grotto with four stone pillars, covered with thick, green vines covering the top and trailing down the pillars. Underneath the covering is a concrete pad where four picnic tables sit under its shade. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/shutterstock_78779628411.jpg Picnic table with red and white checkered cloth, a blurred party visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/picnics-1.jpg A group of wooden picnic tables on cement pads surrounded by trees and tall grasses. A tall brick wall is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/dining 2025-10-15T08:08:00-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Farm2Table2025.jpg Outdoor view of the Farm to Table Café, featuring a corner exterior with large windows, metal chairs, and tables on a wide sidewalk under leafy tree branches. A sign above reads "FARM to Table Café." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/JunctionSpringsCafe2025.jpg A cafe named "Junction Springs Cafe" with a dark roof and large yellow and blue sign. Green tree branches frame the top of the image, and a patio umbrella is visible on the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/CrossingsPizza2025-1.jpg A pizzeria named "Crossings Pizza" with a metal roof is surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky. A blue picnic table with a white umbrella is in the outdoor seating area, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Signs for mobile order pickup are visible on the restaurant's windows. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/BillyDs2025.jpg A small restaurant named "Billy D's" with signage for fried chicken is situated amidst lush greenery. There are several outdoor picnic tables with black umbrellas on a paved area, providing shaded seating under the trees. The building features a modern facade with orange accents and QR codes displayed near the entrance for ordering. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/HungryBearCanteen2025.jpg A wooden snack shack named "Hungry Bear Canteen" with a colorful bear-themed sign sits under a clear blue sky. It has various snacks displayed at the counter. Lush green trees surround the area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/wild-burger-7f0a7266.jpg Front of a small building with red trim around its grey roof. On the front of the roof is a black and red sign that reads, "Wild Burger- North Carolina". http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/WateringCan2025.jpg A small wooden snack kiosk named "The Watering Can" with a sign shaped like a watering can on top. It has two windows labeled "Order" and "Pickup." A menu is posted under the "Order" sign, offering snacks, drinks, and frozen treats. The stand is surrounded by lush greenery. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/prairie-popcorn-7f0a7262.jpg A small tan building with a brown roof that holds a sign that reads "Prairie Popcorn". There are red, outdoor umbrellas scattered around the building. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/ConnectionsCreamery2025.jpg A small wooden ice cream stand named "Connections Creamery" with a vintage-style design. The stand features a large sign on top, windows for ordering, and a menu listing ice cream, snacks, and beverages on the side. It's surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/20170411_111650.jpg A black food truck with a white rooster logo and words reading "The Coop" is parked in a Plaza at the Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/BillyDsSNAX2025.jpg A snack stand called "Billy D's SNAX" with a brightly colored sign is situated outdoors among lush greenery. The stand features a menu board listing various snack items. A person in a blue shirt is working behind the counter. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/billy-ds-food_mg_3903.jpg A wooden table with several plates heaped full of food including french fries, fried chicken, and cole slaw. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/iron-hen-food-_mg_3652_steffanie_stricklands_conflicted_copy_2018-04-25.jpg A white plate showcasing a breakfast option from Iron Hen Food of eggs and toast. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/wild-burger-food_mg_3773.jpg A plate with a large burger topped with lettuce, tomato and bacon with a side of fries from Wild Burger restaurant. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/dining-1.jpg A wooden table with several plates heaped full of food including french fries, fried chicken, and cole slaw. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/school-trips 2026-04-01T14:51:26-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/school_group-50.jpg A group of students wearing matching blue shirts stand posing in a line, leaning on a handrail in front of a large boulder surrounded by desert vegetation. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-School-Bob.jpg A Zoo Team member animatedly tells a story to a captivated audience of young campers, who watch him with enthusiasm and curiosity as he shares his interpretive messaging. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/school-field-trips-1.jpg A group of children gathered in front of a glass barrier wall, looking out into a vast field that is sprinkled with trees and large rocks. Two elephants stand near the wall looking out towards the children. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/guidelines 2026-03-06T12:16:22-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/top-10-guests-w-elephant-1.jpg A older man and woman stand posing together leaning on a wooden handrail and looking back at the viewer. Behind them is a large savanna habitat with two African Elephants standing next to a small pond and several large boulders. White text in the top left corner reads "Bringing Summer Back." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-guidelines-1.jpg A muddy Rhinoceros lays in a patch of dirt in the shade as another Rhinoceros stands grazing next to it. A third Rhinoceros is partially visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/about-area 2025-09-22T09:05:24-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/about-the-area-2.jpg A quaint street in a small town, lined with antique brick buildings and ornate green streetlights. Trees are sprinkled on either side of the road and cars are parked in front of buildings. A blue directional sign is the focus and it shows the directions of shopping, dining, a library, the courthouse, a bicentennial park, and parking all in downtown Asheboro. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/downtown-asheboro-2.jpg Two people, one in a red jacket and one in a dark coat and cap, stand on a city sidewalk with shopping bags, looking at items displayed outside a store in Downtown Asheboro. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-06/hikingtrail.jpg A group of four people, possibly a family, consisting of a man, a woman, and two small girls, walks along a dirt path in a wooded area. The girls are running ahead of the adults and appear to be laughing. The adults are walking behind them and may be smiling. The individuals are wearing casual clothing, including jeans and sweaters. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/downtown-asheboro-0360.jpg A historic downtown street in a small town. The street is lined with two-story brick buildings, some painted in bright colors like yellow and red, with commercial storefronts on the ground level. Cars are parked along the street, and a few small trees line the sidewalk. A large metal railroad crossing structure with lights spans the top left of the image under a clear, bright blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/downtown-asheboro-0355.jpg An informational sign with a blue base stands in the middle of a sunlit, tree-lined downtown street in front of two and three-story brick buildings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/seagrove-pottery-72-2.jpg A beautiful circular, blue serving plate with curved handles on either side, resting on a wooden stand against a wooden backdrop. In front of it to the left is a small vase with an intricate wavy blue, brown and white design. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/downtown-asheboro-.jpg A street view of a downtown area featuring several historic brick buildings on a sunny day. The most prominent feature is a large, colorful mural painted across the side and front of a two-story building on the left that depicts a series of historic storefronts and signage. To the right, another historic, white-painted building has a small, dark awning over a street-level business with red and yellow umbrellas and signs. The buildings are located at an intersection with traffic lights visible. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/downtown-asheboro-0351.jpg A large, two-story mural on the side of a light blue building in a downtown area. The mural depicts two polar bears, one standing on a snowy rock and the other swimming underwater, with the words "North Carolina Zoo" above the scene. The building is next to other commercial storefronts with awnings. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/downtown-asheboro-1215.jpg A daytime photo of a historic brick building on a downtown street corner. The side of the building features a large, realistic mural of a train emerging from a tunnel, painted within a recessed brick archway. The building is situated under a set of active railroad crossing signals. The street corner features a small, gray turret-like structure next to the mural. The street is lined with parked cars, more historic storefronts, and a few trees, all under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/about-the-area-1.jpg A small town square with a narrow street that is lined with quaint brick buildings and cars parked along the sides. Trees are spaced evenly down the sidewalks under a bright blue sky. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/about-zoo 2025-11-07T14:26:08-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/red-wolf-clipout.png A Red Wolf, a slender canine with reddish-brown and grizzled gray fur. The wolf is looking slightly to the left, standing against a solid black background, highlighting its alert ears and yellow-brown eyes. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/about-the-zoo-2.jpg A group of four people, possibly two women and two young girls of different ethnic backgrounds stand next to a glass partition looking out into a grassy habitat where two Elephants are standing together under a tree, staring at the humans. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/experiences-home-2.jpg Two women and a child standing next to a wooden railing surrounded by trees. In front of them is a Giraffe that is reaching its head over the top of the railing to eat a leaf the child is holding. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/butterfly_image_mobile.png A macro view of a black butterfly with slight blue and white detailing on the edges of its wings with two orange spots that highlight the middle bottom of them like two eyes looking at you. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/mask_group_1.png A black butterfly with white spots around the edges of its wings and blue markings along its back wings. It is perched in a bright red flower with its beautiful wings spread wide. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/cougar-2_0.jpg A Cougar with soft, tan fur and rounded ears in a forest, standing with two of its large, cat-like paws perched on a branch. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Diane-Villa-NC-Zoo.jpg Diane Villa standing in front of a grassy field with two rhinos in the distance http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/image-%281%29.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/plan-your-event 2026-03-04T13:51:24-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/picnic-hippo-beach_0.jpg Several large, stone pillars covered with vines, creating a covered picnic area filled with wooden picnic tables that are sprinkled around a cement pad. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/picnic-lake-side_0.jpg Four wooden, open-air shelters with pointed roofs stand together on a cement pad in a field next to a lake, surrounded by large trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Oak-Hill-Picnic-Fall-NCZoo-9644.jpg A wide outdoor panorama of a park area with trees displaying bright yellow and dark green autumn foliage surrounding a grassy field. A body of water is visible in the background under a clear sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/picnic-solar-pointe_0.jpg Two large, metal awnings that are covering a paved area that is sprinkled with picnic tables, stand next to a small, brown building. There are yellow signs in front of them with the text "Solar Pointe" which are posted in a curated garden bed. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Watani-Guests-Playing-Elephant-Game-Horizontal.jpg Large group of kids playing at Watani Grasslands on a game called Elephant Tracking, http://www.nczoo.org/visit/gift-shop 2025-12-04T16:57:43-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/earth-explorer-gift-shop-7f0a7348.jpg A cinderblock building with a sign that reads "Earth Explorer Gift Shop" on the roof. There are clothing racks, strollers and coin machines placed under the awning of the building. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Junction_Traders_sign.jpg A small cinderblock building with a brown metal roof with a sign that says"Junction Traders Gift Shop." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/safari-gift-shop-7f0a7381.jpg The Safari Gift Shop at the North Carolina Zoo, offering toys, decorative items, and novelties. The building has a light blue facade with brown accents and a sign with animal symbols. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gift-shop-2_0.jpg A small, tan building with a metal awning on either side of a raised center part of the roof. This middle part features a mural of a cheetah resting in a tree, and a giraffe in a savannah scene with the text "Leopard Spot gift shop" There is a wide cement path leading to the door. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gift-shop-7294.jpg An interior shot of a brightly lit souvenir or gift shop, featuring a central display rack holding various t-shirts and a wooden shelf unit stocked with small merchandise on the right. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gift-shop-7391.jpg An interior shot of the Safari Gift Shop at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, featuring shelves stocked with stuffed animals and displays of colorful bags and souvenirs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gift-shop-7395.jpg An interior photo of a gift shop, likely at a zoo, featuring racks and displays filled with merchandise. The shop sells a wide variety of t-shirts in multiple colors and designs, along with stacked plush toys, books, puzzles, and other colorful souvenirs. The walls have horizontal wood paneling, and the floor is a dark wood laminate. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/gift-shop-7390.jpg A wooden display of various types of candy within a well lit gift shop. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/gift-shop-7300.jpg An interior shot of the Earth Explorer Gift Shop at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, featuring shelves stocked with stuffed animals and displays of colorful bags and souvenirs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/gift-shop-1.jpg A view of a warmly lit giftshop with the focus on a display of stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes. In the background, viewers can see a shop counter and shelves displaying other items. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/infant-care 2025-09-22T09:04:11-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/child-and-infant-care-2.jpg A small girl in a light blue dress holds on to a mans hair as she rides on his shoulders. He is smiling and holding on to the girls ankles as they appear to be walking through a crowd. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/infant-care-1631.jpg A young woman with a light brown ponytail smiles as she shows the infant she's holding something to the left of them. A canopy of trees can be seen behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe-Feeding-Horizontal-Diverse-Guests.jpg A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red shirt and seen from the back, holding a small child with curly hair on her hip, as they interact with a giraffe. The woman is holding a piece of green foliage which the giraffe is gently eating. The giraffe's spotted head and neck dominate the left side of the frame, and the scene takes place at a low wooden fence. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/service-animals 2025-11-15T08:53:10-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/service-animals-2.jpg A medium- sized, fluffy, brown dog and a larger black and brown dog stand side by side with their owners. They appear to be service animals given that they are wearing vests, short leashes, and yellow and black goggles. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/service-dog-9422.jpg A man in a navy shirt and floppy hat stands in the fork of a paved path with a black service dog lying on the ground at his feet. There are two yellow rectangular signs in the foreground, and a bench surrounded by trees and plants in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/service-animals-1.jpg A man in a navy shirt and floppy hat stands in the fork of a paved path with a black service dog lying on the ground at his feet. There are two yellow rectangular signs in the foreground, and a bench surrounded by trees and plants in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/birthday-parties 2025-10-30T16:08:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/birthday-parties-1.jpg A young child sits at a decorated table, blowing out a candle on a birthday cake. There is another child sitting next to him and a door, sink, and counter with a kettle and a coffee pot on it in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/privacy-policy 2024-02-07T05:12:57-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer 2026-03-10T08:40:45-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Giraffe-Deck-Volunteer-3.jpg Zoo volunteer standing on the Zoo's giraffe deck to be face height and feeding a giraffe http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Play-Pal_Teen_Volunteer.jpg Play Pal teen volunteer moving a bubble wand with a large bubble coming out http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/happy-volunteer-family-giraffe_0.jpg Several guests and a zoo volunteer feeding a giraffe some lettuce at the giraffe deck attraction http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/volunteer-with-skull_dsc1247.jpg An older, male volunteer at the NC Zoo, comparing a Polar Bear biofact skull to a small child's head size. The way he is holding it, it appears that the Polar Bear skull is eating the child's. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/giraffe-deck-volunteer-feeding.jpg A young male giraffe deck volunteer in a red shirt and baseball cap feeding giraffe that has its head poked over the top of a wooden fence in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/voluteer-at-polar-bear_dsc1371.jpg An older man wearing a yellow collared shirt, straw hat and sunglasses sits behind a table, showing something to a group of children who are gathered around him.. They are standing in front of a grey wall with a large, round picture of a Polar Bear walking on snow on it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-carousel-image--2_0.jpg A group of approximately twenty adults, all wearing yellow polo shirts, stands together posing on a gravel parking lot with a dense forest in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Volunteer-1512-603%20%281%29.png Large group of Zoo Volunteers http://www.nczoo.org/become-zoo-member 2025-11-11T10:00:02-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/become-a-member-2.jpg A bright teal, domed umbrella shades a green and brown kiosk that reads "Join Today! And visit the Zoo FREE for a Year!" Several people are gathered around the kiosk. A person in a plaid shirt stands on the right, looking at something on the counter, while a person in an orange shirt pushes a stroller on the left. In the background, out of focus, are green trees and a parking lot with vehicles. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Join-Zoo-Society.jpg An outdoor zoo membership or information kiosk with a turquoise canopy. The kiosk is staffed by zoo employees and several guests are gathered around it. The sides of the kiosk feature images of animals and people with the phrase "Join Today!" and an invitation to renew membership. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-feeding-deck.jpg A woman holding a small child in her arms that is holding a leaf of lettuce out over a wooden deck railing. On the opposite side, a Giraffe stretches its long neck over and sticks its tongue out to get the leaf. http://www.nczoo.org/seasonal-jobs 2025-11-15T08:59:21-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Seasonal-Staff-SSA.jpg A restaurant worker stands at a cash register ringing up the food purchases of another person who is standing on the other side of the counter. A display of cotton candy stands behind them on a circular rack. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/join-seasonal-team-tram-2.jpg An older, light skinned man wearing a brown hat, blue t-shirt, and khaki shorts, stands in the back of a white tram, between two rows of chairs and resting his hands on two poles that stand on either side of him. Trees are visible in the background and there is a North Carolina Zoo logo on the side of the white tram door. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Job-zoo-work-nczoo-career-giraffe.jpg A man with dark hair and wearing a NC Zoo staff uniform and a mask, working the giraffe deck feeding deck. He is holding a head of lettuce in one arm and is extending the other out to feed a giraffe standing next to him with its tongue out. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/seasonal-jobs-1.jpg A woman wearing an Iron Hen Cafe hat and uniform leans casually on a wooden restaurant counter next to a cash register. There are food items, kitchen machinery, and kitchen visible behind her. A menu hangs on the wall behind her head. http://www.nczoo.org/internship-opportunities 2026-01-09T15:24:30-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Desert-Keeper-Intern-with-Sand-Cat.jpg Intern kneeling at the desert Sand Cat habitat. A sand cat is laying next to the glass http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-intern-at-polar-bear_dsc3895.jpg A young woman with long, dark hair pulled back in a ponytail is looking through a large glass panel into an animal enclosure. Right next to the glass, a Polar Bear with white fur is walking toward the viewer, with its head slightly lowered and its mouth open. The background of the enclosure is a rocky, light-colored habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-intern-at-elephant_dsc2897.jpg A close-up of a blonde zoo volunteer (wearing a yellow shirt and sunglasses) looking down and using a tablet. In the blurry background, an African elephant is visible in its habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-intern-at-polar-bear_dsc3907.jpg A young woman with long, dark hair pulled back in a ponytail is looking through a large glass panel into an animal enclosure. Right next to the glass, a Polar Bear with white fur is walking toward the viewer, with its head slightly lowered and its mouth open. The background of the enclosure is a rocky, light-colored habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Intern-Group-Front-of-Stedman.jpg Group of ten Interns in standing in front of the Stedman Education center http://www.nczoo.org/support 2025-02-04T11:24:33-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/donate-2.jpg A wrinkled human hand with a gold band on the ring finger touching knuckles with the hand of possibly a Gorilla or Chimpanzee. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/PolarBear-underwater-family-NCZoo.jpg A family watches a polar bear swim underwater at the North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/image.jpg An Ocelot walking through shrubbery on a sandy path with vivid lighting. Its tan fur and contrasting black markings down its body stand out against the desert background. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions 2025-11-15T08:32:41-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/attractions-home-2.jpg Two women and a child standing next to a wooden railing surrounded by trees. In front of them is a Giraffe that is reaching its head over the top of the railing to eat a leaf the child is holding. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/TreehouseTrek.jpg Wooden treehouse village called "Treehouse Trek", connected by rope bridges in a sun-dappled forest. There are several children entering one of the houses and walking along the rope bridges. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoofari-1440x675.jpg Zoofari truck driving through the Watani Grasslands habitat that consists of a large open field and rolling hills which is the perfect environment for the Bongos that are seen grazing in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Ed-Zoofari-rhinos.jpg A group of children sitting in an open-air safari vehicle, looking out into a vast field where they find three Rhinoceros laying under a tree. A large lake is visible off to the left behind them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/giraffe-deck-staff-nczoo-wfh-060718-009_0.jpg A blonde woman in a blue shirts stands next to a wooden handrail on a deck. Two children stand next to her holding a leaf of lettuce out to a giraffe that is standing on the other side of the railings in front of them so that his head is right at shoulder height to them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/happy-volunteer-family-giraffe_0.jpg Several guests and a zoo volunteer feeding a giraffe some lettuce at the giraffe deck attraction http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/feeding-times 2026-03-26T14:25:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-01/Feeding%20Times%20Gorilla-1.jpg A smaller Gorilla sitting on the ground amongst shrubs and grass, eating some fruit. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Camp-GatorFeeding.jpg Six students, seen from behind wearing blue shirts, stand leaning eagerly against a handrail, watching a geyser shoot water into the air. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Chimpanzee-feeding-watermelon.jpg A female zookeeper wearing blue latex gloves and a surgical mask over her nose is leaning over a large rock and throwing watermelon to the chimpanzees. There are blurred trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/keeper-career-101.jpg A caretaker kneels between two harbor seals on a wet, rocky platform, extending their arms in a training gesture. The seals are dark grey with spots, and the seal on the right has a small red tag on its flipper. Silver buckets are nearby, and the background is a rocky wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/feeding-times-1.jpg A keeper speaking with guests while elephants gather across a pond. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/green-practices 2024-04-09T16:08:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/GreenPractices-main-E-ImageNCZoo_SolarPointe-Conservation.jpg An exterior view of a modern educational pavilion called "Solar Pointe". The structure has a large, dark roof with bright yellow, stylized diagonal lines resembling solar rays. A yellow metal archway over the main entrance is labeled "SOLAR POINTE". Inside, several interactive, blue and yellow informational displays about solar power are visible. The structure is set along a paved walkway with trees and greenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Composting-Staff-NCZoo-3259.jpg Zoo employees in blue uniform shirts placing food compost from restaurant waste into grey metal bins at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/pooptalk_4x3.jpg The image shows a group of children gathered around a man with a long white beard, a yellow bulldozer, and a pile of dirt. The man is explaining to the group about the composting program at the NC Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Water-Lily-Lake-Horizontal.jpg A lake with dark water, filled with water lilies and pickeral weed. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/zoo-tour 2025-12-31T14:56:03-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ride-and-guide-2.jpg Five smiling women and one friendly tour guide sitting on a shiny golf cart during a Ride and a Guide excursion. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-tours-2.jpg A young girl wearing a pink baseball hat and dress stands facing a large glass window, her hands out in front of her touching it. On the opposite side, a large, white Polar Bear is swimming beneath the water its face at eye level with the girl, its paw outstretched and touching the glass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-tours-1.jpg A group of eight young ladies standing next to a wire fence next to an animal habitat. A Rhinoceros stands with its side facing them on the other side of the fence, as they reach through and touch its back. A dusty lot and a line of trees stand in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/park-transportation 2025-10-02T14:18:21-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/dsc_7636.jpg Park tram filled with guests making its way down the tram road in Africa surrounded by lush green forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/dsc_3081.jpg Parking lot shuttle bus parked at the Africa shuttle stop beneath a pine tree. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/park-transportation-1.jpg A large white tram with open air bench seating, parked at a tram stop that is surrounded by trees on one side. A man walks from the driver's side, around the front of the vehicle. http://www.nczoo.org/catering 2024-11-19T19:00:26-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/lemon-bars-blueberries-catering.jpg A display of lemon bars with a carved lemon wedge on top and blueberries sprinkled around them. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/chimpanzee-habitiat-catering.jpg A rounded, grey table next to chimpanzee habitat. There a menu on a folded napkin, several beverages, two bowls of fruit salad, and a large plant in a decorative basket on the table. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/fajita-mexican-catering-20170405_114949_0.jpg An outdoor taco bar display featuring stacks of corn tortillas on wooden risers, along with cast iron pans holding various meats and toppings in small wooden bowls. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/fruit-catering-20170405_114916_0.jpg A very close-up view of a fruit display at an outdoor event. In the foreground, numerous pieces of melon and pineapple are skewered on wooden sticks. The background highlights the centerpiece, which consists of a large cluster of dark purple grapes wrapped around a black geometric wire sculpture. To the right, a tiered metal display holds small red apples. Green foliage is visible in the far background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/lemonade-cookies-catering-20170511_111155-copy.jpg On the left is a large glass drink dispenser filled with a vibrant blue liquid and some fruit. Next to it is another dispenser, this one filled with yellow lemonade that its on top of a rustic wooden crate, and both dispensers have lemons and a few strawberries placed around their bases. In the background, to the right, are two trays of assorted cookies. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/chicken-catering-20170405_114810_0.jpg A table setting with black and small wooden bowls filled with different food items. A wooden chalkboard sign in the foreground says "Texas-style pulled chicken".. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/veggie-tray-catering-20170406_171540_0.jpg A large wooden, oval shaped charcuterie board. It is lined with an assortment of vegetables including cauliflower, carrots, celery and broccoli. A candle in a glass jar stands in the middle of the delicious arrangement which rests on a table covered with a white tablecloth. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/pie-sandwich-drink-spread-catering.jpg A spread of various foods on plates including as pie, sandwiches, and drinks on a grey table with cutlery sprinkled throughout. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/at-the-zoo 2024-03-04T18:15:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Animal-encounters-conservation_DSC6640.jpg An Educator holding a red tail hawk; part of our Animal Ambassador program http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/AtZoo%20-%20snakes%20-%20Copperhead%20in%20tube-conservation--5.jpg A Zoo Team member holds a copperhead snake in a clear tube for a medical exam. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/at-the-zoo-slinky.jpg A woman with long blonde hair stands in a wooded area holding a long, black snake that is wrapping itself up her forearm. http://www.nczoo.org/north-carolina-zoo-society 2018-08-20T15:40:55-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Join-Zoo-Society.jpg An outdoor zoo membership or information kiosk with a turquoise canopy. The kiosk is staffed by zoo employees and several guests are gathered around it. The sides of the kiosk feature images of animals and people with the phrase "Join Today!" and an invitation to renew membership. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/art-in-the-park 2025-07-21T11:13:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/public-art-2.jpg A life-sized bronze statue of a Bison that showcases its shaggy, furry body and its short, upturned horns as it stands in a mulched area surrounded by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/sum-of-the-parts.jpg A striking silver cube sculpture, representing themes of conservation and nature, stands on a grassy mound near a pathway. The cubes are adorned with brightly colored environmental and wildlife graphics. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/Hellbender%20Art.jpg Hellbender sculpture carve inro rough rocks at Streamside at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/animal-care-and-wellbeing 2024-12-20T10:42:59-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/animal-care-and-welness-conservation_DSC2659.jpg A keeper is administering drops into the eyes of two harbor seals. She is crouched down in front of them with a whistle in her mouth, wearing latex gloves and has a silver bucket sitting next to her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Care-Wellness-Vet-RedWolf-NCZoo-6195.jpg Veterinarian and zookeeper check health of young red wolf with a stethoscope at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/wild-welfare-watani.jpg A person wearing a navy NC Zoo uniform squats down in a grassy field with a white gallon bucket. Their hand is outstretched holding what appears to be food to a small, deer-like animal with brown fur, short horns and a distinctive black stripe down its side. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/native-wildlife-rehabilitation 2025-11-07T11:26:03-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/hdb_barred_owl_release-wrc.jpg A woman with long braids wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform and elbow length bird handling gloves kneels on the grass near a picnic shelter as she releases a small brown Barred Owl into the air. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ljm_release_exam-wrc.jpg Two Zoo Team members wearing medical gloves conduct an exam on a turtle prior to its release. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/k_ksepka_and_j_griffeon_examine_raptor-wrc.jpg A young man with blonde hair and wearing green scrubs and blue latex gloves, leans over a medical exam table inspecting the wing of a large bird. A woman with blonde hair and blue scrubs holds the bird down, lying on its back. Other medical machinery and equipment are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/m_kennedy_squirrel_feeding-wrc.jpg A woman in green veterinarian scrubs has a syringe in one hand and is feeding a baby squirrel laying in the other over a green towel on a table. http://www.nczoo.org/page-not-found 2018-08-20T07:34:45-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/chimps-600x900.jpg Two furry, black chimpanzees sit side by side on a sculpted tree branch surrounded by a lush, green forest. http://www.nczoo.org/access-denied 2018-08-20T07:12:34-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/membership-faq 2019-03-25T10:27:57-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/visit/zoo-gift-cards 2024-12-17T17:02:58-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZslider_GiftCard.jpg A gift-wrapped background with a large, shiny teal bow and ribbon features a small stack of North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro gift cards or membership cards. The top card shows a zebra, and others show a gorilla and baby. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gift_Card_Feature.jpg A pile of North Carolina Zoo gift cards lying splayed on a tan surface. On the front of the gift cards is the image of a baby Gorilla riding on its mother's back. http://www.nczoo.org/education/schools 2025-07-02T10:59:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/edventures-at-the-zoo-1.jpg A nature educator, a woman with glasses and a blue uniform shirt, is holding a dark snake while presenting to three young boys seated on a wooden bench. The setting appears to be an outdoor educational area, possibly at a zoo or nature center, with a dirt ground and a wooden fence/structure in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-to-you-preschool-programs-2.jpg A woman with a long, blonde braid, wearing a blue collared shirt is standing in the woods. She is smiling at the camera and holding a small brown turtle that she is holding in her hands.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-AnimalEncounter-AL%20%282%29.jpg A zoo staff member in a blue polo shirt and jeans is holding a ball python (snake) for a young boy wearing a blue baseball cap and sunglasses to look at. The boy is facing away from the camera. The interaction is taking place outdoors on a paved area, with other people and signs visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/animal-encounters-1.jpg a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves crouches down on a sidewalk and holds a Salamander towards a young girl in a blue shirt. They appear to be explaining something to the child. A well-kept garden is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/education/educator-portal 2024-04-10T08:46:21-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/virtual-species-spotlight-1.jpg A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform, stands in a wooden area next to a natural wooden fence holding a medium sized brown turtle in her gloved hands. She is looking into an Ipad that seems to be recording a video of her teaching about the turtle. http://www.nczoo.org/education/camps 2025-12-31T14:11:13-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Educator-Learning-Camp-Vertical-Diversity.jpg Educator with a young Asian girl showing her how to use a program on a tablet. There are wooden benches and trees behind them, giving the impression of an outdoor ampitheatre. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-Camp-Snake.jpg A smiling Zoo Team member gently holds a snake animal ambassador to show its length to a curious camper, who reaches out to touch the snake in amazement. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/wild-animal-science-camp-1.jpg Three teenage boys wearing camp shirts and name tags, stand together in a forest looking at a piece of paper, seemingly working on a project together. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/society_vet_camp_carousel_slider.jpg A smiling woman in green scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck, bends over with her arms around a small, white goat with wide, long ears and short black horns next to a cinderblock wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-WSCamp-Aviary.jpg A group of children and adults standing in a lush, green forest or jungle setting. They are all looking upward, with some pointing, at something high in the trees, like birds or a canopy. The light filtering through the leaves creates a dappled, vibrant atmosphere http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/councelor-with-campers.jpg A female adult in a blue shirt with a logo is standing with a group of children outdoors. She is smiling and appears to be speaking to the group. The background is a mix of green foliage and trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Camp-TurtleEncounter.jpg A woman wearing a blue shirt with a logo is squatting down in the center of a room, showing a small turtle to a group of seven children who are sitting on a polished wood floor around her. The children are attentively looking at the animal. To the right, another adult is standing, partially visible. In the background, there is a large, colorful circular piece of art made from recycled materials, and large windows bringing in natural light. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/herbivore-campers-group-2.jpg A group of young campers holding green personal fans stand together, posing in front of a large brass statue of a Bison in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/tent_camping-9425.jpg Four kids with backpacks hiking towards their pitched tents in a vast field that is sprinkled with trees at a NC Zoo camp. http://www.nczoo.org/education/family-group-programs 2024-04-10T08:33:29-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/ED-OwlRelease-Terra.jpg Two Zoo Team members address a crowd during an owl release; the male educator speaks while the female educator holds the owl on her gloved hand with lush greenery in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-ZooSnooze-BirdHouseCraft.jpg A woman wearing a navy shirt and baseball cap kneels on a dark wooden floor, putting together a small wood craft with a young girl wearing a tie-dye shirt. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Library-DolphinSkull.jpg A zoo educator in a blue shirt and tan pants stands in front of a tall wall of densely packed bookshelves, holding an open book and reading to a small group of three young, dark-haired children seated on the floor. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Campsite-8902.jpg A serene campsite consisting of a small green, red and blue tent, a fire pit and two camping chairs that has been set up amidst the trees, next to a calm lake. http://www.nczoo.org/education/scouts 2024-04-09T10:55:08-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/scouts-home-1.jpg Four young people appear to be gathered around a table outdoors. They are wearing tan boy scout uniforms that are covered with patches and appear to be listening to another individual who is not visible to the viewer. On the table are various objects, including what appear to be drawings and graphs. The setting looks like a covered outdoor area with stone pillars or walls in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/education/adult-education 2024-04-10T10:58:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/adult-education-home-1.jpg A group of about fifteen adults, mostly women, are seated at light-colored tables in a bright room, facing a woman in a blue shirt who is standing and gesturing towards a projected image on a white board. Colorful animal artworks, including a large polar bear and a macaw, adorn the walls behind the standing woman. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/international 2024-03-01T16:32:10-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---main---DSC_0018-conservation-0018.jpg Three African elephants walk across a dry, grassy savanna with a massive, bare baobab tree dominating the center background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International%20-%20smart%20-%20RAB_0380-conservation-0380.jpg Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at an electronic, cellphone looking device. They are wearing tan buttons up shirts. The back of another man's head is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Conservation-NC-Zoo-1.jpg A group of three people—two women and one man—are gathered around the back of a truck or utility vehicle, appearing to be performing a field veterinary or medical procedure. They are in a dry, open, savanna-like environment with sparse trees and brown, dusty ground. One woman, wearing an orange shirt and a cap, is leaning over a turquoise towel, possibly attending to an animal or patient not fully visible. Another woman, in a gray shirt, is helping from the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/International---bigcats---P1000706-conservation-1000706.jpg A mother Lion lays on the dry, sandy ground resting as her four small, fuzzy cubs snuggle together nursing. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RichBerglLeadingNamibianRangerTrainingatBwabwataNP_DrewCronin.jpg A large outdoor canvas tent, where a group of people are attending a presentation or training session. A man in a khaki shirt is standing under a projected screen on the back wall, speaking to the seated audience. About a dozen individuals, mostly men, are seated on metal-framed chairs, facing the front. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DrewCroninTrainingNamibianRangeratKhaudumNP_DrewCronin.jpg Two men in tan and light green uniform shirts stand in an open, grassy field under a bright sun, looking down at an object one man is holding. A white SUV is parked in the background to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Save-the-Rhino-Trust-Rangers-testing-new-SMART-devices.jpg Two men, standing close together in a dry, rocky, desert-like landscape, are intently looking down at a rugged, yellow and black handheld GPS device. The younger man on the left wears a light-colored t-shirt with a "SAVE THE RHINO TRUST NAMIBIA" graphic, and the older man on the right wears a plain tan shirt with an orange logo, suggesting they are park rangers or conservationists. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DustinSmith_SilverBoa.jpg A light-colored snake, possibly a super hypo morph of a boa or python, is coiled on a bed of dark brown bark and wood chips. The snake's skin is a pale, off-white or light gray color with faint, small, scattered brown spots. Its head is raised slightly, and its body is gracefully curved and coiled. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/caribbean-conservation-puerto-rican-crested-toad-1_0.jpg A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/international-leopard.jpg A svelte Leopard with its brown fur and black spots, crouches among shrubs and tall grass as it stares intently at something out of frame. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/regional 2025-12-14T16:09:55-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research---main---Ridges-Mountain-Spotted-Salamander-DS-conservation--8.jpg A forested environment with the focus on a pond and a bunch of smaller rocks, giving the impression of mountainous terrain. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/regional-wardpreserve.jpg A panoramic view of a dense, green forest. A small, winding creek flows through the middle of the scene and is lined by trees and shrubs on both sides. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife/conservation/research 2025-12-14T16:41:35-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-main-olarBearObs_Natalie_2Conservation.jpg A researcher or student observes and records data on a tablet while viewing a polar bear in a naturalistic habitat, suggesting fieldwork or animal study. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-elephant-research-1366px.jpg Staff researching at elephant habitat with elephant in the background http://www.nczoo.org/visit/faqs 2026-03-31T11:45:46-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/faqs-1.jpg Two elephants stand next to a broken, leaning tree in a vast grassy field. Further behind them, two more elephants stand together next to a small pond. Far in the background, another elephant grazes next to a cluster of shrubs. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/events 2024-11-07T11:24:20-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/special-event-4509.jpg A young girl with long curly hair uses a wand to blow a giant bubble. There are trees and a woman out of focus in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/EVENT-Birds-Bees-Blooms-Butterflies.jpg A brown butterfly with prominent eyespots rests on a yellow Black-eyed Susan or coneflower. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/special-event-Saving%20Species-Africa-6.jpg A close-up of a chimpanzee mother and her infant. The mother, seen in profile, is covered in thick black fur with some graying around her head. The smaller infant, also covered in black fur, has its mouth close to the mother's face, appearing to give her a kiss. Their hands are touching their faces in a gentle gesture. The background is a soft, blurred green. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Fall_Leaves_Bison-9151.jpg A large, shaggy American Bison stands on a slight incline behind a fallen log, set against a background of trees with vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife/baby-rhinos 2018-08-22T14:26:07-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/abby-new-look-1_0.jpg A large grey Rhino with no horns stands alone, nibbling on grass in the middle of a wide plain that is sprinkled with trees and patches of tall grass. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/meet-the-girls-rhino-mom-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Stormy-Rhino-567.jpg Nandi and Bonnie's Father Stormy, a large, grey rhino standing in a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Rhinoceros-Nandi-baby-NCZoo-7962.jpg Baby Rhinoceros together, looking at each other at around 6 weeks old standing in a vast green field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Baby-southern-white-rhino-and-mom-on-grasslands_DSC1201.jpg An adult white rhinoceros is grazing in a grassy field while a small rhino calf stands beside it, looking toward the viewer. In the mid-background, a group of approximately ten dappled deer-like animals with antlers (likely fallow deer or similar) are standing in the shade of a cluster of trees. The scene is an open, sunny savanna-style enclosure with green grass and trees along the perimeter. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/mom-and-baby-southern-white-rhino_DSC2029.jpg A Mom and baby southern white rhino standing next to each other in a field of tall, green grass. http://www.nczoo.org/nc-zoo-painted-rocks 2018-10-23T09:02:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/nczoo-rocks.jpg A pile of colorful rocks painted with animals including a zebra, fox, bear, pig and giraffe. http://www.nczoo.org/terms-service 2018-11-02T12:27:32-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/events/gorillas-line 2023-08-01T17:13:24-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/western-gorilla-group-7f0a9311.jpg Four gorillas are on a patch of bright green grass in an enclosure with a large, textured rock wall behind them. The largest gorilla, likely the silverback, is walking toward the right while chewing, as two others sit and handle foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/International%20-%20main%20-%20gorilla2-conservation-2-3.jpg Two furry gorillas gaze at the camera while nestled in a lush jungle environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Gorilla_Eating-6%281%29.jpg A Western Lowland Gorilla with dark fur looking directly toward the viewer while sitting and holding two pieces of fresh produce—a partially eaten green bell pepper and a chunk of orange carrot—in its left hand. The background is a bright, sunlit mix of brown dirt and green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/babychimp 2019-05-01T12:17:23-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-04/SliderTightCrop-Gerre-and-Baby-Boy-Chimp-850_9018.jpg Gerre, a medium- sized Chimpanzee and her baby boy Chimp lounge together, sitting face to face, in a tan cloth hammock. The hammock is hanging from a couple of thick tree branches. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/GerreBaby-Chimpanzee-NCZoo_0.jpeg A close up profile view of Chimpanzee mother Gerre carrying newborn baby at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-04/WebFeature-Gerre-and-Baby-Boy-Chimp-850_9018.jpg Gerre, a medium- sized Chimpanzee and her baby boy Chimp lounge together, sitting face to face in a tan cloth hammock. The hammock is hanging from a couple of thick tree branches. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/wizardsunite 2019-07-14T16:08:25-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/name-our-puffin-chicks 2019-10-24T16:26:33-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Puffin_chick_%20NCZoo.jpg A small grey and black Puffin Chick with a white chest sits close to the camera, looking off to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/valentines 2025-01-30T10:38:25-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/valentine-cover-photo-carousel.jpg Three humorous, animal-themed Valentine's Day cards is displayed against a blue background. The first card on the left features a photo of an elephant, with the pun "Everyone else is irr-ELEPHANT" at the bottom. Small pink hearts float around the elephant. The center shows a sea lion with its flipper raised, and the pun "I ain't LION when I say I love you" is written below the sea lion. The card on the right features an ocelot looking directly at the camera, with the pun "I love you an OCELOT" in white text http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/Valentine-Feature-Image_0.jpg A yellow honeybee with black stripes, flying next to a partially open, bright pink bud. White text over the image reads "Bee mine!" http://www.nczoo.org/virtual-visit 2024-04-11T15:40:08-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RedWolf_Virtual_Visit.jpg A Red Wolf with a mix of brown and gray, fur stands in a forested landscape, looking alertly to its right. The animal has pointed ears and a bushy tail, and lush trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/Polar-Bear-134.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large log lies across the top right of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/cougar-dsc9051.jpg A light brown large cat, called a Cougar laying down amongst some leaves in a forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Aviary_Victoria_Crowned_Pigeon-2266.jpg A stunning Victoria crowned pigeon with iridescent blue plumage, a delicate fan-like crest, and a deep maroon chest perches on a branch amidst lush green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Winter_Desert_Chuckwalla_Lizrd-5005.jpg Desert Chuckwalla Lizard, a large, grey lizard with wrinkled skin, rests on a light-colored rock surrounded by small green plants. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/otter-face-14058752931_bd8e239d4f_k.jpg Otter Face http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/bauhinia-lunarioides-1.jpg Anacacho Orchid Tree Flower http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/virtual-visit-1.jpg A group of Thompson's gazelles are on a grass field; the small gazelles have tan bodies with a black stripe on the torso and tail, and cream colored belly. http://www.nczoo.org/spanish 2020-07-29T11:55:00-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Guests-in-Masks-Walking.jpg Several families with young children walk spaced apart and wearing face masks as they walk along a paved path through a forest that is lined with a metal handrail. http://www.nczoo.org/secrets-zoo-north-carolina-national-geographic 2025-12-09T14:02:55-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jb-Minter.jpg Jb Minter, Director of Animal Health at the North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Heather-Scott.jpg Heather Scott http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Dustin-Smith.jpg Dustin Smith http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jennifer-Ireland.jpg Jennifer Ireland http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Sally_Adams_2.jpg Sally Adams http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Nancy-Kauffman.jpg Nancy Kauffman http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Halley-Buckanoff.jpg Halley Buckanoff http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kim-Van-Spronsen.jpg Kim Van Spronsen http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Audrey-Williams.jpg Audrey Williams http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kelly-Davis.jpg Kelly Davis http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jenni_Campbell.jpg Jenni Campbell http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Kristy-Russel.jpg Kristy Russel http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/SOTZGeneric.jpg A smaller chimpanzee sits in the green grass, clutching a newborn chimp to her chest as she looks across the field. Bold text superimposed next to her reads, "National geographic wild. Secrets of the zoo: North Carolina." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/KeeperTuttle_DSC0991.jpg A zookeeper wearing a navy shirt, stands next to a large, orange, metal gate or stable. On the opposite side of the gate stands a large rhino, facing the keeper who is holding food out towards its nose. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Web%20Size_Red%20Wolf%20Puppies_Vet_05.14.21_Photos-1988.jpg Two people with only their navy NC Zoo staff jackets and hands wearing latex gloves are visible. The pair of hands are holding four, fuzzy brown Red Wolf puppies. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Jb-Taylor-Bear-cub.jpg Two veterinary or rescue staff members, both wearing dark blue uniforms, face masks, and gloves, are carefully holding and examining a small, dark-furred animal in a clinical setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/secrets-of-the-zoo-1.jpg Two male torsos, wearing NC Zoo jackets and holding four small red wolf pups in their gloved hands. Trees and a chain link fence are visible in the blurred background. http://www.nczoo.org/give 2026-01-28T15:17:56-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/zoo-host-Volunteer.jpg Volunteer standing beside a sign with a large Zoo map talking with a man and his young daugher http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Animal-Education-Intern-with-Tarantula.jpg Zoo intern with blue rubber gloves holding a tarantula http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Support-Society-Polar-Bear.jpg A mother and her children are looking at a Polar bear swim by at an underwater view. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/support-2.jpg A man with buzzed hair wearing a blue face mask, blue latex gloves and a navy jacket with a NC Zoo logo on it, stands next to a chain link fence holding two grey, newborn Red Wolf puppies. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Polar-Bear-Guests-133.jpg A Polar Bear swimming past the glass of an underwater viewing area next to a rock wall in the bright, blue water as a young boy and girl stand on the opposite side of the glass, staring at the large bear.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vulture_Release_2.jpg Wildlife conservation staff release a large vulture into a grassy savanna next to a beige expedition vehicle, with three people actively involved in the release http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/Polar-Bear-2634.jpg A Polar Bear walks on all fours towards the right, across a grassy landscape that is sprinkled with rocks and tall grasses and shrubs. A large rocky pile lies across the top left of the frame. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red-Wolf-Puppies-1066131_2020.jpg A small, dark-brown wolf pup with its eyes closed is being gently held by a person wearing bright blue surgical gloves. The person is wearing a navy jacket with a yellow logo and the word "Staff" visible on the right side of the chest. The background is a blurry, wooded outdoor setting. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/conservation-elephants2-1366x705px.jpg Two grey Elephants stand facing one another, appearing to swing their trunks at one another in the middle of a savanna filled with tall, dry, brown grass. A large barren tree towers above the smaller shrubs in the distance. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/stay-connected 2024-01-25T05:35:27-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant-Csar-Guests-Overlook-NCZoo.jpg A large group of guests enjoy watching elephant C'sar splashing in the water with his trunk at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/newsletter-1.jpg Two people, appearing to be women, posing with their heads together and smiling in a lush, tropical environment. They are surrounded by green trees and there is a brown, patterned butterfly resting on the girls head to the right. http://www.nczoo.org/graduate-opportunities 2026-01-12T08:52:27-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-elephant-ElephantObs_Conservation.jpg A woman with a blonde ponytail and wearing glasses and a yellow shirt stands holding a tablet in front of a handrail on a sunny day. In front of her is a barrier of bushy green plants. An Elephant stands proudly in a field in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-main-olarBearObs_Natalie_2Conservation.jpg A researcher or student observes and records data on a tablet while viewing a polar bear in a naturalistic habitat, suggesting fieldwork or animal study. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Research-main-IMG_1472-conservation.jpg A young female Zoo volunteer holds a tablet outside of the Rocky Coast habitat as she conducts observational research while a polar bear swims in the pool below. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/zoo-trekker 2025-10-14T08:55:56-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/50th-Zoo-Trekker-Covers_1.png Two identical illustrated booklet covers, are shown side-by-side. The English cover, tilted left, reads "ZOO TREKKER North Carolina Zoo" with "50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION" above the title. An arrow points from the Spanish cover to the text, "!TAMBIÉN EN ESPAÑOL!" (Also in Spanish!). The illustration features a large tortoise by a river, with two children and trees in the background. Both covers include a gold seal at the bottom reading "NAI INTERPRETIVE WINNER 2017." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/zoo-trekker-2.jpg A person wearing a baseball hat and blue tshirt with a NC Zoo logo, stands under a large teal umbrella and behind a cart in an outdoor setting. A sign on the front of the cart says "Zoo Trekker Activity Guides- A Fun New Way to Experience the Zoo." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/50th-Zoo-Trekker-pin_0_0.png Zoo Trekker pin for the Zoo's 50th anniversary with the image of a large Tortoise standing in grass with clouds and blue sky in the background.. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Trekker-Banner.jpg White text on a blue background, "Zoo Trekker" with colorful circles in a line underneath it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/zoo-trekker-interact_0.jpg A woman wearing a blue shirt and a wide-brimmed hat is smiling and interacting with two young boys wearing red hats. The woman is behind a small blue cart with a sign that says "Zoo Trekker." The scene appears to be outdoors, with other people and greenery visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-trekker-1.jpg A mother helps her son with a Zoo Trekker activity at the alligator habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/ncdncr 2023-01-19T17:26:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Secretary-Wilson-DNCR-AsiaGB.jpg A man in a blue jacket is speaking at a podium with the North Carolina Zoo logo on the front during an outdoor press conference. Two other people are seated beside him, with construction equipment visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/outreach-and-engagement 2025-08-28T17:02:43-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/staff-kid.jpg A young child wearing a blue baseball cap and an orange t-shirt looks intently at a small turtle in a shallow blue plastic container filled with dark brown substrate. A man wearing a blue t-shirt with "NC Zoo Staff" printed on it and a staff identification badge sits beside the child, also looking at the turtle. They appear to be outdoors on a sunny day, with a glimpse of a rocky area in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/girl-otter.jpg A small girl with a dark braid and pink tank top stands in front of a tank where an otter is swimming directly in front of her and her outstretched hand. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Tram-wheelchair-accessibility.jpg A white NC Zoo tram is parked next toa covered tram stop. The driver and another staff person prepare the vehicle as a tall, slender woman pushes a red wheelchair towards it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/volunteers-diversity-guests.jpg A group of people, appearing to be of various ages and possibly different ethnic backgrounds, are gathered around a table outdoors. An older man wearing a straw hat and a yellow shirt seems to be interacting with something on the table. Other people, including young people, are watching what he is doing. A sign with a polar bear on it is visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Guests-elephant.jpg A wide shot shows a group of people, who appear to be multi-generational and possibly of South Asian descent based on their features, standing on an elevated viewing platform at what looks like a zoo enclosure. Two elephants are visible in the grassy area below, near a body of water and surrounded by trees. The people on the platform are looking out at the elephants, some with smiles and engaged in conversation. The scene is set on a bright, sunny day. The platform has metal railing for safety. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/kids-art-diversity.jpg Two young girls sitting on the back of a bronze Rhinoceros statue in a wooded area. The one on the left has lighter skin and long brown hair, the one on the right has darker skin and a braided bun. They are smiling and appear to be talking to one another. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/kids.jpg Four kids of varying ages and ethnic backgrounds, stand next to a flower bed with a stone retaining wall around it. They are holding electronic devices that look like tablets with blue cases and black straps. They appear to be looking excitedly at something out of frame, and the child on the far left is pointing the tablets camera at it. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe-Feeding-Horizontal-Diverse-Guests.jpg A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red shirt and seen from the back, holding a small child with curly hair on her hip, as they interact with a giraffe. The woman is holding a piece of green foliage which the giraffe is gently eating. The giraffe's spotted head and neck dominate the left side of the frame, and the scene takes place at a low wooden fence. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/part-bus 2024-02-23T05:30:31-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Part-Bus-Front.jpg The front of the PART bus showing its large windshield and bike rack on the grill. It appears to be parked under a bus shelter with the screen at the top reading "2 PART CTC." http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Part-Bus-station.jpg A large bus with a red and black design on the side with the word "PART" on it parked in front of a bus shelter with a slanted metal roof. There are flag poles off to the left with half mast flags. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Part-Bus-2.jpg A large bus with a red and black design on the side with the word "PART" on it parked in front of a bus shelter with a slanted metal roof. There are flag poles off to the left with half mast flags. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/asia 2026-03-26T14:55:34-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/asia-expansion-2.jpg An orange Tiger with black stripes and short, white mane lining its jaws, stares directly at the viewer as it stalks predatorily through some brush. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pavilion-Asia-sketch.jpg An illustration of the exterior of the Discovery Center in Asia that consists of a tan, rectangular building with decorative metalwork designs across the front, and doors on either end. The building is in a paved plaza and flanked by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Komodo-Dragon-sketch-c.jpg A colored pencil sketch showing a proposed zoo exhibit. In the foreground, a large komodo dragon is visible swimming in a pool with a transparent glass viewing wall. Several people are looking at it. The exhibit is designed to look like a natural habitat, with trees, rockwork, and dense foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/NCZoo-Tiger-Overhead-Crossing-sketch-c.jpg Rendering of the future Asia Tiger Overhead Crossing. This area features the facade of a partially fallen brick building with a large tree leaning to it from a grassy area over a sidewalk with people walking beneath. A large net encases the area to protect visitors. There are large, full trees in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/Tiger-face.jpg Staring right into the majestic face of a Tiger, with its piercing green eyes and distinctive orange fur with black stripes. There are tufts of white fur around its jowls and ears and it is standing in a lush, tropical forest. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/female-wrinkled-hornbill.jpg The side profile of a Wrinkled Hornbill showcasing its black feathers, blue markings around its eyes, and bright yellow beak which has a thick bridge on top of it. There is blurred green foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/asian-small-clawed-otter.jpg A family of four brown Asian small-clawed otters huddles together on a rocky ledge, all looking up and to the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/chinese-alligator.jpg A small Chinese Alligator with mottled dark green, scaly skin, and sharp teeth lying on a large rock. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Komodo_Dragon_Up_Close.jpg A komodo dragon draped on a log, showcasing its distinctive scales and alert posture in a natural setting as it gazes with interest at the camera. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/asia-expansion-1.jpg A sunny, distant view of a construction site with multiple pieces of heavy machinery, including an excavator, on reddish-brown dirt. In the background, a light blue and grey building under construction is visible, surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky, framed by dark foliage in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/donation-requests 2025-11-24T09:02:18-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1_1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/contact/volunteer_application_submitted 2022-09-01T05:44:07-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/all-guest-services 2026-03-10T08:31:44-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/giraffe-deck-volunteer-feeding.jpg A young male giraffe deck volunteer in a red shirt and baseball cap feeding giraffe that has its head poked over the top of a wooden fence in a wooded area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/happy-volunteer-family-giraffe_0.jpg Several guests and a zoo volunteer feeding a giraffe some lettuce at the giraffe deck attraction http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Giraffe-Deck-Volunteer.jpg Two children in masks are feeding long green vegetables to a giraffe, which is extending its long tongue. A zoo staff member in a vest and straw hat supervises the interaction from a wooden deck. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/guest-services-1.jpg A giraffe stretches its head and long, dark tongue over a wooden fence to accept a piece of food from a small child's hand. Several people, including an older man in a red shirt who is smiling, and two women, are watching the feeding, which is taking place in an outdoor zoo setting. http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/conservation-education 2026-03-12T11:19:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Young-Adult_Investigation-Station-Volunteer.jpg Young adult volunteer at the Investigation station talking to a mother and two children http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Investigation-Station-Volunteer-2.jpg A man wearing a bright yellow shirt and a tan sun hat is interacting with a young boy and girl at an educational station, possibly at a zoo. The man is pointing to and explaining features of a model skull that rests on a table. Next to the skull, there is a dark, sculptural object that resembles a large hand or foot, and a sign with a QR code. The background is a rustic wooden wall. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Investigation-Station-Cart-Volunteer_0.jpg Volunteer talking to adults at Zoo Trekker cart at the Zoo http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/all-research 2026-02-05T16:29:48-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Research-Intern_Volunteer_Red-Shirt.jpg Zoo research volunteer holding an device to record information at the Otter habitat http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-Volunteer.jpg Three zoo or park employees wearing bright yellow uniform shirts are standing near an animal enclosure. The center person, with long, dark, curly hair, is looking down at a tablet or handheld device. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/research-volunteer-grizzly-2.jpg A woman in a red shirt and sunglasses observing grizzly bear in habitat while taking notes on tablet. There is a rock wall behind her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-Volunteer-Tablet.jpg A close-up of a person in a yellow shirt holding and tapping on a tablet or large smartphone outdoors, with a blurred green background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/grizzly-bear-1.jpg Large brown Grizzly Bear with small, rounded ears and a long snout, lumbering up onto a rock ledge on all fours. There is a large rock wall visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/teens 2026-02-27T16:20:36-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-09/volunteer-feature-image--8.jpg A young woman wearing a black and white striped headband and a yellow volunteer shirt, sits on a colorfully patterned rug on the ground in Kidszone. There are two young girls with blonde hair sitting with their backs facing the camera, watching as the play pal volunteer shows them how to do a craft. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Play-Pal_Teen_Volunteer.jpg Play Pal teen volunteer moving a bubble wand with a large bubble coming out http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/all-animal-care 2026-03-25T13:45:57-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/k_ksepka_and_j_griffeon_examine_raptor-wrc.jpg A young man with blonde hair and wearing green scrubs and blue latex gloves, leans over a medical exam table inspecting the wing of a large bird. A woman with blonde hair and blue scrubs holds the bird down, lying on its back. Other medical machinery and equipment are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/wildlife-rehab-volunteer-procedure.jpg A woman wearing blue medical scrubs is standing in a medical environment that includes a computer and a scale. She is looking down at an examination table where she has a syringe in one hand and a turtle in the other, appearing to be giving it medical assistance. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WRC-Volunteer-3.jpg A pair of gloved hands holding a small, checkered snake on a white towel. One hand holds the snake's body while the other gently holds its head. A syringe with a small orange cap and a black measuring card are also visible on the towel. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/WRC-Volunteer-2.jpg A veterinarian or animal care worker wearing a blue scrub top, a medical mask, and blue gloves is tending to an animal inside a mesh portable animal carrier. Inside the enclosure, two baby birds are visible. The worker is leaning over, carefully reaching into the enclosure with their gloved hands. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/wildlife-rehab-feeding-1366x705px.jpg A Wildlife Rehab Center employee wearing blue latex gloves is hand-feeding a small mammal with a syringe on a wooden table in a medical setting.. http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/horticulture 2026-03-12T09:18:08-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZ-echinacea-purpurea-purple-coneflower-2.jpg A close up of the conical and spiky blooms of a Purple Coneflower plant. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/hort_volunteers_4x3.jpg Three adult volunteers planting in a garden. One person is kneeling near a green hose and several small plants. The other two, appearing to be older adults, are carrying trays of plants. They are outside, flanked by trees and a gray sign in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Volunteer-761.jpg A group of seven volunteers, dressed in casual work clothes, participate in an outdoor cleanup or planting event. A woman in a yellow shirt and jeans holds a small tray of plant seedlings near the back of a white pickup truck. Other volunteers are working nearby: one person bends down to plant or tend to pots on the ground, and others stand talking along a green, leafy roadside. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Greenhouse-Volunteer.jpg Two volunteers standing among plants in the Zoo's greenhouse http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/single-day-of-service 2026-02-12T16:48:44-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-home-2.jpg A female intern with dark hair pulled into a bun and wearing a red shirt stands next to a rock wall holding a small black tablet collecting data at the grizzly bear habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Single-Day-of-Service-Volunteers.jpg A group of five volunteers is working outdoors in a wooded area surrounded by a chain-link fence, loading various items, including cardboard, into a wheelbarrow. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Single-Day-of-Service-Volunteers-Target.jpg Five diverse people wearing red shirts, some featuring the Target logo, are standing outdoors and smiling at the camera. They appear to be a group of volunteers or corporate team members. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Single-Day-of-Service-Volunteers-Terminix.jpg A group of eleven men and women are standing together, posing for a group photo in front of a large, vibrant, abstract mural or tapestry featuring bright colors like red, yellow, green, and purple. Most of the people are wearing gray or black branded apparel. http://www.nczoo.org/land-acknowledgement 2024-01-25T05:49:01-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/Aerial-Akiba-Bridge.jpg An aerial view of the Akiba Bridge, a long wooden bridge with colorful designs and a pergola in the middle that leads from the parking lot, through dense trees, over a lake and ending at the African entrance of the NC Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/Aerial-Elephant-South.jpg An aerial view captures an elephant enclosure at what appears to be the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. Lush green trees surround the spacious habitat, which includes a watering hole where several elephants are gathered. A dirt path winds through the enclosure. The scene is bathed in natural daylight, showcasing the expansive area provided for the animals. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/land-scknowledgement-1.jpg An aerial view of the Akiba Bridge, a long wooden bridge with colorful designs and a pergola in the middle that leads from the parking lot, through dense trees, over a lake and ending at the African entrance of the NC Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/habitats/baboon-reopening 2023-05-24T15:29:33-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Baboon-Dad-Mom-grooming-baby.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Baboon-Mom-Kid.jpg A brown, shaggy Baboon Mom holds a baby by the tail as they walk across the grass towards the left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/baboon-mom-kid-on-back.jpg A female Baboon with shaggy brown fur, walks up a pile of medium sized rocks on all fours. There are small yellow flowers growing from in between the rocks. On her back is a small, fuzzy baby who is hanging on to her fur. There are trees and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Baboon-band.jpg A band, or group of Baboons walk across their habitat, from a rocky wall towards a grassy field. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Baboon-eating.jpg A shaggy brown Baboon sits on the sandy ground looking off to the right. It is holding what appears to be food in its left hand and is sticking its tongue out, chewing something. Blurry trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Baboon-Mom-baby-dad.jpg A family of Hamadryas Baboons resting on a dry, dirt, and rocky ground. A large, gray-maned male baboon sits on the left, looking forward. Behind him, a female baboon stands with a small infant riding on her back. A third, younger baboon sits on a rock in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Baboon-mom-kid-flowers.jpg A female Baboon with shaggy brown fur, walks up a pile of medium sized rocks on all fours. There are small yellow flowers growing from in between the rocks. On her back is a small, fuzzy baby who is hanging on to her fur. There are trees and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/summer-tips 2023-07-05T16:06:32-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant-Csar-Guests-Overlook-NCZoo.jpg A large group of guests enjoy watching elephant C'sar splashing in the water with his trunk at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Guests-elephant.jpg A wide shot shows a group of people, who appear to be multi-generational and possibly of South Asian descent based on their features, standing on an elevated viewing platform at what looks like a zoo enclosure. Two elephants are visible in the grassy area below, near a body of water and surrounded by trees. The people on the platform are looking out at the elephants, some with smiles and engaged in conversation. The scene is set on a bright, sunny day. The platform has metal railing for safety. http://www.nczoo.org/publicart 2024-03-12T11:39:32-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/public-art-2.jpg A life-sized bronze statue of a Bison that showcases its shaggy, furry body and its short, upturned horns as it stands in a mulched area surrounded by trees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/public-art-1.jpg An art installation consisting of several large, metal boxes stacked on top of one another in a tower formation. Each box has a colorful outline of an animal on the sides. A flagpole with three flags on it stands in the background and there are trees and grass all around them. http://www.nczoo.org/animals 2025-08-02T14:25:47-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/mask_group_3_1.jpg A Dama Gazelle with white fur, a brown neck and shoulders, and ridged, curved horns stands amidst green foliage and a large, out-of-focus rock in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/animal-feeding-2.jpg A keeper bends over the waters edge of a pond, extending a large stick towards a large alligator that is poking its head up from the water. The keeper is attempts to feed it with her other gloved hand at Cypress Swamp http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/mask_group_5.jpg A young man with blonde hair and wearing green scrubs and blue latex gloves, leans over a medical exam table inspecting the wing of a large bird. Another pair of hands holds the bird down, lying on its back. Other medical machinery and equipment are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/grizzly-bear-2_0.jpg A closeup of a fuzzy, brown Grizzly Bear head peeking up from between two rocks in its swimming pool. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RedWolf-Pup-Vertical-Care-Vet.jpg Very young Red Wolf puppy being held by the blue, latex gloved hands of a vet tech for check-up. http://www.nczoo.org/saving-wildlife 2026-02-17T17:41:09-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/red-wolf-conservation-2404.jpg Three red wolf pups are being held by three zoo staff members wearing matching navy shirts with a logo. The pups are small, with light-brown and reddish-gray fur and large ears. The staff members are smiling and looking at the camera. The scene is outdoors in a wooded area, with blurred trees and foliage in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2B7A9901-438x548px_0.jpg A close-up photograph shows a person, wearing a blue North Carolina Zoo Staff shirt and a baseball cap, gently holding a large gray vulture that is partially wrapped in a light brown towel. The bird is lying on a white surface, and its head, with a pale gray neck and black beak, is clearly visible and slightly open. The person's hands are resting on the bird, stabilizing it with the towel. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/DS-releasing-Gohper-frogs_Credit-Brandon-Falls.jpg A man wearing a blue shirt and rubber waders, squats in the middle of a marshy area holding a small frog in his blue latex gloved hand. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp-Guests-8600.jpg A close-up of a chimpanzee with dark fur and a thoughtful expression, looking through an enclosure window at two human observers in the foreground. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/conservation-elephants2-1366x705px.jpg Two grey Elephants stand facing one another, appearing to swing their trunks at one another in the middle of a savanna filled with tall, dry, brown grass. A large barren tree towers above the smaller shrubs in the distance. http://www.nczoo.org/contact-thank-you 2024-04-12T15:22:44-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Desert-Interior-vertical-Guests.jpg The interior of a large, modern greenhouse with a striking geodesic dome made of glass panels supported by a metal framework, through which a bright blue sky with white clouds is visible. In the foreground, a person in a light shirt and tan pants is standing, possibly a guide or presenter. To the right is a rocky, landscaped area. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Chimp-Looking-Greenbackground-horizontal.jpg A black, furry chimpanzee with a graying muzzle sits with its hands clasped looking at camera. A variety of lush green trees act as a backdrop. http://www.nczoo.org/team 2025-10-29T16:17:24-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/ocelot-vivid-lighting.jpg An Ocelot walking through shrubbery on a sandy path with vivid lighting. Its tan fur and contrasting black markings down its body stand out against the desert background. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/hours 2026-03-06T08:57:57-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ocelot-dsc_0640-100.jpg Front view of an Ocelot standing between two large rocks in the Ocelot habitat http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/art-in-the-park-1.jpg Four life-sized bronze statues of an Elephant herd. The animals are rendered in motion, appearing to walk and raise their trunks in the air. http://www.nczoo.org/experiences/gardens 2025-04-03T14:58:17-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/38_carnegiea_gigantea_jp_1.jpg A tall, cylindrical Saguaro cactus with ribbed sides, covered with pointy spines. Behind it is a tall rock wall, next to a square mesh fence and more, smaller cactuses in a rocky, desert environment. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/NCZ-echinacea-purpurea-purple-coneflower-1.jpg A field of Purple Coneflower plants in full bloom. The flowers have vibrant purple petals radiating from a prominent, spiky, reddish-brown central cone. The foreground shows several individual flowers in sharp focus, while the background is a soft blur of more purple coneflowers and green foliage. http://www.nczoo.org/visit/tickets 2025-10-10T10:21:04-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/RHino-group-horizontal-Grasslands.jpg Three southern white rhinos standing in the lush green fields of the Watani Grasslands. http://www.nczoo.org/north-carolina-zoo-app 2025-12-04T15:51:07-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/Zookeeper%20Career%20Quest%201.jpg A screenshot of the North Carolina Zoo app from the Zookeeper Career Quest activity. The Zookeeper is wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants, a tan hat with sunglasses, and two pails are hooked to his belt loops for animal treats. There are trees and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/NC%20Z00%20Education%20App%20REV.jpg A hand holding a phone showing the home screen of the North Carolina Zoo app. The elephant habitat is in the background with two elephants, green trees, and a blue sunny sky. http://www.nczoo.org/red-wolf-safe-annual-meeting 2025-06-13T09:43:02-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/SAFE_Species-Logo_American-Red-Wolf%281%29_0.png A colorful logo with the acronym SAFE, which stands for Saving Animals From Extinction http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/NCZ-American-Red-Wolf-Header.jpg An adult American red wolf stands over 4 pups in a woodland forest http://www.nczoo.org/k-12-north-carolina-zoo-app-resources 2025-12-04T15:43:16-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/Zookeeper%20Career%20Quest%201.jpg A screenshot of the North Carolina Zoo app from the Zookeeper Career Quest activity. The Zookeeper is wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants, a tan hat with sunglasses, and two pails are hooked to his belt loops for animal treats. There are trees and rocks in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/NC%20Z00%20Education%20App%20REV.jpg A hand holding a phone showing the home screen of the North Carolina Zoo app. The elephant habitat is in the background with two elephants, green trees, and a blue sunny sky. http://www.nczoo.org/villa-named-interim-director-north-carolina-zoo 2025-07-24T17:30:03-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Diane-Villa-NC-Zoo.jpg Diane Villa standing in front of a grassy field with two rhinos in the distance http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/horticulture-internships 2025-12-30T16:03:49-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Mixed-Flowers-1920.jpg A collection of mixed plants, flowering with vibrant colors that attract pollinators http://www.nczoo.org/marketing-internships 2025-12-18T16:53:46-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/Intern-volunteer-nc-zoo.jpg An intern at the Zoo reviewing a guest survey on a tablet. http://www.nczoo.org/animal-welfare-and-zoo-science-research-internships 2026-01-08T13:09:16-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/zoo-intern-at-polar-bear_dsc3895.jpg A young woman with long, dark hair pulled back in a ponytail is looking through a large glass panel into an animal enclosure. Right next to the glass, a Polar Bear with white fur is walking toward the viewer, with its head slightly lowered and its mouth open. The background of the enclosure is a rocky, light-colored habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer-services-internships 2026-02-04T14:06:13-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/wildlife-rehabilitation-internships 2026-01-09T09:47:50-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/wildlife-rehab-feeding-1366x705px.jpg A Wildlife Rehab Center employee wearing blue latex gloves is hand-feeding a small mammal with a syringe on a wooden table in a medical setting.. http://www.nczoo.org/zookeeper-internships 2026-01-08T13:08:29-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Watani-Keeper-ThmpsonsGazelle-Contact.jpg Photo of a keeper crouched down in a vast, green field reaching out and gently feeding a Thompson's Gazelle. http://www.nczoo.org/honey-bee-habitat-volunteers 2026-03-12T09:09:44-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/volunteer-Honey-Bees.jpg Volunteer standing holding a large diagram of a honeybee at a table with information about bees. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/volunteer-honey-bee-guests.jpg Volunteer talking with a group of guest at the Honey Bee habitat http://www.nczoo.org/zoo-host-volunteers 2026-03-12T09:12:31-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/zoo-host-Volunteer.jpg Volunteer standing beside a sign with a large Zoo map talking with a man and his young daugher http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/COVID-Guests-Mask-Spring-Trails-map.jpg A family, including a child in a stroller and another in a carrier, looks at a map at a zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/receptionist-volunteers 2026-03-12T09:15:07-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Receptionist-Angel-Volunteer.jpg Zoo volunteer sitting at a desk talking on the telephone with a notebook in front of her. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/north-carolina-zoo-council-meeting-may-10-2023-1.jpg 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. http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/adults 2026-03-10T08:30:24-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-home-2.jpg A female intern with dark hair pulled into a bun and wearing a red shirt stands next to a rock wall holding a small black tablet collecting data at the grizzly bear habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/zoo-group-volunteers.jpg Group of nine Zoo volunteers standing in front of a large rock walk next to trees http://www.nczoo.org/family-volunteers 2026-03-11T12:47:59-04:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-home-2.jpg A female intern with dark hair pulled into a bun and wearing a red shirt stands next to a rock wall holding a small black tablet collecting data at the grizzly bear habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-Volunteer.jpg Three zoo or park employees wearing bright yellow uniform shirts are standing near an animal enclosure. The center person, with long, dark, curly hair, is looking down at a tablet or handheld device. http://www.nczoo.org/teen-volunteers 2026-01-09T09:46:45-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/volunteer-home-2.jpg A female intern with dark hair pulled into a bun and wearing a red shirt stands next to a rock wall holding a small black tablet collecting data at the grizzly bear habitat. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Kidzone-MudCafe.jpg An Educator is talking with a young white girl in pink at the Mud Cafe with a steel counter behind her that is littered with kitchen utensils. http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer-faq 2025-12-16T16:22:42-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Giraffe-Deck-volunteer.jpg Zoo volunteer standing on the Zoo's giraffe deck to be face height and feeding a giraffe http://www.nczoo.org/legacy-csar 2025-12-22T15:01:01-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-Blue-Sky.jpg Elephant C'sar standing in a green grassy field with a blue sky behind him. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-Baby-Trunk-1978.jpg Baby Elephant Csar's trunk in 1978 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/csarbaby-1978.jpg A portrait of a young Elephant named C'sar staring at the viewer with his trunk raised and touching his forehead, standing in a grassy field with a tree behind him in 1978. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/CsarBaby-hires-1978.jpg A portrait of a young Elephant named C'sar staring at the viewer with his trunk raised and touching his forehead, standing in a grassy field with a tree behind him in 1978. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-1978-Hay.jpg Elephant C'sar standing next to hay in a green field with a short two rail wooden fence behind him. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/CsarBaby-ZOG-barn-1979.jpg A historical photo of Csar, a tiny, grey, baby Elephant being ushered into a barn stall with a tall, wooden door by three men in 1979. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-1980s-Habitat.jpg C'sar standing in the front of a very large grassy field with a pond and two elephants walking in the field behind him. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-1980s-with-Kids.jpg In the 1980s, two children over looking a large field where C'sar and another elephant are near a pond. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-Nov-2005-Watani-Groundbreaking.jpg Elephant C'sar in 2005 standing next to a large pile of dirt for the Watani Grasslands groundbreaking ceremony http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar--elephants-Aug-2007-in-Pool.jpg In 2007, C'sar and two additional elephants standing in a pond and splashing water with their trunks http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Resized-ZAW-managing-elephants-Csar-Rafiki-1.jpg Two Elephants stand together with their trunks dipping into a small pond with large rocks on its shoreline. A grassy field and a line of trees are visible in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Elephant-Csar-at-pool.jpg Elephant Csar standing next to a pool of water, and dipping his trunk in, in the NC Zoo Watani Grasslands. There are some small trees and bushes scattered across a field in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Elephant-Csar-Eyes.jpg Closeup of Elephant Csar's large, dark eyes from the front. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Elephant-Csar-Guests-Overlook-NCZoo.jpg A large group of guests enjoy watching elephant C'sar splashing in the water with his trunk at North Carolina Zoo. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Elephant-Habitat-2021-Csar-far-left.jpg Taken in 2021. Five elephants standing in an expansive green field with trees and a pond in the background. C'sar is on the far left. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/C%27sar-Elephant-flowers.jpg Elephant C'sar walking in a grassy field in front of a pond with pink flowers in the foreground and trees behind the pond. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Elephant-Csar-onhabitat.jpg A muddy Elephant, with large ears, two long tusks and a powerful trunk, named Csar walking around in the Watani habitat at the NC Zoo which is a large, grassy area sprinkled with large rocks, trees, and shrubs. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-Keeper-South-overlook-NC-Zoo.jpg Zookeeper standing in the foreground by a rock with four elephants behind the pool with rocks on each side. Elephant C'sar is in the middle of the elephant group. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/C%27sar-elephant-rock.jpg Elephant C'sar standing with a rock in the foreground http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/C%27sar-elephant-portrait.jpg Closeup of the left side of elephant C'sar's face http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/csar_elephant_50th_birthday_enrichment.jpg Elephant, C'sar stands in his sprawling habitat among his scattered 50th Birthday party enrichment items, including the numbers 5 and 0, juicy watermelons and pineapples, a "cake" substitute made of a variety of frozen fruits, and a large ball painted festively for the occasion and filled with treats. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/C%27sar-water-reflections.jpg Elephant C'sar standing behind a pond with rocks on each side. His reflection shows in the pool of water. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Csar-elephant-Cows-NCZoo.jpg Elephant Csar standing in front of a pod with a large beautiful green field with trees . Three female elephants gathered behind him and one near the water behind the pond http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/teen-volunteers/junior-wildlife-assistant 2026-02-27T16:23:32-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/m_kennedy_squirrel_feeding-wrc.jpg A woman in green veterinarian scrubs has a syringe in one hand and is feeding a baby squirrel laying in the other over a green towel on a table. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/wildlife-rehab-feeding-1366x705px.jpg A Wildlife Rehab Center employee wearing blue latex gloves is hand-feeding a small mammal with a syringe on a wooden table in a medical setting.. http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/teen-volunteers/camp-crew 2026-02-27T16:22:22-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-WSCamp-Aviary.jpg A group of children and adults standing in a lush, green forest or jungle setting. They are all looking upward, with some pointing, at something high in the trees, like birds or a canopy. The light filtering through the leaves creates a dappled, vibrant atmosphere http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-Camp-Enrichment.jpg A teacher is leading a group of six children sitting on a wooden porch, demonstrating a craft project using repurposed materials like cardboard and egg cartons. http://www.nczoo.org/citizen-science-education-internship 2026-01-08T13:10:06-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/NCZoo-Wild-Science-Camp-1.jpg A group of five middle school-aged children are walking on a grassy path into a wooded area for an outdoor activity or nature hike. Most of the children are carrying backpacks and holding papers or field guides. The girl in the foreground wears a pink hoodie and has her blonde hair in a high ponytail. The background is filled with lush green trees and tall grasses. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Education-Program-AnimalAmbassador-horzontal.jpg An educator holding a tortoise and allowing children to touch its back. http://www.nczoo.org/animal-behavior-record-keeping-internship 2026-01-08T13:09:45-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Research-main-olarBearObs_Natalie_2Conservation.jpg A researcher or student observes and records data on a tablet while viewing a polar bear in a naturalistic habitat, suggesting fieldwork or animal study. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/internship-opportunities-1.jpg A woman with a blonde ponytail and wearing glasses and a yellow shirt stands holding a tablet in front of a handrail on a sunny day. In front of her is a barrier of bushy green plants. An Elephant stands proudly in a field in the background. http://www.nczoo.org/zoo-futures 2026-03-02T11:47:46-05:00 0.5 http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Camp-Group-with-Masks-Animal-Encounter.jpg Group of masked middle school campers standing together looking at a masked woman in a blue NC Zoo uniform as she holds a small turtle during an animal encounter. http://www.nczoo.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/ED-WSCamp-DataCollection.jpg Seven students standing on a walkway outdoors, looking over a railing. The students are wearing matching gray or white t-shirts, some with lanyards, holding clipboards and pencils, appearing to be taking notes. The young woman in the foreground is smiling at the viewer. Tall, dense green grasses are on the left, and a few other students are seated on a wooden bench on the right, with a dirt path in front of them. The background is a mix of trees and foliage.