North American River Otter
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Did you know river otters can dive to 60 feet? Learn more about North American river otters.
The year 1994 was memorable at the Zoo as it’s when the North America region opened and when three polar bear siblings arrived, creating a statewide buzz. Our current polar bear stars are joined by black bears, red wolves and hundreds of other animals in this diverse region.
Red Wolf
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Did you know the only place you can see American red wolves in the wild is in northeastern North Carolina? Learn more about red wolves.
Sidewinder
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Did you know female sidewinders are much larger than males? Learn more about sidewinders.
Elk (Wapiti)
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Did you know another name for elk is wapiti? Learn more about elk.
Copperhead
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Did you know copperhead venom has been studied and synthesized as a medicine to help treat pain and high blood pressure? Learn more about copperheads.
Bobcat
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Did you know bobcats spend a lot of their time where two different habitats meet, sometimes called edge habitats? Learn more about bobcats.
Cottonmouth
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Did you know cottonmouth are excellent swimmers, their head and body float high on the water? Learn more about cottonmouths.
Barred Owl
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Did you know that a barred owl's wingspan is 40 to 50 inches? Learn more about barred owls.
Barking Treefrog
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Did you know barking treefrogs live high in trees or underground at the base of trees except during mating season? Learn more about barking treefrogs.