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North Carolina Zoo announces birth of southern white rhino
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a third southern white rhino in just under two years. The female calf was born on Sunday, Jan. 5, to mother Kit and father Stormy. The calf weighed approximately 100 pounds and will be named at a later time.
IT'S A GIRL: North Carolina Zoo announces second chimpanzee birth this year
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo announces a new addition to the chimpanzee troop.
North Carolina Zoo’s black bear Holly passes away
ASHEBORO — Holly, a black bear who lived at the North Carolina Zoo for 24 years, was humanely euthanized on Wed., Nov. 6, 2019. Holly arrived at the Zoo, along with another black bear male Yanu, on Feb. 13, 1995. Both were confiscated by the NC Wildlife Commission from an unaccredited roadside zoo in 1992 in Cherokee County. She was estimated to be 28 years old and wild-born. Her companion Yanu died at the Zoo in 2017.
Jim Quick and Coastline, dinosaurs to highlight 10th annual Norman Fest
NORMAN — Mayor Kenneth Broadway is hoping this year's Norman Fest will be the biggest in its 10-year run.
North Carolina Zoo’s beloved grizzly bear Yepani passes away
ASHEBORO — Yepani, a grizzly bear who has lived at the North Carolina Zoo for 25 years and was known for his gentle and patient personality, died Wednesday, Sept. 18.
N.C. Zoo closes after employee death
ASHEBORO ― The N.C. Zoo will close at 2 p.m. Thursday due to a fatal workplace accident, according to a spokesperson.
Unique virtual reality experience now open at the North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO — A visit to the North Carolina Zoo now includes an option to virtually go on safari in Africa.
Birds, blooms, bees, butterflies and Bioblitz on Mother’s Day weekend at N.C. Zoo
ASHEBORO —The North Carolina Zoo is the place to be Mother’s Day weekend. The Zoo will celebrate birds, blooms, bees and butterflies Saturday, May 11 with a variety of activities to promote education, conservation and fun from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
NC Zoo announces name of baby chimp chosen by public
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo recently asked the public to help name its newest family member — a baby boy chimpanzee born Monday, March 18.
The winning name chosen was “Obi” through an online poll on the Zoo’s website. Obi is a word of Nigerian origin meaning “one who charms others; heart.”
NC Zoo’s new Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden attraction opens this weekend
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo’s newest attraction opens to the public this Saturday, April 20. Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden is a dazzling new habitat featuring native U.S. and exotic species of butterflies complete with beautiful gardens.
