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North Carolina Zoo’s Toy Lambeth selected as a recipient of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence
ASHEBORO — North Carolina Zoo Volunteer Coordinator Toy Lambeth was honored with the Governor’s Awards for Excellence for Human Relations on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
North Carolina Zoo recognized with honors through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for conservation
ASHEBORO —The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it received an award and two grants through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums at is its annual conference in September.
'Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina' premieres on Nat Geo WILD
ASHEBORO — Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the North Carolina Zoo? Here’s your chance to find out.
Cute but Ferocious: North Carolina Zoo announces birth of sand cat kitten
ASHEBORO — Sand cats may be small but don’t let their petite size fool you.
They’re wild, fearless hunters that kill venomous snakes in the desert.
They’re also a rare sight to see, which is why the North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a sand cat on Monday, Aug. 10. The kitten, small enough to fit into a teacup, was born to mother Najma, three, and father Cosmo, five. This is the first kitten for the pair.
California sea lion Diesel passes away at North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO — Diesel, a California sea lion, who one zookeeper remembered as a "chatty goofball full of energy," passed away on Aug. 18. Diesel arrived at the Zoo in 2015 with another sea lion pup named Owen after both were deemed unfit to be returned to the wild.
North Carolina Zoo will open to the public June 15
ASHEBORO — June 11, 2020 - The North Carolina Zoo will open to the public Monday, June 15 with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and guests.
North Carolina Zoo offers virtual summer camps
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo is bringing its Summer Camps program to you in a new, online format.
Second litter of red wolf pups born at N.C. Zoo; named in honor of zookeeper
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo announces the birth of two endangered American red wolves as part of its American red wolf breeding program.
Three orphaned otters receiving care at North Carolina Zoo before being released back in the wild
ASHEBORO — Three recently orphaned North American river otter pups have joined together as a group at the North Carolina Zoo to prepare for their eventual release back in the wild.
North Carolina Zoo announces birth of 5 critically wndangered American red wolves
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo announces the birth of five critically endangered American red wolves as part of its American red wolf breeding program. The five new pups — three males, two females — were born Tuesday, April 21. The pups and their mother are all healthy and doing well.
