ASHEBORO, N.C. (ACME NEWS) — The North Carolina Zoo earned top honors as the best zoo in the United States in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards, the organization announced Aug. 8.
The award follows a public voting period from July 3-31, with finalists selected by a panel of travel writers and tourism experts. Newsweek editors determined the final rankings.
The recognition marks the second top-10 national honor the Zoo has earned in six months, coinciding with its 50th anniversary celebration.
“It is humbling to be recognized as ‘Best Zoo’ during our golden anniversary year,” said Patricia Simmons, North Carolina Zoo director and CEO. “We set out 50 years ago to create a zoo unlike any other, and this award honors the hard work of our Zoo Team members, community partners, donors, and guests who make the North Carolina Zoo a special place.”
The North Carolina Zoo is the largest natural habitat zoo in the world. More information about its mission and programs is available at www.nczoo.org.
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