N.C. Zoo Unveils Highway Historical Marker Honoring Ham the Astrochimp
The North Carolina Zoo on Tuesday dedicated a state highway historical marker honoring Ham, the chimpanzee who became the...
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After 4-Year Wait, NC Zoo’s Aviary Demolition Set for This Summer
After four years closed, the NC Zoo is finally demolishing its beloved R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary this summer as...
State Budget Funds Staff Positions for NC Zoo’s Asia — Opening Date Still Unknown
North Carolina's new state budget approves 54 staff positions and $6.2 million for the N.C. Zoo's Asia Continent, though...
NC Zoo to host Pokémon GO Fest tie-in event July 11-12
The North Carolina Zoo will host a two-day Creature Catcher Event on July 11 and 12, coinciding with Niantic's...
NC Zoo sand cat kittens get their names: Meet Ziri and Zayn
The North Carolina Zoo's two sand cat kittens have names, chosen by more than 21,000 voters in an online...
North Carolina Zoo Asks Public to Name New Sand Cat Kittens
The North Carolina Zoo is inviting the public to help choose names for two sand cat kittens born Feb....
Four Rescued Pelicans Have Settled In at the N.C. Zoo
Four rescued brown pelicans have been making themselves at home and wowing guests at the North Carolina Zoo since...
Veteran Disney Animal Care Executive Named Director of North Carolina Zoo
State officials announced Monday that Dr. Mark Penning, a wildlife veterinarian and former Disney executive, will be the new...
NC Zoo’s Asia Continent Is Ready — Waiting On State Budget To Finish Hiring
The buildings are up, the habitats are landscaped, and most of the animals are settled in. What's missing is...
North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Tammy, its oldest chimpanzee and a troop matriarch for decades
Tammy, an approximately 55-year-old chimpanzee and longtime resident of the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, has died.