Blogs

You may have heard or even read Nicholas Sparks’s recently released novel, Counting Miracles. The story is set in Asheboro, includes a passage about visiting the North Carolina Zoo, and oddly enough (spoiler alert!) weaves a white deer into the storyline.

Paws up for our "Champs" during Summer 2023

The Zoo celebrates National Trails Day with snacks, games, and trail information outside our North America admission entrance from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2023. 

Read about Keeper Trull's incredible trip to Africa to expand the Zoo's conservation work through SMART!

The Zoo partnered with the North Carolina Museum of Art to help share a story of conservation and art.

Wildlife rehabilitation should be left to the professionals, to give all wildlife the best chance at keeping their "wild" life.

We are conducting research to see how the Asia construction is affecting the animals.

We are committed to conservation around the world and in our home state of North Carolina. 

We love our seasonal employees!