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. 

We love our seasonal employees!

There are many species at the Zoo that are facing a decline in the wild. 

While most people think of warmer weather when they visit the North Carolina Zoo, visiting the Zoo in the winter can be a great time

Bats get a bad rep, but they are a very important species for the environment!

Mosuba has always been a rare gorilla, even from the very beginning!

Learn more about the all-female rhino crash!