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Carolina Canid Conservation: What is an American Red Wolf?

My dream is to never have anyone have to ask, “What is a red wolf?” ever again.
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Newest rhino calf JoJo

When Jojo Met Jojo: Hope for Rhinos

Today, I am even more thrilled knowing that a rhino's legacy and his keeper in Kenya will live on in the story of how our Jojo got her name.
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Gator being fed

Alligator Care and Training

Did you know we train our alligators?!
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Sea lion

Pinniped Care and Training

Pinni -what? Check out what it takes to care for these marine mammals
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Polar bear

Zoo Research: Endless paw-sibilities!

Animals can benefit from moving between different areas.
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Dustin Smith with hellbender
Rob Nelson
Rob Nelson

Cold-blooded Conservation: Homes for Hellbenders - If you build it, will they come?

The North Carolina Zoo has played a crucial role in hellbender research and conservation
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wild elephants
WCS
WCS

Saving Nigeria's Largest Elephant Population

Once widespread across Nigeria, elephants have declined by more than 50% in less than 20 years
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