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Press Releases

Guests arriving at Zoo Africa Entrance

North Carolina Zoo Celebrates Record Attendance Milestone

The North Carolina Zoo, nestled in the heart of North Carolina, is world-renowned as an oasis for families, nature enthusiasts, and conservation advocates alike. With its diverse array of animal habitats, interactive programs, and immersive naturalistic design, the Zoo captivates audiences from all walks of life, as evidenced by the Zoo’s latest milestone: exceeding one million guests in a calendar year.
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Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve was established in 2000 when the original property was protected in partnership with the Piedmont Land Conservancy.

North Carolina Zoo Adds More Wildlife Conservation Lands

The world's largest natural habitat zoo just got larger! The North Carolina Zoo expanded its lands for local wildlife conservation by adding 139 acres to Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve, bringing the total acreage the North Carolina Zoo oversees to 2,805, which includes the 512 developed acres of the North Carolina Zoo’s animal habitats and infrastructure.
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giraffe calf Fenn standing on habitat

North Carolina Zoo Mourns Tragic Loss of Giraffe Calf

North Carolina Zoo mourns death of giraffe calf Fenn who passed on December 23, 2023.
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NC Zoo Tiger Walk Planned for Asia

The North Carolina Zoo Announces Call for Artists: Artwork for New Asia Region

The North Carolina Zoo and North Carolina Zoo Society announce a new Public Art opportunity for artists and artist teams to design art for the new continent of Asia.
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Polar Bear Payton

North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of polar bear Payton

The North Carolina Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the loss of male polar bear Payton on Oct. 25.
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Two Chilean flamingos

The North Carolina Zoo to bid farewell to its flamingos

The North Carolina Zoo will relocate its flock of 15 Chilean Flamingos to the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina in late September
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Genie Chimp's Baby

Chimpanzee Makes Her Debut at the North Carolina Zoo

The North Carolina Zoo announces a new addition to the chimpanzee troop.
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Three Sand Cat Kittens

North Carolina Zoo Announces Sand Kitten Names Chosen by the Public

The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the names of the three sand kitten triplets.
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Three Sand Cat Kittens

North Carolina Zoo Asks Public to Vote on Names of Sand Cat Triplets

The North Carolina Zoo is asking the public to vote on the “purr-fect” names for our sand cat kitten triplets.
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