North Carolina Zoo Welcomes 30 Millionth Guest
The North Carolina Zoo recently welcomed Maria Ines Perez, who became the 30 millionth guest since the site opened to the public in August 1974.
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Press Releases
North Carolina Zoo to Celebrate National Trails Day at Ridge’s Mountain
The North Carolina Zoo celebrates National Trails Day on June 1, 2024 by inviting guests to hike the Ridge's Mountain Trail.
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.
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.
North Carolina Zoo Mourns Tragic Loss of Giraffe Calf
North Carolina Zoo mourns death of giraffe calf Fenn who passed on December 23, 2023.
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.
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.
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
Chimpanzee Makes Her Debut at the North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo announces a new addition to the chimpanzee troop.