Sand cat Sahara and mate Cosmo welcomed two kittens Feb. 26 at the North Carolina Zoo — and the newborns are already visible to guests. #nczoo
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ZOO EXPANSION UPDATE
The huge NC Zoo in Asheboro will be expanding with a big Asia Continent area this year, likely this summer. They will not commit to a date, despite me calling every day.
🐅 The tiger exhibit will be in two sections with a connecting tiger walkway OVER the visitor walkway […]
The North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens is once again competing USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Zoo and Best Zoo Membership, and they are asking for your vote. #nczoo
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#hotchocolate #$20 would you okay $20 for a cup of speciality hot chocolate? #nczoo
The North Carolina Zoo will celebrate Indigenous culture this weekend with an American Indian Powwow at its Solar Pointe picnic area.
#nczoo #powwow #Lumbee #Coharie #WaccamawSiouan #NativeAmerican
(The hype for larger projects was real back then too, as the report projected that the zoo would welcome more than two million visitors in its first year — a milestone it actually took five consecutive years to reach.)
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I saw a Vampire Bat drinking from a little dish of blood this weekend. It's officially spooky time! #nczoo #asheboronc
One of the oldest ocelots in human care, Diego passed away this week at the NC Zoo, just shy of his 22nd birthday. #nczoo #nczw
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Pat Simmons, Director of the NC Zoo
We are deeply saddened to share that Pat Simmons, Director of the #nczoo passed away following a multi-year battle with cancer. Pat led the Zoo since 2015 and was a respected voice in wildlife conservation for more than 40 years. Her legacy and impact will not be forgotten.
It was 56 years ago this month that two American astronauts became the first humans to walk on the moon—a feat made possible thanks in part to a chimpanzee named Ham who called the N.C. Zoo home for several years. #nczoo #spacerace #history #randolphcountync
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The Zoo announced the changes Friday on social media, citing rising operational costs as the reason for the increase. The higher price will help cover expenses such as animal care, habitat maintenance and staffing, according to the Zoo.
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Beautiful day. Maybe I should drive out to the zoo and get some more photos for my animal postcards. #NCZOO www.zazzle.com/american_bla...
Mother’s day is just around the corner, and that means so is one of the Zoo’s most anticipated seasonal events — the annual Plant Sale. Check out these five standout plants at this year's sale.
#nczoo #plantsale
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I’m have done my Karen-ly duty by getting a dude to stop banging on a snake enclosure at the #nczoo. You’re welcome, Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake!