ASHEBORO — Investigators say they have identified the juvenile who allegedly made a bomb threat that prompted the evacuation Monday morning of the North Carolina Zoo. The zoo, which plans to ...

While many would not consider this one-eyed possum cute… “We beg to differ.” Joseph is changing people’s perspectives about ...

Our very own North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has been named America's Best Zoo, according to Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards! This is the second year in a row the NC Zoo has won the title in the ...

Hundreds of animals live at the North Carolina Zoo, from tiny turtles to large lions, and the zoo vet staff must make sure they all stay healthy by performing yearly ...

The Greensboro Science Center uses creative enrichment tools to mimic natural behaviors in animals, enhancing their physical ...

For the second year in a row, the N.C. Zoo in Asheboro has officially been recognized as America’s “Best Zoo” in Newsweek’s ...

A masked bison named Annie at the North Carolina Zoo is drawing rave reviews on social media. “She looks fly!” a couple of ...

The program helps zoos coordinate breeding to ensure genetic diversity and keep endangered species from going extinct.

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