Asheboro Zoo

Animal Management Supervisor Chris Goldston administers a COVID vaccine shot to silverback gorilla "Mosuba" on Oct. 19, 2021.

Yes, animals at the North Carolina Zoo got the COVID-19 vaccine too

Leoneda Inge

After COVID-19 outbreaks at other zoos, the North Carolina Zoo registered to receive the Zoetis vaccine 鈥� specially developed to protect animals.

Payton, a male polar bear, moved into the North Carolina Zoo on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.

Environment

NC Zoo Welcomes New Polar Bear, 'Payton'

Mitchell Northam

North Carolina has a new resident that weighs more than 1,000 pounds.His name is Payton. He is a polar bear.Payton was welcomed to the North Carolina Zoo鈥�

North Carolina Zoo wants help naming baby rhino.

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Asheboro Zoo Seeks Help To Name Baby Rhino

Associated Press

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is asking the the public to help name a baby rhino.Zoo officials said in a statement Friday that the female rhino was鈥�

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NC Zoo Worker Dies In Fall During Drill

Associated Press

A worker died at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro Thursday morning.In an announcement, the zoo said the fall happened during a workplace accident that鈥�

Arts & Culture

Chimp Dies After 35 Years As Alpha Female In Asheboro Zoo

Associated Press

The North Carolina Zoo says a 46-year-old chimpanzee has died after 35 years as the dominant female of her group.Zoo officials said in a news release that鈥�