/tags/north-carolina-zoo North Carolina Zoo en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:21:43 GMT /science-technology/2023-07-17/poop-scoop-nc-state-and-zoo-researchers-find-new-clues-for-rhino-conservation Gut microbes isolated in the feces of the “near threatened” southern white rhino species may hold the key to conservation efforts. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:21:43 GMT /science-technology/2023-07-17/poop-scoop-nc-state-and-zoo-researchers-find-new-clues-for-rhino-conservation Paige Miranda /news/2022-05-10/three-red-wolf-pups-born-at-north-carolina-zoo The pups will remain behind the scenes as a part of the zoo's red wolf breeding program. Tue, 10 May 2022 20:40:07 GMT /news/2022-05-10/three-red-wolf-pups-born-at-north-carolina-zoo Joe Jurney /news/2022-04-21/north-carolina-zoo-permanently-closing-aviary-habitat Built in the 1980s, the structure is in need of significant repairs. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:16:50 GMT /news/2022-04-21/north-carolina-zoo-permanently-closing-aviary-habitat Joe Jurney /science-technology/2021-10-29/ouch-animals-covid-zoetis-vaccine-north-carolina-zoo After COVID-19 outbreaks at other zoos, the North Carolina Zoo registered to receive the Zoetis vaccine — specially developed to protect animals. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:13:22 GMT /science-technology/2021-10-29/ouch-animals-covid-zoetis-vaccine-north-carolina-zoo Leoneda Inge /environment/2021-07-12/nc-zoo-will-start-vaccinating-animals-for-covid-19 Staff members at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro say they're expecting a shipment of experimental COVID-19 vaccines specially designed for animals this month, allowing them to start vaccinating some of the animals in their care. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:08:04 GMT /environment/2021-07-12/nc-zoo-will-start-vaccinating-animals-for-covid-19 Nick de la Canal, Steve Harrison /environment/2021-05-18/endangered-red-wolves-born-north-carolina-zoo-asheboro-ap The newest pups bring the total number of red wolves currently in the North Carolina Zoo’s breeding program to 36. Officials say that makes the pack at the North Carolina Zoo the second-largest in the U.S. after another zoo in Washington state. Tue, 18 May 2021 11:40:52 GMT /environment/2021-05-18/endangered-red-wolves-born-north-carolina-zoo-asheboro-ap Associated Press /environment/2021-01-22/nc-zoo-welcomes-new-polar-bear-payton 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… Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:54:43 GMT /environment/2021-01-22/nc-zoo-welcomes-new-polar-bear-payton Mitchell Northam /news/2020-05-08/critically-endangered-wolf-pups-born-at-north-carolina-zoo The North Carolina Zoo has announced the birth of five American red wolves.The animals are critically endangered. There are only 15 to 20 red wolves still… Fri, 08 May 2020 20:20:48 GMT /news/2020-05-08/critically-endangered-wolf-pups-born-at-north-carolina-zoo Associated Press /news/2020-04-17/asheboro-zoo-seeks-help-to-name-baby-rhino 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… Fri, 17 Apr 2020 23:54:28 GMT /news/2020-04-17/asheboro-zoo-seeks-help-to-name-baby-rhino Associated Press /environment/2020-03-06/newly-named-baby-rhino-at-north-carolina-zoo-has-big-feet-to-fill A southern white rhino calf born at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro earlier this winter has expressive fluttering ears and, according to zookeepers,… Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:17:44 GMT /environment/2020-03-06/newly-named-baby-rhino-at-north-carolina-zoo-has-big-feet-to-fill Laura Pellicer