NC Zoo rehab center releases bald eagle
ASHEBORO, NC - News-media representatives are invited to the Schindler Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at the North Carolina Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 10, for the release into the wild of a bald eagle…
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North Carolina Zoo - What's a nice seal like you doing in a dive like this?
Flippers entwined in a courtly embrace, two seals perform an underwater version of Strictly Come Dancing. And their graceful routines win top marks from the judges - in this case crowds of Christmas…
Read MoreSunset Street Festival
Contact: Foster Hughes ASHEBORO - A New Street Festival is coming to Asheboro. The SUNSET STREET FESTIVAL which is presented by Asheboro Parks & Recreation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 9…
Read MoreNC's American Indian potters at NC Pottery Center
Contact: Denny Mecham The public is invited to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition featuring the work of North Carolina’s American Indian potters at the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove…
Read MoreNC American Indian Pottery exhibit on display
Contact: Denny Mecham Visit the new exhibition of North Carolina’s American Indian potters at the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove Saturday, May 17th for an afternoon of special activities…
Read MoreNC Zoo celebrates Migratory Bird Day
ASHEBORO, NC - To mark the arrival of the annual migration of millions of birds from winter habitats to their summer breeding grounds and habitats across North America, the North Carolina Zoo will…
Read MoreVisitors bureau distributing 2010 Official Visitor Guides
ASHEBORO - The Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau is now distributing copies of its new 2010 Official Heart of North Carolina Visitor Guides. Director of tourism, Tammy O'Kelley, said she is proud…
Read MoreNC Zoo to remain closed Thu, Feb 4th
ASHEBORO-The North Carolina Zoo will remain closed to the public on Thursday, Feb.4, as snow and ice remaining from last weekend's winter storm continue to make some visitor walkways hazardous. Zoo…
Read MoreNC Zoo polar bear departs for Detroit Zoo
ASHEBORO, NC - Aquila, one of two polar bears at the North Carolina Zoo, was sent to the Detroit Zoo today while his exhibit undergoes a two-year expansion and renovation beginning in the summer…
Read MoreNew gorilla arrives at NC Zoo
ASHEBORO- "Jamani," a 10-year-old female gorilla, arrived at the North Carolina Zoo Wednesday evening from the San Diego Zoo. Jamani is the first of two female gorillas slated for transfer to the N.C…
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