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ASHEBORO, N.C.-Where can you see giraffes, zebras and ostrich in front of you, then walk a few hundred feet and buy a ruler made out of old "Yellow Pages," toys made out of recycled milk jugs and…
Read MoreASHEBORO-Aquila, one of the three original residents of the North Carolina Zoo's polar bear exhibit, returned to Asheboro Wednesday and may be on exhibit as early as this weekend. The 16-year-old male…
Read MoreContact: Tom Gillespie ASHEBORO, N.C. -The North Carolina Zoo's new 4-D, special-effects theater has now opened its 2009 season, featuring "Wild Earth Africa." Since 2002, one of the Zoo's most popular…
Read MoreASHEBORO, NC - Even though the Asheboro Chili Cookoff is giving away $1,500 to the lucky winner, the money isn't what has pulled more than 40 cooks to the event. They just want to have fun at the…
Read MoreATLANTA, GA. (March 30, 2009)-Tammy O'Kelley, Director of Tourism for the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau has earned certification as a "Travel Marketing Professional" (TMP) after completing…
Read MoreContact: Jayne Owen Parker, PhD ASHEBORO, N.C.--When Catherine Bollinger of Pittsboro learned about the N.C. Zoo Society's "Shadow a Veterinarian" raffle, she bought 10 tickets because she cared about…
Read MoreContact: Tom Gillespie ASHEBORO, N.C. - The North Carolina Zoo will host a "Discovering Your Land" workshop May 15 & 16 at the park, part of the Woodland Steward Series. The workshop, one of four being…
Read MoreContact: Tom Gillespie ASHEBORO, N.C. - With fun and entertainment each weekend-from celebrating animal birthdays to a "party for the planet"-the North Carolina Zoo will offer something for everyone…
Read MoreContact: Tom Gillespie ASHEBORO, N.C. -The North Carolina Zoo has awarded24volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer…
Read MoreContact: Mary Farrell All day Saturday, March 21st, visitors of all ages are invited to a "hands-on" day at Westmoore Pottery. This year our focus will be on making handles. Westmoore Pottery welcomes…
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