NC Zoo Expecting Baby Boom
ASHEBORO, NC - The North Carolina Zoo is expecting several significant births later this year. The zoo has not one, but two pregnant gorillas, as well as a pregnant giraffe. Gorillas "Jamani" and…
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NC Zoo's Giraffe Deck Closed Due to Pending Birth
Asheboro, NC - The NC Zoo's Acacia Station 16-foot-high giraffe deck, which lets zoo visitors hand feed giraffes, is closed because one of the giraffes is pregnant…
Read MoreArchdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce Sponsors 2nd Annual Disc Golf Tournament
Archdale, NC - The Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2nd Annual Disc Golf Open June 9-10, 2012. This event is a PDGA sanctioned A-Tier National Points Series event and will take…
Read MoreNC Pottery Center Exhibit Features NC High School Students
SEAGROVE, NC - "High school students made that?" is a common remark after seeing the outstanding ceramics made by students for this exhibit. The North Carolina Pottery Center presents "NC Ceramics…
Read MoreJump Into 'Amphibian Awareness' at NC Zoo
ASHEBORO, NC - In an effort to raise awareness of the rapid disappearance of frog species worldwide, the North Carolina Zoo will hold Amphibian Awareness Day at the park Saturday, April 28, from 10…
Read MoreCousins in Clay 2012 at Bulldog Pottery
Seagrove, NC - Come visit with Five "Cousins in Clay" May 26 & 27, 2012 - Contemporary Ceramic Art at Bulldog Pottery, Seagrove, North Carolina. Featuring special guest potters, Ron Meyers and Judith…
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day by Visiting a National Forest
ASHEVILLE, NC - The U.S. Forest Service invites families to celebrate Earth Day (Sunday, April 22) by visiting one of the four national forests in North Carolina. Encompassing 1.25 million acres, the…
Read MoreWeekend Earth Day Festivities on Tap at NC Zoo
ASHEBORO, NC - The North Carolina Zoo will hold its second April weekend celebration, Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, when it celebrates Earth Day. Visitors can learn about the zoo's…
Read MorePython Expert to Speak at NC Zoo
ASHEBORO, NC - Michael E. Dorcas, reptile expert and co-author of a new book on the rapid spread of feral pythons in southern Florida, will present a free presentation on the problem and sign his…
Read MoreSpring Studio Tour and Kiln Openings in Seagrove, April 21 - 22
Seagrove, NC - Next weekend, Seagrove potters are again creating an eventful weekend with something for everyone. Over 65 clay artists will be offering special events and kiln openings throughout…
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