Prior to my 36 hours in Randolph County, my knowledge of The Heart of North Carolina was limited. I knew Randolph County’s city of Asheboro is home to the North Carolina Zoo, however, I did not expect…
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The holiday season comes with festivities, colorful lights and a lot of decisions. The most important decision, of course, is to decide which camp you’re in a real tree or fake tree? There are…
Read More" This adaptation triumphantly earns its wings. " –The New York Times Asheboro, NC – RhinoLeap’s next production, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE adapted by Joe Landry from the Frank Capra film will run December…
Read MoreAsheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo is inviting the public to help name a wild polar bear it has recently adopted through Polar Bears International (PBI). The wild, female polar bear is living with…
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Seagrove, NC - On Saturday, November 10, from 9 am to 5 pm, Westmoore Pottery and Mill Creek Forge of the Seagrove, North Carolina area will present "Stepping Back in Time: Hearth Cookery and More."…
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Asheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo is celebrating Veterans Day by offering free admission to military members for the entire week of Nov. 10–16 (Saturday – Friday). In addition to the free admission…
Read MoreAsheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo is pleased to announce it has been awarded three grants for its wildlife conservation projects in Africa. The Zoo received two grants to aid in the recovery of…
Read MoreAsheboro, NC – RhinoLeap Productions is a new professional theater company comprised of artists from all over the United States who are committed to performing and teaching specifically in North…
Read MoreSeagrove, NC - An indoor pottery show featuring authentic Seagrove pottery from over 100 ceramic artists that live and work within the Seagrove N.C. area. The event includes a Friday night Gala…
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Silver Spring, MD & Asheboro, NC - Oct. 17, 2018 – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that the North Carolina Zoo has been recognized with two of AZA’s 2018 William G. Conway…
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