NC Zoo's new polar bear already a major draw
Asheboro, NC — The polar bear looks attentively at her new keepers standing in the public viewing area, and bobs her huge head repeatedly. Her meaning is clear: Throw me that red ball, would ya…
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It's not all glamor when you work at the zoo
Asheboro, NC - "If I Ran the Zoo" was one of my favoriteDr. Seuss books. The idea of working with exotic animals seemed like a dream come true. And most of the people I've met who do so -- at the…
Read MoreRandolph Arts Guild Presents The Art Of Food Lecture with Magnolia 23 Restaurant
Asheboro, NC - Have you ever wondered why people have a preference for certain foods? The Randolph Art Guild hopes to shed some light on the topic with the help of a local restaurant. Join us on…
Read MoreNC Zoo to Close Tuesday, Jan 7th Due to Weather
Asheboro, NC — Due to the forecast for severely cold weather, the North Carolina Zoo will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 7. With predictions of Tuesday morning lows well into single digits…
Read MoreI-73/74 Visitor Centers to Close Tuesday Due to Weather
Seagrove, NC — Due to the forecast for Tuesday, January 7, the I-73/74 Visitor Centers will be closed to the public. Fulltime staff will be asked to report to work as usual. Although the Visitor…
Read MoreNC Zoo Visitors Get Christmas Gift of New Polar Bear
Asheboro, NC — It’s a special gift even Santa Claus would have problems loading on his sleigh. But a different kind of “White Christmas” is in store for North Carolina Zoo visitors when “Patches,” the…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Zoo Featured on State Travel Guide Cover
ASHEBORO, NC — The North Carolina Zoo, celebrating its 40 th anniversary in 2014, becomes one of the state’s most visible attractions with its place on the cover of “The Official 2014 North Carolina…
Read MoreHappenings in Seagrove, NC
Seagrove, NC - The Randolph County town of Seagrove(www.heartofnorthcarolina.com) has a population of less than 300 – yet the community is home to more than 100 potters, pottery shops and galleries. In…
Read MoreI-73/74 Visitor Centers to be closed today
Seagrove, NC - Due to predictions of ice and adverse weather, and the unpredictability of what this system is going bring today, the I-73/74 Visitor Centers in Seagrove, North Carolina will be…
Read MoreNC Zoo to close on Sunday, December 8th
Asheboro, NC — Due to predictions of ice and adverse weather, the North Carolina Zoo will be closed to the public on Sunday, December 8. The zoo’s adverse weather policy for staff will be in effect on…
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