NC 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…
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Posts From: July 2013
Visitors 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…
Read MoreVolunteers needed at NC Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C.- For those seeking something more than New Year's resolutions of diet and exercise - this year determine to reshape your life by becoming a volunteer at the North Carolina Zoo. The zoo…
Read More"New generation of Seagrove Potters" featured exhibit at NC Pottery Center
The North Carolina Pottery Center is excited to announce the opening of the upcoming exhibition: "New Generation of Seagrove Potters" featuring fifteen Seagrove area potters all under age 40. The…
Read MoreNC Zoo Society offers discounted memberships to Randolph Co. residents
ASHEBORO, N.C. - The North Carolina Zoo Society is offering Randolph County residents, who are not current members in the Zoo Society, $10 off memberships. These discounted family memberships will…
Read MoreWalmart joins Victory Junction's elite founder list
RANDLEMAN, NC - Victory Junction founders Kyle and Pattie Petty announced during the fourth Annual Run to Victory that Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has joined its elite Founder list by…
Read MoreRun to Victory presented by Walmart - results
In the fourth annual Run to Victory presented by Walmart, approximately 1,015 half-marathon and five-mile runners braved the cold and rain to hit the pavement to raise money for Victory Junction. This…
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