Fifty years later Petty family sets pace
He is a legend in his own time. His belt buckle reads: King Richard seven-time Winston Cup champion. And he owns 200 victories a mark no driver has come close to approaching…
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Posts From: July 2013
North Carolina Zoo hosts bat awareness weekend
CONTACT: Tom Gillespie ASHEBORO N.C.— In an effort to promote better understanding of one of nature’s more unusual and misunderstood animals the North Carolina Zoo will hold its annual celebration of…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Zoo names new general curator
Contact: Rod Hackney ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has named Curator of Birds Ken Reininger as the park’s new general curator. Reininger replaces Steve Miller who resigned in July to return to his…
Read MoreAnother Baby Gorilla Born at NC Zoo
Asheboro, NC - For the third time in less than one year, a baby gorilla has been born at the North Carolina Zoo. Zoo officials say their excitement on Monday was "somewhat subdued" when, after a day of…
Read MoreNC Zoo Among Most-Visited Attractions
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro remains one of the most-visited museums or historic attractions in the state, based on 2012 attendance figures…
Read MoreNC Zoo to Close Early Friday, January 25th
Asheboro, NC - Due to predictions of adverse weather, the North Carolina Zoo will close to the public at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 25. The zoo's adverse weather policy for staff will also be in effect…
Read MoreNew local book celebrates history of Randolph County
The geographic heart of North Carolina, Randolph County has been at the crossroads of history since the 17th century, when explorers first arrived along the Great Indian Trading Path. Every variety of…
Read MoreNC Zoo to reopen Sun, Feb 14th
ASHEBORO-The North Carolina Zoo will reopen to the public on Sunday, February 14, after being closed Saturday due to snow. The park will resume normal winter operating hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For…
Read More2009 NC Travel Guide deadline
Contact: Amber Williams ASHEBORO – Production of the N.C. Division of Tourism’s 2009 Official Travel Guide is currently underway. The guide is distributed annually through the state's Welcome Centers…
Read MoreNC Zoo opens expansion of elephant rhinoceros
Asheboro, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo opened the gates Saturday on its first major addition in more than 10 years. The improved Watani Grasslands Reserve features one of the collections of African…
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