DINOSAURS Return to NC Zoo in 2013
Asheboro, NC - They'rrrrrrrrrrre....baaaaaaaaaaack! Dinosaurs, those so-called "terrible lizards" that thrilled North Carolina Zoo visitors both young and old during an eight-month stay in 2012, have…
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Posts From: July 2013
Capacity Crowds Cause Temporary Closing at NC Zoo
Asheboro, NC - For only the second time in its history, the North Carolina Zoo closed its gates temporarily this afternoon when parking lots reached overflow capacity and visitor facilities…
Read MoreNC Zoo Critters to get Egg-Stravaganza Treats
Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo will hold its annual "Egg-Stravaganza" on Saturday, March 30, featuring special Easter treats for the animals. Zookeepers will place papier-mâché eggs, made by zoo…
Read MoreNC Zoo Partners in International Anti-Poaching Project
Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo has partnered with five world-renowned conservation organizations to launch a new, free software tool for wildlife managers designed to help stop poaching in…
Read MoreNC Zoo Begins Summer Openings, Schedules | DINOSAURS Return for Second Season
Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo will begin its summer operating hours and open all venues Friday, March 29, to better accommodate visitors for the upcoming Easter weekend. Summer hours, 9 a.m. -…
Read MoreNC Zoo Names Volunteer of the Year
Asheboro, NC - A Zebulon mother of three has been named the North Carolina Zoo Volunteer of the Year at an award's presentation at the park Thursday. Brandy Massey was presented the annual award for…
Read MoreNC Zoo to Host Box Turtle Conservation Workshop
Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo will host the fourth Box Turtle Conservation Workshop on March 22-23, with some 80 reptile experts and conservationists from across the country expected to…
Read MoreChristopher Benfey Signs Book at NC Pottery Center
Seagrove, NC - The North Carolina Pottery Center is pleased to announce an upcoming event initiated by the NC Mt. Holyoke College Piedmont Alumnae Club. Join us on Saturday, April 6, at the Pottery…
Read MoreNC Zoo closes early after reaching max capacity
Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is closing early Monday because it has reached its maximum capacity, according to a spokesperson. Around 2 p.m. zoo spokesman Tom Gillespie said the…
Read MorePopular DINOSAURS Exhibit Returns to NC Zoo
Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo on Friday will unveil for the second time its popular "Dinosaurs" exhibit. The exhibit, which features life-size, hydraulic-powered dinosaur replicas, entertained…
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