News Room - 2013
December
NC Zoo Visitors Get Christmas Gift of New Polar Bear (12/24/13)
Asheboro, NC — It’s a special gift even Santa Claus would have probl... (read more)
North Carolina Zoo Featured on State Travel Guide Cover (12/18/13)
ASHEBORO, NC — The North Carolina Zoo, celebrating its 40th anniversa... (read more)
I-73/74 Visitor Centers to be closed today (12/08/13)
Seagrove, NC - Due to predictions of ice and adverse weather, and the unpredicta... (read more)
NC Zoo to close on Sunday, December 8th (12/07/13)
Asheboro, NC — Due to predictions of ice and adverse weather, the North Ca... (read more)
New Sea Lions on Exhibits at NC Zoo (12/05/13)
Asheboro, NC — A pair of California sea lions went on exhibit for the firs... (read more)
NC Pottery Center presents: Old Ways in Mind (12/03/13)
Seagrove, NC - Old Ways in Mind: Historical American Pottery and Contemporary NC... (read more)
Bulldog Pottery's Holiday Sale (12/02/13)
Seagrove, NC - Seagrove’s Bulldog Pottery artists, Bruce Gholson and Saman... (read more)
Westmoore Pottery holds Annual Holiday Open House Event (12/02/13)
Seagrove, NC - On Saturday, December 7, 2013, Westmoore Pottery, located just ou... (read more)
November
Polar Bear Arrives Safely at North Carolina Zoo (11/21/13)
Asheboro, NC — Patches the polar bear arrived safely at the North Carolina... (read more)
Artists Hang Up 2013 - Deck the Walls! (11/21/13)
Asheboro, NC - In December, the Randolph Arts Guild is opening its gallery for&n... (read more)
Randolph Arts Guild to Host Lunch & Learn for Artist Derek Toomes (11/21/13)
Asheboro, NC - The Randolph Arts Guild set to host a Lunch & Learn event for... (read more)
Lark Artists Handmade Holiday Art Show Announces Guest Artists & Activities (11/12/13)
Asheboro, NC - Start your holiday shopping on Saturday, December 7, at the Lark ... (read more)
Polar Bear Coming to NC Zoo (11/06/13)
Asheboro, NC — The North Carolina Zoo will soon be acquiring a new polar b... (read more)
NC Zoo Begins Winter Operating Hours (11/04/13)
Asheboro, NC — The North Carolina Zoo began winter operating hours of 9 a.... (read more)
Westmoore Pottery Presents Hearthside Cookery Program (11/03/13)
Seagrove, NC - On Saturday, November 9, Westmoore Pottery will present “St... (read more)
Old Ways in Mind: Historical American Pottery & Contemporary NC Potters to be next NC Pottery Center (11/01/13)
Seagrove, NC - Old Ways in Mind: Historical American Pottery and Contemporary NC... (read more)
NC Zoo Acquires Two Rescued Sea Lions (11/01/13)
Asheboro, NC — The North Carolina Zoo on Thursday acquired two young Calif... (read more)
October
Dinosaurs' Last Week at the NC Zoo Includes Special Offer (10/29/13)
ASHEBORO, NC —After two very successful years one of the most popular temp... (read more)
NC Zoo Sets Annual Halloween Celebration (10/22/13)
ASHEBORO, NC — Little ghosts and goblins will once again be haun... (read more)
NC Zoo Polar Bear Passes Away in Milwaukee (10/22/13)
Asheboro, NC —The Milwaukee County Zoo announced today that 28-year-old po... (read more)
NC Zoo Sets 'Pachyderm Pumpkin Pounding' (10/21/13)
Asheboro, NC – Reprising a Halloween tradition of many years, the North Ca... (read more)
Happenings in Seagrove, NC (10/18/13)
Seagrove, NC - The Randolph County town of Seagrove(www.heartofnorthcarolin... (read more)
Randolph Ramble Kicks Off Friday with Reception at Exchange (10/16/13)
Asheboro, NC - The Randolph Arts Guild's 2013 Randolph Ramble is set to kick-off... (read more)
Bats Featured During NC Zoo Weekend Event (10/15/13)
Asheboro, NC — In an effort to promote better understanding of one of natu... (read more)
NC Zoo Kicks Off Special Events with "Howl-O-WEEN" Saturday (10/10/13)
Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo launches the first of several special even... (read more)
Howl-O-WEEN Kicks Off October Events at the NC Zoo (10/09/13)
Asheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo launches the first of several specia... (read more)
Traveling Dinosaur Hits the Road as Popular NC Zoo Exhibit Heads for the Home Stretch (10/08/13)
Asheboro, NC — A traveling dinosaur that this year has helped the North Ca... (read more)
Fall Festival - This Weekend in Downtown Asheboro (10/03/13)
Asheboro, NC - This year marks the 41st Annual Fall Festival. Saturday Oct... (read more)
NC Zoo's Dr. Rich Bergl Recognized With AZA Outstanding Service Award (10/02/13)
Silver Spring, MD – Dr. Rich Bergl, the North Carolina Zoo’s Cu... (read more)