NC Zoo Coverage

Zoo prepares animals for Monday's total solar eclipse

The Little Rock Zoo is one of the places hosting an event for the solar eclipse, but theirs will be different. They're not only anticipating people reactions but the animals as well.

6-month-old giraffe at NC Zoo dies from crashing into gate

Fenn, a whirlwind of energy and charm, captivated employees and visitors alike.

Zoo escape puts town on high alert as kangaroo roams free

Searchers are trying to find a kangaroo that escaped from a zoo in Canada.

Giant Pandas head back home to China after 50 years

The National Zoo said goodbye to their beloved three pandas - father Tian Tian, mother Mei Xiang and baby Xiao Qi Ji - this morning after 50 years of their giant panda conservation program.

Zoofari at the NC Zoo: Mom's first safari experience

WRAL contributor Tandra Wilkerson and her family tried Zoofari at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro! Here's her firsthand experience.

Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor

Wear pink for flamingo farewell visit before birds move from NC Zoo

The flock of 15 Chilean flamingos is making a move - from the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro to the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina in late September.

Bear or human? Many believe bears at China zoo are people in costumes

Sun, moon, grizzly, black, spectacled, sloth: Bears all over the world can stand, shuffle, totter and walk on two legs, although they usually prefer four.

Alan Yuhas and Chang Che, New York Times

North Carolina Zoo welcomes baby chimpanzee

Genie, who was brought to the zoo from Dallas in 2011, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on July 1.

NC Zoo asks animal lovers to vote for 'purr-fect' names for sand cat triplets

The North Carolina Zoo is asking animal lovers to select three "purr-fect" names they'd like for the newborn sand cat kitten triplets.

Public votes 'Fenn' as the name for NC Zoo's newest giraffe

On World Giraffe Day, the North Carolina Zoo announced the name of a recently born giraffe.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

NC Zoo: Help name 6-foot-tall baby giraffe calf

The North Carolina Zoo has opened a naming poll for a male calf born to mama giraffe Leia on May 20.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Llamas, tigers and lemurs: 10 places to see animals in NC

Families can get up close and personal with fascinating creatures in our state, from the aquariums, zoos, wildlife refuges and more.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

NC Zoo welcomes three adorable sand cat kittens

The North Carolina Zoo welcomed another adorable group of baby animals recently. Three sand cat kittens were born last month, making for the third birth at the zoo in less than two weeks.

NC Zoo to open new baboon exhibit Wednesday

The NC Zoo is unveiling its newly renovated baboon exhibit this week.

Museum of Life and Science decides to euthanize black bear Yona after 10 hours of surgery

The Museum of Life and Science announced the death of Yona, a 14-year-old black bear who has been part of the museum since 2010.

Peacock captured after escaping Bronx zoo

A peacock has been found after escaping a Bronx zoo.

NC Zoo expecting baby giraffe

The zoo said since giraffes are herd animals they expected them to stick close to the mother.

Authorities: Juvenile suspected of bomb threat that forced evacuation of NC Zoo

Someone from the zoo called the Randolph County Sheriff's Office just before 11 a.m. to report having received a bomb threat.

Kansas zoo holds gender reveal party for endangered rhino

The Indian rhino only has a population of just over 4,000 left in the world, but last week a Kansas zoo helped one rhino celebrate the arrival of her newest calf.

Man wanted for questioning after monkeys go missing from Dallas zoo

Dallas Police have shared images of a man wanted for questioning in the case of two missing monkeys. These monkeys disappeared from the same Dallas zoo where police are investigating other animal cases.

NC Zoo closing next week for staff training, maintenance

The North Carolina Zoo will close to the public an entire week for staff training and park maintenance.

North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Natalie, rhino with big personality

The North Carolina Zoo announced the death of Natalie, a southern white rhinoceros.

Endangered hippo born at The Metro Richmond Zoo

A Virginia Zoo is ending the year by welcoming a new baby hippopotamus to their family! The endangered pygmy hippo was born on Dec. 6 at The Metro Richmond Zoo. The zoo is asking for the public's help naming her.

North Carolina Zoo offers free admission to Moore County residents affected by power outages

The offer runs from Thursday through Sunday. Guests must show a valid state identification with proof of residency in Moore County.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

NC Zoo taking applications for internships

You can now apply for one of four paid internships at the North Carolina Zoo.