North Carolina Zoo

On World Giraffe Day, it’s more important than ever to face the reality of the threats giraffes face in the wild. 🌍 Over the last three decades, Africa’s giraffe population has decreased by 40%. 🦒📉 The North Carolina Zoo is helping to protect giraffes in Tanzania by assessing their population health and helping rangers on the ground reduce poaching. The Zoo is also actively involved in investigating a mysterious skin disease that as of yet has no known cure. 🦠 Giraffes are facing significant threats in the wild due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. The AZA's SAFE program brings together expertise and resources from AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums to make a meaningful impact on giraffe conservation.♥️🦒 #azasafechallenge #WorldGiraffeDay

🌍✨ Celebrate Zoo and Aquarium Month with us! 🐾 The North Carolina has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1984. The AZA accreditation process is rigorous and comprehensive. 🌟 Institutions undergo a thorough review and inspection process that evaluates everything from animal care and enrichment to veterinary programs, conservation efforts, and educational outreach. This ensures that only the highest standards are met, prioritizing the well-being of animals and the impact on global conservation. 🦁🐟 Animal welfare is at the heart of AZA-accredited facilities. At the North Carolina Zoo, we provide stimulating habitats, expert medical care, and engage in critical conservation projects worldwide, protecting species and habitats for future generations. 🌿💙

Got any plans this Saturday? Come enjoy the great outdoors! 🥾🌲 Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking Ridge’s Mountain located at 504 Summit Court, Asheboro, NC. Zoo staff will be present at the trailhead from 10 am - 2 pm to greet hikers and talk about the history of Ridge’s Mountain. The existing two-mile hiking trail follows the ridgeline to the summit then loops back down. On the hike you can expect to see interesting rock formations and massive boulders up to 50-feet tall. Access to the trail is available to the public by reservation (336-879-7711) but reservations are not needed on June 1. The entire mountain is permanently protected and managed as a State Nature Preserve by the North Carolina Zoo. It is an extremely important site for wildlife conservation due to the excellent habitat it provides for many native plants and animals such as bobcats, deer, box turtles, and birds.

We are officially one month away from the Spring Plant Sale! 🪴 🌸 The Spring Plant Sale will be held on May 11 at the Solar Pointe picnic area, just outside of the North America entrance, from 8 am - 3 pm. We will have a mix of native plants, house plants, and annuals for sale. 🌼 Zoo admission is not required to attend the plant sale. But we do encourage you to visit the Zoo once you’ve made your plant purchases!🌿 CASH OR CHECK ONLY! All proceeds from the plant sale go back to the Zoo’s Horticulture Department. 💚

🥁 Drum roll, please…. We are thrilled to announce that the North Carolina Zoo was voted #3 Best Zoo in the nation by YOU in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards! ✨🥉 Thank you to everyone who voted each and every day! We are elated to be a part of this list for 2024, especially since it's our 50th anniversary!🌟

We are hiring! 🎉 The Zoo has quite a handful of seasonal and temporary jobs open. What are you waiting for?! Apply today! 🐾 https://lnkd.in/gAH6HEa2

‼️ HAVE YOU VOTED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO TODAY?! ✨It’s a marathon, not a sprint!✨ Keep voting every day on all of your devices! We have to keep it up until March 4 at 12 pm EST. 🚨 VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/grMRxJpt Thank you to everyone who has been voting and continues to! Please share this post! 🤗

‼️🚨‼️ Now that we have your attention thanks to Spirit, the nose-booping zebra, we have an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The North Carolina Zoo is NOT offering a discounted ticket bundle for its 50th Anniversary. This scam is currently circulating online and continues to evolve. The ONLY authorized site for online ticket sales for the North Carolina Zoo is www.nczoo.org. Thank you for helping us spread the word.‼️

We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated for Best Zoo in the USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2024! ‼️ Voting is now open! You can vote for the North Carolina Zoo ➡️EVERY DAY⬅️ from now until March 4 at 12 pm EST. Share this post and link with everyone you know to help us make the list! VOTE NOW: https://lnkd.in/grMRxJpt

Join our Zoo Research Internship! 🐘🌿 Gain hands-on experience in animal behavior research with PhD-level curators. The Summer 2024 program is open to rising undergraduate juniors, seniors, and grad students. Applications are due by March 1st! For details, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gtMQw5WV