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Elephant’s death saddens N.C. Zoo staff
C’sar had been at the North Carolina Zoo since age 4. (North Carolina Zoo photo) ASHEBORO – The North Carolina Zoo lost a longtime resident with the death last month of C’sar, an African […]
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N.C. Zoo names interim director
Diane Villa (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Diane Villa is serving as interim director of the North Carolina Zoo. Villa is the deputy director and chief communications officer for N.C. Zoo. She fills a void […]
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N.C. Zoo director Pat Simmons dies
Pat Simmons (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Pat Simmons, director of the North Carolina Zoo since 2015, has died, according to information Monday from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. “The world is […]
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Randolph County residents to save on zoo tickets in August
ASHEBORO – Randolph County residents will be able to visit the North Carolina Zoo at a discount as part of the zoo’s 50th anniversary celebration. “Randolph County Days at the Zoo” will run from Aug. 5-30, allowing […]
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Photos from Zoo City StrEAT Fest in Asheboro
A petting area with two tiny goats, a tiny pig and a rather large bunny was a hit with attendees Saturday at the Zoo City StrEAT Fest on Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. The event, to […]
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First Zoo City StrEAT Fest set for Asheboro
ASHEBORO – This weekend’s inaugural Zoo City StrEAT Fest in downtown Asheboro is a celebration of several ventures. Addie Corder, executive director of Downtown Asheboro Inc., said it’s a chance to recognize North Carolina Zoo’s […]
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North Carolina Zoo to send flamingos to South Carolina
Flamingos will be leaving North Carolina Zoo. (Photo courtesy of NC Zoo) ASHEBORO – Flamingos are leaving the North Carolina Zoo. A flock of 15 Chilean flamingos will be moved to the Greenville Zoo […]
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Zoo looks to address parking pinch
ASHEBORO — High attendance on some spring days has created parking issues for North Carolina Zoo. The NC Zoo Council heard details of the situation during last week’s meeting. Zoo director Pat Simmons said there […]
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NC Zoo Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat
ASHEBORO – The North Carolina Zoo closed Monday because of a security threat, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and zoo reported. A bomb threat had been received at about 10:47 a.m. through electronic means and […]
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NC Zoo Council approves ticket price increase
The N.C. Zoo Council recently voted to approve an increase in the cost of admission to the North Carolina Zoo. The council, which is comprised of 15 members appointed by the governor to oversee the […]