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North Carolina ZooArchive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml-list.htmlZoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsAsheboro, NC - Visitors can get a first-hand look at how the North Carolina Zoo helps its animals beat the heat when the park hosts North Carolina Zoo Celebrating National Zoo Keeper Week, July 19-25 - Jul 19, 2009 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsAsheboro, NC - In recognition of the dedication of zoo keepers and aquarists, the North Carolina Zoo will join the American Association of Zoo workshop encourages learning outside classroom - Jul 13, 2009 News14.comASHEBORO -- The North Carolina Zoo has an ideal laboratory for science teachers to hone their classroom techniques and engage their students to learn more NC Zoo celebrates National Zoo Keeper Week - Jul 23, 2009 News14.com...country celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week/ At the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC, about 80 men and women tend to the needs of the zoo's animals. NC Zoo attendance holds steady - Jul 17, 2009 WRAL.comAsheboro, NC — Attendance at the North Carolina Zoo has been steady despite the economic downturn, officials said. More than 700000 people passed through Honey Bees Exhibit - Jul 17, 2009 My Fox 8ASHEBORO, NC - The honey bee is credited with pollinating one-third of all the food eaten in the United States. Zoo officials keeping close watch on NC budget process - Jul 22, 2009 News14.comASHEBORO, NC – Officials at the North Carolina Zoo are keeping an eye on efforts in Raleigh to hammer out a new state budget. They're hoping the budget NC Zoo Popular, Despite The Economy - Jul 20, 2009 North Carolina News Network...(ASHEBORO) -- A combination of favorable weather and a desire for people to travel close to home is benefiting the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. Veterinarian Camp - Jul 10, 2009 My Fox 8ASHEBORO, NC - Usually, the animals are the key attraction at any zoo. A new summer camp at the North Carolina Zoo allows Zoos' plans serve as arks for animals' survival - Jul 18, 2009 Knoxville News SentinelA 1995 SSP recommendation sent Knoxville's elephant Little Diamond to the North Carolina Zoo on a breeding loan. She's yet to become a mother. What do budget cuts mean for the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo? - Jul 13, 2009 Examiner.comThe North Carolina Zoo, which I have also been to, costs $10. So does the Cleveland Zoo. The Detroit Zoo costs $11, and the illustrious San Diego Zoo costs Bald Eagle - Jul 25, 2009 My Fox 8One of the most widely recognized symbols of our country is now part of the animal collection at the North Carolina Zoo. Perhaps second only to the American Last chance to save the gorilla - Aug 2, 2009 Ethiopian ReviewRich Bergl of North Carolina Zoo, who studied the genetics of these gorillas, found that some travel along these corridors to breed in other groups. Gorillas Under the Knife - Jul 27, 2009 Environmental GraffitiTake the case of Donna, a 'high-profile' gorilla at the North Carolina Zoo. She had a full hysterectomy performed upon her by a team of three doctors who Towering achievements in art - Jul 12, 2009 goTriad.comHe took a job designing exhibits at the North Carolina Zoo. There, he says, "I learned a lot about how to do big projects." In 1993, he returned to his 35-Year-Old Gorilla Dies At NC Zoo - Mar 19, 2009 MSNBCASHEBORO, NC - A female gorilla at the North Carolina Zoo was euthanized Thursday after undergoing treatment for several years for a variety of medical Officials Propose New Scenic Byways - Mar 24, 2009 WXII12.comThe Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization has worked with Visit Randolph County, the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, the North Carolina Zoo and NC Zoo To Remain Closed On Wednesday - Mar 3, 2009 WFMY News 2A polar bear at the North Carolina Zoo seems to be enjoying the snow that left the Triad covered in 4-6 inches Sunday night. Although health reasons have NC Zoo stays closed after winter weather - Mar 4, 2009 News14.comASHEBORO, NC -- The North Carolina Zoo will remain closed to the public on Wednesday. Because of snow and ice remaining on walkways and service roads from NC Transportation Museum offering expanded train schedule: Arts ... - Mar 12, 2009 Salisbury Post...auditorium including, "Venomous Reptile Medicine" at 11 am and 2:30 pm by featured guest, Dr. Ryan Devoe, senior veterinarian at the North Carolina Zoo. Spark Blog: The Science Behind Why Chimps Are Not Pets - Mar 6, 2009 PBSResearcher Brian Hare is a strong advocate for eliminating the chimpanzee pet trade, as we learned when we filmed with him at the North Carolina Zoo. Community Milestones - Mar 8, 2009 Winston-Salem JournalThe Zoological Society is the private, nonprofit organization that supports the North Carolina Zoo and its conservation and education initiatives. Denver Zoo earns environmental recognition - Mar 4, 2009 Denver PostThe North Carolina Zoo received an ISO 14001 certification in December 2002, but only for certain parts of the facility. By 2007, 10 zoos in England, Zoo's African Pavilion to close for renovations - Feb 20, 2009 Greensboro News Record,ASHEBORO - One of the North Carolina Zoo's African exhibits, the indoor African Pavilion, will close beginning Monday for up to two weeks for repairs and Aviaries Unaffected By Zoo Cuts - Feb 20, 2009 BirdChannel.com,...the effects rarely trickle down to the parrot exhibits, said Ken Reininger, general curator of birds at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC. New Officers Appointed To North Carolina Zoo Society's Board - Feb 2, 2009 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,The Zoological Society is the private, non-profit organization that supports the North Carolina Zoo and its conservation and education initiatives. NC Can and NC Zoo Promotes Outdoor Play and Building Connections ... - Feb 15, 2009 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,...coalition will host its second annual gathering at the North Carolina Zoo on February 18. The meeting will be facilitated by Alan Cooper, National Wildlife Adopt A Giraffe At The North Carolina Zoo - Jan 30, 2009 WFMY News 2,He's one of two giraffe calves at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. The North Carolina Zoo Society is offering special adoption kits this Valentines Day. Biltmore reigns as most visited attraction in North Carolina - Jan 26, 2009 Bizjournals.com,The museum fell just short of passing the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, which finished in second place with 764637 visitors. North Carolina Aquarium At Roanoke Island Honors Two Special Employees - Feb 3, 2009 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,Annual membership includes free admission to the Aquariums and the North Carolina Zoo. A family membership is $50; an individual membership is $30. On The Wild Side: Zoo Rehab Facility - Feb 5, 2009 WFMY News 2,Asheboro, NC -- Last week, we showed you how valuable the North Carolina zoo volunteers are to the zoo's day-to-day happenings. NC State veterinarians help a young elephant at NC Zoo - Jan 26, 2009 WWAY NewsChannel 3,The North Carolina Zoo has on its staff some of the best and most experienced exotic animal veterinarians in the country. But sometimes even the best zoo Biltmore top state attraction in 2008 - Jan 27, 2009 WRAL.com,The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro finished second, with 764637 visitors, followed by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, with 760188 visitors. Discovery Place ranks 5th for most visited site - Jan 28, 2009 News14.com,The North Carolina Zoo and Museum of Natural Sciences were next on the list. The NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame in Mooresville came in 21st. Pink slips for the animals? - Jan 28, 2009 MPNnow.com,In North Carolina, state lawmakers recently told the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro it won’t get $4 million for repairs and new exhibits because of a budget Superintendent plans a school at science center - Jan 29, 2009 Greensboro News Record,School and science center officials will travel to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro to learn about the academic programs they have there. Rockingham County weekend: Valentine's at Chinqua Penn - Feb 11, 2009 Greensboro News Record,North Carolina Zoo Property Hike, Asheboro. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Leave 10 am from RCC parking lot, 484 County Home Road, Calendar - Rockingham County - Feb 8, 2009 Greensboro News Record,North Carolina Zoo Property Hike, Asheboro, Feb. 14. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Leave 10 am from RCC parking lot adjacent to gym. Klaussner's Davis Wins Local Honor - Feb 6, 2009 Home Furnishings Business,...the North Carolina Zoo Society, the Randolph County United Way, Crime Stoppers, the Asheboro/Randolph YMCA and many other charities and organizations. Police use unique vehicle to fight crime - Feb 11, 2009 News14.com,With tourist attractions like the North Carolina Zoo, Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Uwharrie Mountains, Randolph County deputies said it won't be hard A North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), photographed at ... - Jan 30, 2009 ScienceBlogsIt's funny as soon as I saw the picture, my first thought was NC aquarium, which I have been to a bunch. Apparently it was right state wrong site. Klaussner CEO wins Citizen of the Year Award - Feb 9, 2009 Furniture Style,Hospice of Randolph County, the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, the North Carolina Zoo Society, the Randolph County United Way, Crime Stoppers, Surfing polar bear thrills crowds at North Carolina zoo - Nov 7, 2008 Telegraph.co.uk,A polar bear surfs on a red float after leaping on to it from the side of a pool. Wilhelm, who weights 1000lbs, was captured on camera by a volunteer at the Les Schobert dies at 61; Los Angeles Zoo's former general curator - Oct 22, 2008 Los Angeles Times,Schobert arranged to move Ham to the North Carolina zoo, where the chimps inhabited close to an acre of land. The loner was integrated into the group and Ken Reininger Is North Carolina's New General Curator - Nov 12, 2008 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,By Rod Hackney Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo has named Curator of Birds Ken Reininger as the park’s new general curator. NC Zoo Launches New, Improved Web Site - Nov 11, 2008 Southern Pines Pilot,The North Carolina Zoo has launched a new and improved Web site at www.nczoo.org that provides users with more up-to-date information, added features and North Carolina Zoo Will Teach You How To Become More Attractive To ... - Oct 30, 2008 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,By Rod Hackney Asheboro, NC - In an effort to promote better understanding of one of nature’s more unusual and misunderstood animals, the North Carolina Zoo New Animals Stampeding Their Way To North Carolina Zoo - Oct 28, 2008 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,By Rod Hackney Asheboro, NC - It will be a busy week for the Animal Division at the North Carolina Zoo as 19 new animals representing 11 different species, North Carolina Zoo's Forest Aviary and Africa Pavilion Closed For ... - Oct 27, 2008 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,By Tom Gillespie Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo will temporarily close its Forest Aviary and Africa Pavilion exhibits for routine winter maintenance Animals make their way to Africa! exhibit - Nov 6, 2008 Peoria Journal Star,She was born in the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, but was transported Tuesday from the children's zoo in Fort Wayne, where she lived for a while waiting Elephants, Chimpanzees And Many Other Animals Receive Special ... - Nov 2, 2008 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,...of today’s top rock bands, but it’s also an apt description of what happened involving some of the animals at the North Carolina Zoo this past Friday. Potter Park Zoo acquires African lion - Nov 7, 2008 Lansing State Journal,Dakota, originally born at the North Carolina Zoo, was named in honor of a young cancer victim. Kyle Vessa, of Oak Ridge, NC, suggested the name of Dakota Zoo areas to undergo maintenance - Oct 27, 2008 WRAL.com,Asheboro, NC — Annual maintenance will close two exhibits at the North Carolina Zoo in coming weeks. The Forest Aviary will be closed Nov. 3-7. Slump shouldn't steer us from sensible course - Oct 25, 2008 Asheville Citizen-Times,To that end, the city and other local governments in Western North Carolina might consider projects like those undertaken by the North Carolina Zoo in Halloween provides plenty of choices - Oct 21, 2008 Lexington Dispatch,For more information, go to www.piedmontenvironmental.com • On Saturday and Sunday, the North Carolina Zoo continues ZooFest with its annual Boo at the Zoo, Gloves come off in NC Senate's district 9 race - Oct 27, 2008 StarNewsOnline.com,...pork-barrel spending in Raleigh, including $2.9 million for a polar bear exhibit at the North Carolina Zoo and $400000 for the Sparta Teapot Museum, Academy is going native - Nov 7, 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer,Donated by Morris Arboretum, the Chestnut Hill Academy seedlings were grown by the North Carolina Zoo and Trees Asheboro, an environmental group, More local news briefs - Nov 8, 2008 Lansing State Journal,Dakota, born at the North Carolina Zoo, was named in honor of a young cancer victim. Kyle Vessa, of Oak Ridge, NC, suggested the name of Dakota in memory of Meet us at the North Carolina Zoo this Saturday -- and now, get ... - Sep 16, 2008 ScienceBlogsGreta and I will be at the North Carolina Zoo this coming Saturday, September 20, to meet with readers and practically all of the North Carolina Labor Day Travelers Visit North Carolina Zoo - Aug 30, 2008 WFMY News 2,...such big crowds to be out coming out here but we thought it would be a great idea," said Arlene Butler, a visitor to the North Carolina Zoo visitor. Operant conditioning at the NC Zoo - Sep 22, 2008 ScienceBlogsOur group toured the North Carolina Zoo, led by Jayne Owen Parker, Ph.D., the Director of Conservation Education of the Zoo Society. Wet vs. dry debate rages - Aug 29, 2008 FayObserver.com,By Sarah A. Reid Every year, more than a million people visit Asheboro, home of the North Carolina Zoo. Inevitably, a few people on business trips call Greensboro provides entertainment, food, shopping and art all ... - Sep 3, 2008 The Pendulum,NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER: The Natural Science Center offers a closer venue for viewing animals than the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. Doctors perform hysterectomy on gorilla - Sep 12, 2008 News & Observer,...for Reproductive Medicine and Duke University Medical Center perform surgery on Donna, a western lowland gorilla who lives at the North Carolina Zoo. [an error occurred while processing this directive] archives | news | XML / RSS feed | featured
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