Animal Care

Zookeeper Appreciation Week: Managing & Training Elephants
The profession of zookeeping is a huge undertaking in itself, then adding seven elephants to the mix can really add even more weight! Literally!

Polar Bear Payton’s First Year at the North Carolina Zoo
February 27, 2022, is International Polar Bear Day

Welcoming Our New Grizzly, Ronan from Arizona
Ronan is settling in well and bonding with his keepers!

Zoo Research: Growing with Gorillas
Never a dull moment when observing gorilla behavior!

Hawksome Research
Check out some research on our animal ambassador, Braveheart the red-tailed hawk!

Photo Ark Photo Shoot with Joel Sartore
The North Carolina Zoo is proud to be a part of the National Geographic Photo Ark!