ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Floats for the otters, or pool toys for the polar bear. You can give enrichments items to the North Carolina Zoo animals just by adopting them.

An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus has died, the North Carolina Zoo said. He was at least 100 years old, according to the zoo.

According to the Zootastic Park listing, it's the largest privately owned and operated zoo in North Carolina. The park is known for its exotic animal interactions and kids camps, and it also ...

Hannah, an American river otter, died at 14-years-old. She lived at the NC Zoo for 7 years. She was known for her "playful ...

The North Carolina Zoo is located in Asheboro and cares for more than 1,700 animals and 52,000 plants.