The North Carolina Zoo has received national attention recently; Newsweek named it the best in the country. Shannon Smith ...

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ASHEBORO, N.C. — North Carolinians and animal lovers, rejoice! Our very own North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has been named America's Best Zoo, according to Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards!

A “playful” baby baboon has a curious nature — and he’s delighting visitors at the North Carolina Zoo. Video shows Edgar the little primate bouncing around as he spent precious moments with his family ...

Located in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, the city of Asheboro has a wild side. It's home to the world’s largest natural habitat zoo — one of the most popular attractions in the state ...

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — People go to the North Carolina Zoo to see interesting animals from all over the world, including some that live here in the United States. A new North American porcupine ...

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Zoo is celebrating 50 years. Located in Asheboro, the zoo houses about 1,700 animals and over 250 species primarily from Africa and North America.

More expansion plans are in the works. The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is celebrating its 50th anniversary while looking to the future, which includes building multiple new continent exhibits ...

But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro celebrates 50 years of family fun, education, and wildlife preservation. NC Weekend ...