The North Carolina Zoological Park is nationally recognized as one of the nations finest zoos. Among the most popular exhibits are those that display polar bears, sea lions, river otters, alligators, elephants, gorillas, baboons, rhinoceros, giraffes, and zebras. The 37-acre African Plains exhibit alone is as large a many entire zoos. The 11-acre Prairie exhibit in the North American region showcases the zoos collection of bison and elk. The Sonora Desert, an indoor recreation of the famous desert of the American Southwest, is alive with roadrunners, rattlesnakes, gila monsters, tarantulas and many more fascinating denizens of that hot, dry climate. The Zoo is the nations largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo. Its African and North American exhibit regions span more than 500 acres with more than five miles of walkways.
Location:
Hwy 64, Asheboro North Carolina
Telephone
336-879-7000 Toll Free: 800-488-0444
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Durham) Academy Animal Hospital of Durham
(Burlington) Alamance Veterinary Hospital
(Sanford) All Animals Veterinary Hospital
(Clemmons) Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital
(Archdale) Archdale Animal Clinic
(Greensboro) Brassfield Animal Hospital
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04/03 Coming to The Asheboro area
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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