Asheboro, N.C. – May 24, 2023 - The North Carolina Zoo North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce a soaring addition to its family. The Zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe Leia gave birth to her calf—already about six feet tall—on Saturday, May 20. The 145-pound calf was born to parents Leia (cow) and Jack (bull). The first-time mom and her offspring are healthy and currently bonding behind the scenes. The Zoo has had 12 previous giraffe births, making this one lucky 13. The Zoo's animal care team will det

Must Visit Animal Encounters in North Carolina: NC Zoo 📍 Asheboro, NC – Just 1.5 hours from Charlotte or Raleigh This is the order in which we explored the North Carolina Zoo to maximum our time: 1. Start on the African Side - See giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and gazelles while the animals are active. - Stop at the giraffe feeding station – $5/person to feed a giraffe up close. This is a natural stopping point for bathrooms & snack. 2. Continue in Africa - Visit baboons, lions, and gorillas (in

In Asheboro, come face to face with incredible animals at the world’s largest natural habitat zoo. | Our State Magazine