In 1972, legendary photographer and Grandfather Mountain proprietor Hugh Morton took this 10-week-old bear cub on a trip across North Carolina.
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The 1970s: Room to Roam at the North Carolina Zoo
In Asheboro, the rolling piedmont starts to look like a slice of Africa as a new state-supported zoo aims to teach the value of conservation — and give its animals space to be themselves.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the North Carolina Zoo?
In the heart of our state, more than 1,800 animals clad in feathers, fur, scales, and quills call the North Carolina Zoo home.
Our State Quiz: Art for All
On city walls and in picturesque parks, public art brings a splash of color to our everyday lives.
Come Face to Face with Wildlife in Asheboro, the Zoo City of North Carolina
The Piedmont’s largest, furriest — and most popular — residents help define the identity of a city that’s made a home for them for more than 40 years.
