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2 days ago
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Hiking trails at the North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Tomorrow is National Trails Day, and the North Carolina Zoo hopes you will explore one of their beautiful hikes. Several surround the park; others are hidden gems in the nearby Uwharrie Mountains. Shannon Smith gives us the details in today's Zoo Filez. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
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Behind the scenes of a zebra exam at the North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Hundreds of animals live at the North Carolina Zoo, from tiny turtles to large lions, and the zoo vet staff must make sure they all stay healthy by performing yearly checkups. In today's Zoo Filez, FOX8's Shannon Smith takes us behind the scenes to show us what happens during one of those exams. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
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North Carolina Zoo to host annual plant sale
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo recently added a title to their name —botanical gardens. The zoo grows and cares for thousands of plants around the park, and you have a chance to take some of them home at a special sale this month. FOX8's Shannon Smith shares the details in this week's Zoo Filez. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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You can enjoy great food at the North Carolina Zoo!
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo is the world's largest natural habitat zoo, so of course, you'll get hungry walking around there. The zoo has plenty of options to fill everyone's hungry bellies. In addition to kettle corn, Oreo, and fruit-flavored popcorn, you can fill up on an animal-inspired loaded popcorn called elk munch. In today's Zoo Filez, FOX8's Shannon Smith shows us what's being served, including some new treats this spring. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
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Check out the mouse lemur's habitat at the North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Zookeepers at the North Carolina Zoo work to make the animals' habitats as natural as possible. That includes large places to play, native plant life, and when needed, the correct lighting. That's especially important for nocturnal animals. FOX8's Shannon Smith shows us in this week's Zoo Filez. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
