At the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, visitors come face to face with incredible animals big and small. And speaking of small — just last week, the zoo welcomed a new baby chimp and a giraffe calf! Watch our video to discover even more about the amazing creatures that call the world’s largest natural habitat zoo home. | Our State Magazine

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