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North Carolina Aquariums is a system of three public aquariums located in Kure Beach, Roanoke Island and Pine Knoll Shores.All are operated by the Aquariums Division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources since 1976 and were accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. [2]
The North Carolina Zoo, formerly the North Carolina Zoological Park, is a zoo in Asheboro, North Carolina, housing 1,700 animals of more than 250 species, primarily representing Africa and North America. It is one of two state-supported zoos in the United States, with the other being the Minnesota Zoo. [4]
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The animals living in North Carolina's three major aquariums will be facing Hurricane Florence alone after their handlers were forced to leave.
The North Carolina Zoo is enjoying a baby boom in 2024 — the park’s 50th anniversary year — with more than a dozen births, including a female Hamadryas baboon named Winnie.
The Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel [15] is North Carolina's largest carousel featuring animals that showcase the science center (such as Red Pandas, Octopus, Dinosaurs, etc.) along with state mascots (NC State Wolf, UNC TarHeel). The ride is an additional charge, but is built for all ages and abilities.