Samples of @the Zoo

Each @the Zoo contains a blank section that the News and Observer fills in with its own Zoo News activity.

Click on the picture or the date of any of the following @the Zoo articles to download a pdf of your selection.

The Zoo in the Sky: Publication Date 1-15-08

Animal constellations in the winter sky

Drip, Drop, Drought, Publication Date: 12-19-07:

A look at the state's water shortages.

The Bear Facts, Publication Date:11-21-07

An overview of the Zoo's three bears.

Got Summer Plans? Publication Date: 6-4-07

Ways to play outside during the summer.

What's in a Name, Publication Date 5-28-07

Meet North Carolina's most robust salamander.

Why do Birds Migrate? Publication date: 4-23-07




Eggshellent! Publication Date: 4-9-07

The shapes and sizes of eggs

Extreme Makeovers Publication Date 2 -12-07

The lengths to which animals will go to attract mates.

Zoo Snooze Publication Date: 2-5-07

Hibernation facts

Zoo Acorn Hunt Publication Date 11-27-06

Matching acorns to their oaks

Last modified 01/18/2008 11:23am.