Fall Colors at the Zoo
This female Eclectus Parrot is one of the colorful residents
of the R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary.
News at the Zoo
Glad News – Tafari and Turbo have arrived. They will be off-exhibit, in quarantine for the next 30 days—and after that—keeper staff will need a little time to help them adjust to their new exhibit. Ah, but then the cute duo will be on exhibit in Africa.
(Photo by Nell Allen)
Sad News The
Zoo’s adult male Giraffe, Azog, died during emergency surgery last
month. The crisis began when Azog developed kidney stones and the
stones completely blocked his urethra.
Zoo veterinarians
made heroic attempts to clear the blockage, but could not. Azog died
about 2.5 hours into the emergency operation.
Zoo News on the News at 2
Thanks to The Heart of N.C. Visitors Bureau (The bureau that serves Asheboro and the surrounding area.), Zoo fans can tune into to WFMY-TV or the Internet to get insider news, pictures and commentary on the animals at the N.C. Zoo.
Eric Chilton, a Channel 2 climatologist, hosts On the Wildside
every Thursday night during the 5 o’clock news. During these episodes,
Chilton visits the Zoo and chats with staff learn about various
animals. WFMY 2 also posts these episodes on its Web site so that people
can download them from the Web anytime.
To see Eric Chilton and learn about the N.C. Zoo's
New Gorilla click here.
Poison Dart Frogs click here
New Gorilla
Galapagos Tortoise click here
The
Zoo Society thanks The Heart of N.C. Visitors Bureau and Eric Chilton
for giving our members and other Zoo lovers yet another way to learn
about the animals at the N.C. Zoo.
Fun Stuff Coming Up!
To learn more about or sign up for a Society Program please contact Karen Powell at kpowell@nczoo.com. Unless otherwise noted, Zoo Programs are available to all visitors and are free with the price of admission.
To sign up for any of our programs, please contact the N.C. Zoo Society during regular business hours. You can reach us by calling 336-879-7250.
SEPTEMBER
6 Randolph Telephone's Zoo To Do (Society Program)
Fun and dancing for Zoo Society members and their guests. Now Sold Out! Tickets were $150 each. The evening includes a dinner, live and silent auctions, live music and more.
13 Tracking Wildlife (Society Program)
A hands-on class with 
the Zoo's veterinarian to track wild and wily Box
Turtles. Spend the day with the Zoo's Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Mike
Loomis, to master the basics of using radio telemetry to find and
follow wild aimals. The class will be hands on—fun—and real For Ages 12
and Up. Space is limited, so please sign up early. $20 each for Society
members, and $25 each for non-Society members.
To sign up for any of our programs, please contact the N.C. Zoo Society
during regular business hours. You can reach us by calling 336-879-7250. To learn more, click here.
26-27 Visit the Zoo's kidZone and take a pledge to take a kid or yourself outside every day and get healthier and happier in the process.
OCTOBER
4 Native American Art, Dance, Music and Mystery (Zoo Program) Celebrates Native American traditions in the North American section of the Zoo.
10 – 11 Snore & Roar (Society Program) This
overnight adventure begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes dinner, breakfast
and snacks. The nighttime activities include hiking into the Park to
listen for Red Wolf howls, games and crafts. Members Fee: $150
for two people, $50 for each additional person. (We limit this event 40
people.) Suitable for children 8 - 12 years of age.
To sign up for any of our programs, please contact the N.C. Zoo Society
during regular business hours. You can reach us by calling 336-879-7250.
11 Adult Photo Safari (Society Program)
Spend the day with 
professional photographers Vinny Colucci &
Melissa Southern; learning techniques for captuing amazing photographs
of wildlife. The program begins at 9 a.m. at the Stedman Education
Building and includes lunch. Registration opens: August 30, 2008.
Please note that this program fills quickly. Limited to 20 people. $40
per member and $50 non-member fee.
To sign up for any of our programs, please contact the N.C. Zoo Society
during regular business hours. You can reach us by calling 336-879-7250.
To learn more, click here.
11 African Art, Dance, Music and Mystery (Zoo Program) - Celebrate African traditions in the African section of the Zoo.
18 Interactive Veterinary Tour (Society Program)
By far, the most popular tour we offer behind the scenes! Visitors tour
our facilities, meet our veterinary staff and try to dart an antelope (papiermaché), use an endoscope to diagnose a problem and read
an X-ray. Great for adults and children 8 or older. Meet at 12:45 in
front of the Education Building. The tour will end at 3 p.m. Member
Program Fee: Adults $20 each, children $10 each. Non-Member Fees:
Adults $30 each, children $15.
To sign up for any of our programs, please contact the N.C. Zoo Society
during regular business hours. You can reach us by calling 336-879-7250.
To learn more, click here.
18 HOWL-O-Ween (Zoo Program) Hear howls and tales of the 
Red Wolves.
25, 26 BOO at the ZOO (Zoo Program) A magical weekend featuring games, music, face painting, treats, costume contests and plenty of Halloween fun.
NOVEMBER
1 & 2
Batology (Zoo Program)
Discover the good nature of bats at the Sonora Desert. This coolish
encounter has a goulish sidelight —a chance to see the Vampire Bats
slurp up some blood!
Art for the Park (and Conservation)
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association has teamed up with some (real) animal artists and an on line auction company to raise money for conservation. The venture will come together on Tuesday, September 16, when auctionnetwork.com/aza starts selling a batch of original paintings created by herds, flocks and schools of animals from some of North America’s finests Zoos.
Kendall, an exceptionally talented Chimpanzee with the N.C. Zoo, is one of the artists being featured in this On line auction. Learn more and view Kandall's masterpiece.
Who's Playing in Greensboro?
Author Richard Louv, award-winning author of Last Child in the Woods:
Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder.
Meet him on September 25 at a free public lecture and
book signing that will be held at the Greensboro Montessori School, 2856 Horse Pen Creek
Road at 7 p.m. The event will be held (appropriately) outside and will begin with family-friendly activities at 6:00 p.m.
Louv’s visit is part of the community-wide celebration of national Take a Child Outside Week, September 24-30. Individuals and families can get more information online by clicking here.
For more information about the event go to www.thegms.org or contact Kerry Meyers at 336-668-0119.
The N.C. Zoo and Zoo Society will participate at the Louv
event, presenting a display of the outdoor fun waiting at the Zoo and
providing handouts of outdoor activities that families can try at home.
Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Rehabilitation Center News
Who
Went Wild in June? 
Don't
forget that the Zoo's veterinary staff and volunteers provide free
medical care to injured and orphaned North Carolina animals. This
services is provided at the Zoo's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
The
veterinary staff and wildlife rehabilitators at the Rehab Center
successfully raised, healed and released the following orphaned and
injured animals during July:
7 American Robins
|
2 Acadian Flycatcher |
1 Blue Jay |
| 9 Chimmey Swift |
1 Common Grackle
|
2 Eastern Bluebirds
|
| 3 Eastern Box Turtles |
6 Eastern Cottontails |
1 House Finch |
3 Mallard Ducks
|
1 Red-tailed Hawk
|
1 Yellow-
shafted
flicker
|
We want to thank all the members of the Zoo Society's Community of Caring for their donations to the Center. Gifts from Community of Caring
members help purchase foods, medicines, surgical equipment and other
necessities for the Center. If you would like to join this caring
community—or just make a donation to support the Center— please click here.
Hoppy Holiday
This holiday, consider giving holiday gifts that communicate your 
values as well as your friendship. Consider:
A tree ornament that will help the Zoo build a conservation and research center to protect North Carolina's frogs.
Hand-crafted in North Carolina, this is a limited-edition, exclusive from the Zoo Society.
A Holiday Adoption that's all about Saving Grace
Adopt Grace, a Green Treefrog, and help the Zoo advance its efforts to protect and preserve the calls and lives of frogs.
A gift membership to the Zoo Society.
We're packing a plush Seal with this year's Holiday Gift memberships. Check back in November to see photos and learn how to give a gift that families will enjoy all year.
Planning a Legacy
Protect Your Financial Future
Helping
others is as American as apple pie, and each year millions of U.S.
citizens make donations to support
charities. But are liquid assets the best option
for every charitable giving situation?
More
Little by Little: An Endowment Plan Can Make a Big Impact
In
a year facing economic instability, you may find it difficult to give
as your heart desires. Thankfully you can make a gift that will make a
lasting difference.
More
The Best Is Yet to Come...Will You Be Ready?
With
proper preparation, retirement can be a 30
year or more vacation. But, you need to prepare.
More
Russ's Blog
Russlings
— Visit the Zoo Society Executive Director’s personal blog site for
current photos and discussion on the N.C. Zoo, animals and conservation.
Reminders
Don’t Stand in Line at the Zoo!
New
Zoo policies are in place to streamline the entry process for Zoo
visitors. The policies require Society members to enter through the
Express Entry, Member’s Only Ticket Booths. These booths are on the
far left when you face either Zoo entrance.
To enter, show us
your membership card and a picture identification card. We require
picture identification cards to protect the value of Zoo memberships.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Password For Members section of the Web site is: ribbit.
Come Travel With Us
The
Zoo Society offers a travel program for people who care about nature
and enjoy the company of expert guides who have a history with the N.C.
Zoo Society. Only one trip left for 2008:
Manitoba Adventure
October 15-31
Don't
let the allure of Polar Bears alone draw you northward. Think, too, of
the northern lights, a setting Midnight Sun, sleigh bells and tundra
buggies.
Start Planning Your Wild Adventures for 2009
Journey to Costa Rica
February 18-29, 2009
A
journey through tropical rainforests and down exotic waterways. The
trip explores Tortuguero National Park and Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge.
The Wonders of India, March 5-22, 2009
Travelers will visit ancient temples, explore exotic cultures and search for magnificent wild Tigers.
South Africa
July 3-17, 2009
Botswana’s
Tuli Circle and Kruger National Park, the grand lady of Africa’s wild
lands, mark the high points on this 14- day safari across southern
Africa.
America’s National Parks
July 22 - August 6, $3,967
A
16-day tour, by motor coach, to America’s most acclaimed
Parks—Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon,
Bryce Canyon and Zion.
Whales & Wilderness Adventure to Alaska
August 8-16, 2009
Slip down Alaska’s Inside Passage with Executive Director Russ Williams as he leads his fifth trip north to Alaska
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