05/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2026 10:37
The North Carolina Zoo Council will meet in person on Wednesday, May 13, beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place in the second-floor boardroom of the Stedman Education Building, located at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205.
The Zoo Council is a 15-member board appointed by the Governor to oversee the operation and development of the North Carolina Zoo. Council Chairman Walker Moffitt will preside over the business meeting, which will feature relevant updates affecting the Zoo.
Contact Sara Pack, [email protected], with questions about the Council meeting.
About the North Carolina Zoo
At the North Carolina Zoo, we celebrate nature. As the world's largest natural habitat Zoo, we inspire a lifelong curiosity about animals in the hundreds of thousands of people who visit our Zoo each year. Our dedicated team of experts provides exceptional, compassionate care for the more than 1,700 animals and 52,000 plants that call our Park home. We also lead efforts locally and globally to protect wildlife and wild places because we believe nature's diversity is critical for our collective future. The North Carolina Zoo invites all of our guests to witness the majesty of the wild in the heart of North Carolina and welcomes everyone to join in our mission to protect nature's diversity. Visit NCZoo.org to begin your life-changing journey.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesThe N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina - its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. At more than 100 sites across the state, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. For more information, please visit https://www.dncr.nc.gov.