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Old NC Zoo Elephant Needs Help Getting Up. 70-Ton Crane Brought In For Assistance

2011-05-19 - Asheboro, United States.

The oldest elephant at the North Carolina Zoo could not get to his feet after his Thursday morning training exercises, zoo officials said. Thirty-seven-year-old C’sar weighs 13,000 pounds, requiring the assistance of more than just a few zoo keepers to stand up.


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NC State Veterinarians Help a Young Elephant at NC Zoo

2009-01-26 - Asheboro, North Carolina, United States.

The North Carolina Zoo has on its staff some of the best and most experienced exotic animal veterinarians in the country. But sometimes even the best zoo doctors need assistance from other experts. That was the case recently when specialists from the North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine were called upon to help repair a broken tusk for a young female
Elephant Zoo chief veterinarian, Dr. Mike Loomis, tells us more about the case.
The elephant that broke t...


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North Carolina Zoo: ELEPHANT/RHINO ZOOKEEPER I

2008-04-15 - Asheboro, United States. AZA

Successful candidate will be assigned to the Watani Grasslands section, working with African Elephants and/or White Rhinoceros, a variety of African Antelope, and some African Birds, including Ostrich. The primary focus of this position will be African Elephants. Must have a basic knowledge of elephant natural history and husbandry to include feeding, nutrition, record-keeping, restraint, and safety. Knowledge of operant conditioning and/or environmental enrichment skills, basic computer knowled...


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This weekend officials are celebrating the grand opening of the brand new Watani Grasslands Reserve.

North Carolina Zoo unveils brand new Africa plains

2008-04-04 - Asheboro, United States.

It took the North Carolina Zoo 10 years to complete. But this weekend officials are celebrating the grand opening of the brand new Watani Grasslands Reserve. Its an $8.5 million expansion and improvement project for the zoos African Elephant and Southern White Rhinoceros. Friday was more than a ribbon cutting event, and more educational than a few good speeches. It was a new gateway to a bigger-than-life experience. Its the biggest exhibit weve built probably in 15 years, said one zoo official.


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North Carolina Zoo: ZOOKEEPER I - ELEPHANT & RHINO

2008-03-10 - Asheboro, United States.

Successful candidate will be assigned to the Watani Grasslands section, working with African Elephants and/or White Rhinoceros, a variety of African Antelope, and some African Birds, including Ostrich. Specific animal assignment will depend on the section needs and the skills and experiences of the candidate. Regardless of primary assignment, candidate will be expected to assist working with the care of other species within the work unit.


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North Carolina Zoo: ZOOKEEPER II - ELEPHANT & RHINO

2007-11-30 - Asheboro, United States.

Successful candidate will be assigned to the Watani Grasslands section, working with African elephants and/or white rhinoceros, a variety of African antelope, and some African birds, including ostrich. Specific animal assignment will depend on the section needs and the skills and experiences of the candidate. Regardless of primary assignment, candidate will be expected to assist working with the care of other species within the work unit. Responsibilities include daily assessment and care of exh...


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Two of the three elephants that arrived this weekend, an adult mother and her 5-year-old daughter, explore their holding facility.

Zoo adds 3 elephants

2007-10-29 - Asheboro, United States.

Three African elephants arrived at the North Carolina Zoo this past weekend, bringing the zoo's elephant collection to seven, the largest in its history. Artie, a 24-year-old male, arrived Friday. Tonga, a 29-year-old female, and her 5-year-old female calf, Batir, were delivered Sunday, according to a news release. All three traveled to Asheboro via truck from Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary near Greenbrier, Ark.


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Zoo keeper Jackie Buck gives a cool drink of water to Samantha. The North Carolina Zoo

Elephant Finds New Home at N.C. Zoo

2007-09-30 - Asheboro, United States.

In June, the N.C. Zoo, in Asheboro, struck a deal with the Valley Zoo in Edmonton, Alberta, to send Samatha south on a breeding loan. She arrived at the N.C. Zoo shortly after sunrise Sunday after a four-day truck ride. One of her Edmonton zoo keepers, Jackie Buck, accompanied her and will stay for five days to help Samantha acclimate.


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African elephants play in water at the North Carolina Zoo.

Increasing the elephant population

2007-08-07 - ASHEBORO, United States. Amy Guyer

Captive elephants are smart. But they aren't reproducing, and captive elephants are becoming extinct."We've been scratching our heads trying to (figure this out)," said Tom Gillespie, the North Carolina Zoo's public relations specialist. What the elephants needed was family. Six years and $8.5 million later, the plan is finally being realized. The expansion will be ready come spring 2008, and the zoo is in talks to bring in new elephants. If the zoo reaches its carrying capacity of 10 elephants,...


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Zoo leads blitz on breeding elephants

2007-07-13 - Asheboro, United States.

Years of poaching, a shrinking habitat, and trouble breeding in captivity have landed elephants on the endangered species list according to Rod Hackney at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. The 3-year, $8.5 million project includes a new state-of-the-art barn, twice the size of the last and more importantly space to do what comes naturally. The new elephant expansion should be complete by April 2008.


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North Carolina Zoo to add more space for elephants

2007-07-13 - Asheboro, United States. Adrianne Flores

The North Carolina Zoo wants to change the future by preserving the present. The number of elephants worldwide has dropped by 50 percent in the last century, and now the animal is on the endangered species list. Officials at the zoo hope a new $8.5 million expansion will save the species.


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North Carolina Zoo will soon have premier elephant exhibit

2005-05-31 - ASHEBORO, United States.

The North Carolina Zoo will soon have one of the nation's premiere elephant exhibits. In August, construction will start to double the size of the exhibit. The elephant population will also quadruple from three to 12. Many elephant exhibits are closing nationwide because there is not enough space for them to live properly.


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11 Headlines about Elephants from ASHEBORO2011-05-19 - Asheboro, United States - Old NC Zoo Elephant Needs Help Getting Up. 70-Ton Crane Brought In For Assistance 2008-04-15 - Asheboro, United States - North Carolina Zoo: ELEPHANT/RHINO ZOOKEEPER I 2008-04-04 - Asheboro, United States - North Carolina Zoo unveils brand new Africa plains 2008-03-10 - Asheboro, United States - North Carolina Zoo: ZOOKEEPER I - ELEPHANT & RHINO 2007-11-30 - Asheboro, United States - North Carolina Zoo: ZOOKEEPER II - ELEPHANT & RHINO 2007-10-29 - Asheboro, United States - Zoo adds 3 elephants 2007-09-30 - Asheboro, United States - Elephant Finds New Home at N.C. Zoo 2007-08-07 - ASHEBORO, United States - Increasing the elephant population 2007-07-13 - Asheboro, United States - Zoo leads blitz on breeding elephants 2007-07-13 - Asheboro, United States - North Carolina Zoo to add more space for elephants 2005-05-31 - ASHEBORO, United States - North Carolina Zoo will soon have premier elephant exhibit

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