A gentle giant of the North Carolina Zoo has died. On Friday, the zoo announced the passing of its alligator snapping turtle named Maximus. Maximus was born around 1900, according to the zoo.

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — An alligator snapping turtle that was more than 100 years old died recently, according to a Facebook post by the North Carolina Zoo. The post does not specify the turtle ...

Best released its yearly list of the country's best zoos. Brevard Zoo usually makes the list. Did it this year?

Brevard Zoo was ranked ... Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens also made the USA Today 10Best list coming in at No. 4. Located about 170 miles north of Melbourne, the Jacksonville Zoo is located along ...

The North Carolina Zoo offers a military discount at the gate for Admissions with ID. The discount is $2 off the price of admission for up to six guests. This discount is only available for ...

A 6-month-old giraffe calf died on Wednesday after being "unexpectedly startled" at the North Carolina Zoo Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023.

In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Zoo is offering free admission to military personnel, veterans, and their spouses. This includes free admission for up to three additional accompanying ...

The Cincinnati Zoo ranked among the best zoos, botanical gardens, zoo exhibits and zoo memberships in America.