Located near the central North Carolina town of Asheboro, the North Carolina Zoo is recognized as one of the world's finest zoos. It is the first American zoo designed from its inception around the "natural habitat" philosophy--presenting animals and plants in exhibits that closely resemble the habitats in which they would be found in the wild. The zoo features two regions, Africa and North America, with more than 1,100 animals representing these two diverse continents.

The N.C. Zoo's syndicated television series, "The Zoo FileZ," has been on the air for 10 years. These two-minute video features focus on the zoo's animal and plant collections, staff members, educational programs, veterinary care, field conservation efforts and other programs. The series currently airs weekly on 10 broadcast stations and two cable system in cities across North Carolina.

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