Join us for a very special collaboration between the North Carolina Zoo …
Join us for a very special collaboration between the North Carolina Zoo and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher to learn about two species that have a bad reputation but need our help: American Red Wolves and Sand Tiger Sharks.
We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: K.L.1 Red Wolf vs. Gray Wolf (8 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=193 K.L.1 Red Wolves vs. Coyotes (2.5 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=673 K.L.1 Sand Tiger Sharks vs. Other Shark Species (2.5 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=1879 4.L.1 Sand Tiger Shark Teeth (3 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=2041 5.L.2 Balance of Predator and Prey (3 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=1176 7.L.1 Sand Tiger Shark Teeth (3 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=2042
Conservation: 1. Red Wolf Breeding (4 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=1350 2. Sand Tiger Shark Conservation (4.5 min): https://youtu.be/khr6q21sd3c?t=2530
Afraid you of the dark? After this program, you may have a …
Afraid you of the dark? After this program, you may have a greater appreciation for things that go bump in the night! Using biofacts and a live animal or two, we will explore the world of some nocturnal animals.
We have created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video: K.L.1 Nocturnal vs. Diurnal (3 min) = https://youtu.be/nooyUqTDNWE?t=102
Halloween is creeping closer, so let’s meet some of our many-legged critters …
Halloween is creeping closer, so let’s meet some of our many-legged critters that makes some people’s skin crawl!
We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: K.L.1 Arachnids vs. Insects (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/kFdKx8Pxx1g?t=1897 4.L.1 Tarantula Hairs (1 min 40 sec): https://youtu.be/kFdKx8Pxx1g?t=2059 5.L.2 Millipedes as Detritivores (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/kFdKx8Pxx1g?t=968 5.L.2 Giant Cave Cockroach and Bats (1 min): https://youtu.be/kFdKx8Pxx1g?t=2954
Slither in and meet what some people consider their worst nightmare! But …
Slither in and meet what some people consider their worst nightmare! But you decide if they truly are the stuff of nightmares or a very misunderstood beneficial animal!
We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: K.L.1 Poisonous vs. Venomous (4.5 min): https://youtu.be/Ew08vyciGOM?t=227 2.P.1 Snake Hearing (2 min): https://youtu.be/Ew08vyciGOM?t=1998 3.L.1 Snake Skeleton (3 min): https://youtu.be/Ew08vyciGOM?t=512 3.L.1 Snake Jaw (3 min 10 sec): https://youtu.be/Ew08vyciGOM?t=706 7.L.1 How constrictors kill their prey (2 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/Ew08vyciGOM?t=1694
Animal Encounters: 1. Slinky the Eastern Rat Snake (11.5 min): https://youtu.be/Ew08vyciGOM?t=958 2. Freckles the Macklot's Python (10 min): https://youtu.be/Ew08vyciGOM?t=2154
In one end… out the other! Getting ready for the holiday feast? …
In one end… out the other! Getting ready for the holiday feast? How good is your metabolism this holiday season? Join us to find out how food affects different animals and why some grow faster than others.
We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: K.L.1 Types of eaters and digestive systems (30 sec): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=223 K.L.1 Elephant vs. Giraffe Digestion: https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=254 5.L.1 & 7.L.1 Ruminants (1 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=518 5.L.1 & 7.L.1 How Tarantulas eat (1 min): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=829 5.L.1 & 7.L.1 How birds eat (2 min): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=1205 5.L.1 & 7.L.1 How reptiles eat/digest (2 min): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=1328 5.L.1 & 7.L.1 Owl Pellets (2 min): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=1433 5.L.1 & 7.L.1 Snake Digestion (5.5 min): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=2722
Animal Encounters: 1. Gwen the Chilean Rose Haired Tarantula (5 min): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=829 2. Terra the Barred Owl (10 min 40 sec): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=1748 3. Gryphon the Northern Pine Snake (11 min): https://youtu.be/3QQKdKG9VrA?t=2679
Change is everywhere but some animals take it to the extreme! Join …
Change is everywhere but some animals take it to the extreme! Join us to learn how tadpoles become frogs and why metamorphosis is such a fascinating type of life cycle.
We created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the full video: 2.L.1 Amphibian Eggs (2 min) = https://youtu.be/DjA327dAduU?t=505 Tadpole to Frog (7 min) = https://youtu.be/DjA327dAduU?t=814
We usually consider them to be the creepy crawlies of the world, …
We usually consider them to be the creepy crawlies of the world, but these important animals are only literally "spine-less." Learn how invertebrates rule the world by keeping us and the world around us healthy.
We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video: 3.L.1 Invertebrate Exoskeleton (1 min) = https://youtu.be/z6kIGdVJdp8?t=398 4.L.1 Spiracles (1 min) = https://youtu.be/z6kIGdVJdp8?t=978
Some owls love to eat skunks! Okay, so maybe their sense of …
Some owls love to eat skunks! Okay, so maybe their sense of smell is not great, but luckily they have other excellent senses that help them survive. Explore many more sense-sational adaptations and how the Zoo uses this information to aid in our animal’s welfare.
We have also created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video: K.L.1 Dolphin Skull (3 min) = https://youtu.be/BXD2cN3g78Y?t=1654
5.L.1 How sight works (2 min) = https://youtu.be/BXD2cN3g78Y?t=190 How hearing works (1 min) = https://youtu.be/BXD2cN3g78Y?t=319
Let’s go batty and learn all about these amazing creatures and discover …
Let’s go batty and learn all about these amazing creatures and discover the benefits of bats!
We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: K.L.1 What type of animal are bats/closest living relative (3 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=164 K.L.1 What bats eat (6 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=450 1.L.1 How we can help bats (4 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=2754 2.P.1 Echolocation (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=1154 3.L.1 Bat Skeleton (3 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=450 5.L.2 How bats help us (9.5 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=1255
Join us for our last Zoo Classroom and learn what Nikki’s top …
Join us for our last Zoo Classroom and learn what Nikki’s top 10 favorite animal facts are! Make sure to bring your #1 favorite animal fact to share with us!
We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: 4.L.1 Polar Bear Sense of Smell (2 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=178 5.L.1 Seal Whiskers (3 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=742 5.L.1 Snake Jaws (9 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=1315 5.L.1 Giraffe Digestion (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=2099 5.L.1 Bird Bones (2 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=2193 5.L.1 Owl Silent Flight (3 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=2641 5.L.2 Vampire Bat Saliva (2 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=1201 7.L.1 Tarantula hairs, spinnerets, eyes, venom, etc. (6.5 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=364 7.L.1 Elephant teeth/tusks (5 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=911 7.L.1 Snake Jaws (9 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=1315 7.L.1 Giraffe Digestion (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=2099 7.L.1 Bird Bones (2 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=2641 7.L.1 Owl Silent Flight (3 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=2641
Animal Encounters: 1. Tarantula (6.5 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=331 2. King Tut the Eastern King Snake (9 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=1315 3. Terra the Barred Owl (9 min): https://youtu.be/Zst1T6mrZ3E?t=2885
Slither on in and learn some “cool” facts about these cold-blooded creatures! …
Slither on in and learn some “cool” facts about these cold-blooded creatures! Learn how each group of reptile is unique and their own way and why and how to better appreciate these misss-understood animals.
We have created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video: K.L.1 Crocodiles and Alligators (2 min) = https://youtu.be/t991qYe8Yd0?t=2578
2.L.1 Reptile Life Cycle (1 min) = https://youtu.be/t991qYe8Yd0?t=379
Come join us on an adventure exploring our important waterways from the …
Come join us on an adventure exploring our important waterways from the mountains to the sea. As we travel down these waterways, we will be using biofacts and live animals to connect our native wildlife to these vital ecosystems.
We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video: 4.L.1 Salamander and Bad Water (1 min)= https://youtu.be/y3p6gTjCbCM?t=975
5.P.2 Water Basins (2 min) = https://youtu.be/y3p6gTjCbCM?t=152
Some of the coolest animals and habitats are found in swamps. Tune …
Some of the coolest animals and habitats are found in swamps. Tune in as we explore swamps and the critters that call it home!
We have created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video: K.L.1 Watersnake vs. Cottonmouth (1 min) = https://youtu.be/0x7zXHnm9OM?t=1623 5.L.2 Detritivores (1 min) = https://youtu.be/0x7zXHnm9OM?t=533
Let’s celebrate the month of thanks by being thankful for some amazing …
Let’s celebrate the month of thanks by being thankful for some amazing animals that make our world a better place!
Here are some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: 5.L.2 - Importance of Apex Predators (2 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=280 - Importance of Ants and Millipedes (8 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=444 - Importance of Coral (2.5 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=998 - Amphibians as Bioindicators (5 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=1191 - Importance of Bats (4 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=1708 - Importance of Birds (13 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=1973 - Importance of Bees (7 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=2799
Animal Encounters: African Giant Millipede (4 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=660 Forest the Spotted Salamander (5 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=1271 Terra the Barred Owl (10 min): https://youtu.be/3cpzLPTibfI?t=2186
The North Carolina Zoo has been involved in animal conservation for many …
The North Carolina Zoo has been involved in animal conservation for many years. Join us and learn some of the many ways the Zoo is helping animals locally and internationally!
We have added some helpful clips if you aren't able to watch the full video: 1.L.1 Only toad native to Puerto Rico & helping them (1 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=188 1.L.1 Rare species of boa and helping them (2 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=344 1.L.1 Impact of invasive species (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=465 2.L.2 Puerto Rican Crested Toads released as tadpoles (1 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=187 5.L.2 Millipedes clean up forest (4 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=2035 5.L.2 Apex Predator (5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=2389 6.L.2 How poison goes through the food chain (2 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=881
Did you see that? Probably not if it had good camouflage! Come …
Did you see that? Probably not if it had good camouflage! Come test your eyesight to see if you can find these hidden creatures who have mastered the art of camouflage!
We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video: 1.L.1 Predators use camouflage (30 sec): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=118 1.L.1 Color Matching (6 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=158 1.L.1 Animals that change color at different seasons (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=554 1.L.1 Disruptive Coloration (12 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=685 1.L.1 Warning Colors (5 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1410 1.L.1 Mimicry Camouflage (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1714 1.L.1 Self Decoration (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1947
Animal Encounters: 1. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=195 2. King Tut the Eastern King Snake (4 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=867 3. Forest Stump the Spotted Salamander (3 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1532
Food chains help us identify who eats what...or whom. Participants will discover …
Food chains help us identify who eats what...or whom. Participants will discover how much information can be found in an animal's skull, how teeth determine what you eat, and how some animals avoid being on the menu of others.
We have created some helpful clips if you aren't able to watch the full video: 4.L.1 Prey animal adaptations (5 min): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=536 4.L.1 Predator animal adaptations (7 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=1179 4.L.1 Vulture adaptations (2 min): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=2345 4.L.1 Omnivore Adaptations (3 min 45 sec): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=2426 6.L.2 Energy comes from the sun & transferred to plants/animals (3 min): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=221
Animal Encounters: 1. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (4 min): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=899 2. Braveheart the Red-tailed Hawk (7 min): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=1671 3. Franklin the Eastern Box Turtle (6 min): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=2644
Conservation Story: 1. The story of the Red Wolf (4 min): https://youtu.be/lErrohKHlCs?t=3155
Did you know the fastest animal in the world is a bird? …
Did you know the fastest animal in the world is a bird? Fly in and discover more about these amazing avians! Beautiful biofacts and a live animal will help give you a better appreciation of these winged creatures.
We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video: K.L.1 What makes a bird (5 min) = https://youtu.be/SjpVMBUnNE8?t=139 Bird Feet (3 min) = https://youtu.be/SjpVMBUnNE8?t=768
2.L.1 Bird Life Cycle (5 min) = https://youtu.be/SjpVMBUnNE8?t=1519
Join the Zoo EDventure crew on a stroll through the Zoo's Desert …
Join the Zoo EDventure crew on a stroll through the Zoo's Desert habitat! Discover the amazing ways animals adapt to this harsh environment and how plants get a drink in the dry desert.
We have created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the entire video: 2.L.2 Roadrunner Mating Display (1 min): https://youtu.be/2e6i_au8XYA?t=217 3.L.2 Cactus Roots (45 sec): https://youtu.be/2e6i_au8XYA?t=883 4.L.1 Burrowing Owl (1 min):https://youtu.be/2e6i_au8XYA?t=110 4.L.1 Pancake Tortoise (2 min): https://youtu.be/2e6i_au8XYA?t=391 5.L.2 Fairy Boot -from cactus- (1 min): https://youtu.be/2e6i_au8XYA?t=1000
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