Orlando, Florida Orlando, Florida, is often dubbed the "Theme Park Capital of the World," and for good reason. Home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, Orlando offers a whirlwind of ...

“The gentle giant of the North Carolina Zoo.” Max lived in the zoo’s Cypress Swamp since 2015 and was a favorite of staff and visitors, Williams said on social media. Max didn’t have a ...

As a single herd, the bison utilized two different pastures in the Trexler Nature Preserve throughout the year. During the winter months, the bison lived in the field just past the elk habitat. In the ...

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

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.

A lottery player has a lot to celebrate after a big win in North Carolina. N.C. Education Lottery A lottery player spent $10 on a ticket — and won an “epic” jackpot prize in North Carolina.

In a poll, USA TODAY readers voted Jacksonville's zoo among the Top 10 in the U.S. The zoo's Land of the Tigers exhibit was voted one of the nation's best zoo exhibits in 10BEST's 2023 poll.