The Leopard Lair

Ramsey and Savannah Leopard are now living in a fabulous enclosure on our tour path! 

Thanks to Amy and Claude Bittle for giving their adopted children such an extraordinary gift.

To see the Leopard Lair and find out why Amy is hanging out on one of the leopards' platforms, click here.

Thomas Lion Had An Itchy Ear

Two of our vets recently made a housecall. A detailed exam required Thomas Lion to undergo anesthesia. Keeper Shannon Fletcher enjoyed petting and hugging Thomas while he was sedated.

We also got Thomas's pawprints while he slept, which are now available in our gift shop. Learn more.

Dr. Doug Ray discovered Thomas had 3 types of bacteria in his ear and prescribed antibiotics to clear up the infection. Thomas is happier that his ear isn't itchy! Learn more out our vets.

Photo by Mindy Stinner

Meet One of Our Keepers

Animal keeper Carolyn Hinshaw was recently featured in an article in NC State's student newspaper, the Technician. See article.

Carolyn started work at the Center as a volunteer, then an intern. She has worked as a part-time staff animal keeper while she's been working on her undergraduate degree and is especially fond of lions, and of her adopted son, Sammy Serval.

Carolyn is currrently a senior at NCSU, graduating soon! We are so proud of her!

Photo by Chariot Creative

Welcome, Carson Serval!

Carson Serval came to live at the Conservators' Center after he was caught in a raccoon live traip in Virginia. The man who found Carson did some online research to figure out what he caught.

When he learned it was a serval, he asked the Conservators' Center if we would give Carson a home. Learn more about Carson. 

Want to adopt this cutie? Learn more about becoming a Lifetime Adopter. 

Photo by Kim Pernicka

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Click here to read what they have to say, or to write your own review

Visit Our Animals After Dark

Have you ever heard lions calling to one another as darkness falls, or wolves howling as the moon rises?

Come experience these breathtaking moments on one of our popular Twilight Tours. This is an exciting opportunity to view the Center's nocturnal species (kinkajous and genets) and our big cats and wolves when they are most active.

Learn more

Photo by Abbie Cooke

12 Months of Beauty

Enjoy the residents of the Conservators' Center year-round with our 2012 calendar. The design and photos were donated by Chariot Creative.

The proceeds from the sale of the calendars benefit the animals. You can purchase calendars in the Conservators' Center gift store or order online.

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Photo by Chariot Creative