Freshmen students in the gifted program at CHS went on a field trip to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro on April 9.
Many animals from around the world were featured in different exhibits.
An elephant roams around its habitat on the African animals’ half of the zoo. (Madeline Evans)A zebra from the African half of the zoo steps aside from the others to eat. (Madeline Evans)
A black bear on the North American half of the zoo is on the way to take a drink of water. (Madeline Evans)The North Carolina zoo also features plant life, such as the cactus. (Madeline Evans)
Shortnose sturgeons inhabit the aquatic building at the zoo. (Madeline Evans)
A cougar is enjoying the nice shady spot included in its habitat. (Madeline Evans)A timber rattlesnake curls up in its exhibit in the desert region of the zoo. (Madeline Evans)A chimpanzee from the African half of the zoo is enjoying some alone time. (Madeline Evans)A harbor seal shows off for the visitors. (Madeline Evans)
Giraffes are spotted in their habitat they share with zebras and ostriches in the African area of the zoo. (Madeline Evans)
An American alligator camouflages itself in the water of the streamside habitat. (Madeline Evans)
The polar bear is featured on the North American side of the zoo in the rocky coast area. (Madeline Evans)A sand cat in the desert exhibit chooses the log in its habitat to curl up in. (Madeline Evans)An eastern box turtle peeks out at the visitors in the terrestrial building. (Madeline Evans)
Madeline Evans is a freshman. She enjoys dancing, listening to music, and spending quality time with her friends and boyfriend. She will graduate in 2027.
