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We were fortunate to be guests of the North Carolina Zoological Society at their recent fundraising event, Zoo to Do, the zoo’s largest annual fundraiser. This was the first time (and certainly not the last) that we were in attendance. From what we were told before hand, this is an event not to be missed and now that we have been, we would concur. Running a zoo is an expensive endeavor - running a world class zoo, even more so. If you have not been to this event, we strongly encourage you to do so next year. Thanks again to the North Carolina Zoological Society, Dr. David Jones and everyone else at the zoo for giving us such a wonderful event and a World Class Zoo!!
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Dr. David JonesDirector
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Dave JohnsonPublisher
Dear Readers,
We love the Zoo. It was one of the reasons we moved to Asheboro. Our family
vacations revolve around visiting zoos and aquariums. Having a zoo in our “backyard” and being able to go anytime we want (we have a family membership) is awesome. Unfortunately, as it is with most things, some take the zoo for granted. For this reason, if you haven’t visited recently, I would strongly encourage you to do so.
Recently, the North Carolina Zoo was named one of the best in the World by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). According to Wikipedia, the AZA is active in institution accreditation, animal care initiatives, education and conservation programs, collaborative research and political lobbying in order to achieve this goal. In fact, it was the AZA that originally granted accreditation to the North Carolina Zoo in 1984. According to Jim Maddy, the CEO and President of AZA, “It takes hard work and dedication to meet AZA Accreditation Standards.”
If it is that difficult to become accredited, just imagine what it takes to earn the classification of “One of the best Zoos in the World. I want to extend kudos to Dr. David Jones and everyone else at the zoo for providing us with “One of the best Zoos in the World”. Asheboro Magazine, AsheboroEvents.com and AsheboroCalendar.com is
proud to call the zoo clients and friends. We believe Asheboro is on the brink of explosive growth. In fact, I have dubbed Asheboro the Opportunity Mecca. Having a zoo of this caliber in our own backyard is testament to the quality of what Asheboro has to offer. I don’t think there is a better place to be as an entrepreneur.
We were fortunate to be guests of the North Carolina Zoological Society at their recent fundraising event, Zoo to Do, the zoo’s largest annual fundraiser. This was the first time (and certainly not the last) that we were in attendance. From what we were told before hand, this is an event not to be missed and now that we have been, we would concur. Running a zoo is
an expensive endeavor - running a world class zoo, even more so. If you have not been to this event, we strongly encourage you to do so next year.
Even though rain loomed on the horizon, and paid the event a short visit during dinner, the attendee’s spirits were dampened. I was impressed by the amount of people that came because I really thought the forecast would discourage more people. The food, catered by Sodexo and Chef Bruce M. Enteen, was outstanding and plentiful. There were some absolutely gorgeous items being auctioned as part of the fund-raising event.
My favorite part of the evening was all the fantastic people we met and talked with. Also, it provided me with a tremendous opportunity to take plenty of pictures. I like taking candid photos better than posed, but this event offered an opportunity, as you will see, for both. The Zoo to Do fundraiser was a blast and I hope this edition of Asheboro Events Magazine motivates you to be there next year.
Thanks again to the North Carolina Zoological Society, Dr. David Jones and everyone else at the zoo for giving us such a wonderful event and a World Class Zoo!!
Dave Dave Johnson, Publisher
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“I love acting, but it’s much more fun taking the kids to the zoo.”
- Nicole Kidman
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