ELON UNIVERSITY 100 Campus Drive, Elon, 336-278-2000, elon.edu Experiential learning, outstanding teaching & mentoring, and an excellent four-year graduation rate make Elon a top-100 National University. Elon has built a reputation as a university like no other. Our remarkable growth is tied to two central beliefs: students learn most deeply through engaged, hands-on experiences; and students’ lives are transformed through personal
relationships with faculty and staff whose first priorities are teaching and mentoring. Now, in a time of fundamental change, Elon University has emerged as the leader in defining what matters most in a college education. Athletics Elon is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association,which includes other top universities. The university hosts 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports and offers 18 intramural and 21 club sports. Phoenix squads consistently appear in national rankings,win league titles and individual championships, as well as earn berths in NCAA tournaments. Elon student-athletes soar to success on the field and in the classroom and give you plenty of reasons to cheer. Join us at a future home game. Let’s go, Phoenix!
u ANIMAL PARK AT THE CONSERVATORS CENTER 676 East Hughes Mill Road, Burlington, 888-650-1139, animalparknc.org Ever heard a lion roar from five feet away? Or looked a wolf in the eye? You can at the Animal Park, where you can get “wildly up close” to exotic animals, large and small. You’ll learn each animal’s individual personality and story. You’ll leave with an understanding of each species’ role in its ecosystem. A highly-trained guide will be with you every step of the way. This tour isn’t a lecture; it’s a conversation! Tours must be scheduled in advance. View our calendar online for our upcoming events and tours!
DENTZEL MENAGERIE CAROUSEL Main Street, Burlington, Amusement Park, 336-222-5033, burlingtonnc.gov Take a spin on Burlington’s restored 1910 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, one of only 14 remaining intact in the world. The Dentzel carvers were famous for their realism and attention to detail. The horses have real horsehair tails and shiny, round glass eyes. No two animals are alike. Burlington’s carousel has 46 hand-carved animals, three to a row. The carousel is the centerpiece of Burlington City Park. Under construction. Opening in 2022.
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