ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo will soon say goodbye to their flock of flamingos. The birds’ habitat sits beside the abandoned aviary that will be torn down in the coming months.

Flock of beloved birds, flamingos — some at North Carolina Zoo since 1982 — going to Greenville, South Carolina as aviary being demolished.

The NC Zoo said they will be joining a flock of 19 Chilean flamingos in their new South Carolina home. "Flamingos are social birds that live in large flocks in the wild.

The zoo in Asheboro will host "Farewell Flamingos" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the flamingo habitat and encourages guests to wear pink. Pink snacks will be available. Report a correction ...

A flock of beloved flamingos is leaving the North Carolina Zoo — but there’s still a chance to say your goodbyes. Visitors are encouraged to wear pink during the zoo’s farewell event ...

The 15 flamingos coming from North Carolina will join 19 others at the Greenville Zoo where they will enjoy a large, spring-fed natural lagoon for bathing, feeding and just hanging out.

Flock of beloved birds, flamingos — some at North Carolina Zoo since 1982 — going to Greenville, South Carolina as aviary being demolished.

Flock of beloved birds, flamingos — some at North Carolina Zoo since 1982 — going to Greenville, South Carolina as aviary being demolished.