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N.C. Zoo is an agency of the State of North Carolina within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Zoo is the first Zoo in the U.S. to be certified under ISO 14001 standard.
N.C. Zoo is a member institution of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and it's staff are members in the American Association of Zoo Keepers. The local chapter of AAZK was established in 1987
Fundraising for N.C. Zoo is accomplished through The North Carolina Zoological Society
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N.C. Zoo is a member institution of AZA and an agency of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, William G. Ross Jr. Secretary; Michael F. Easley, Governor. A part of the North Carolina Government portal.
The Zoo is closed Christmas day and during severe weather. Call our information line at: 1-800-488-0444.