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Feeding Times

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Sea Lion Feeding Times

Sea Lions at Rocky Coast

Feeding times are posted daily at the exhibit.  Zookeepers normally post one to two feeding times daily.  Times vary according to other activities scheduled for the day.  Please look for the sign in front of the exhibit.

Seabirds at the Rocky Coast Seabird Exhibit

On Saturday and Sunday, the seabirds have three scheduled feeding times. The first feeding time is at 9:00 am and the second is at 11:30 am. Feeding Seabirds at the NC ZooDuring winter operating hours, the third seabird feeding is at 2:00 pm. During summer operating hours, the third bird feeding is at 2:30 pm. The best viewing time is typically up to 1 hour after feedings. Weekday feeding times are not scheduled because they vary due to exhibit maintenance work (SCUBA diving and rock climbing).

Alligators at the Cypress Swamp Exhibit

Feeding the alligators at the NC ZooDid you know alligators do not eat during the winter?   Between May 1st and September 30th, our alligators are fed at 10:00 am on Sundays and Wednesdays only.  The feeding procedure lasts for about 15 minutes. 

BatVampire Bats at Sonora Desert Exhibit

On Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 3:30 pm, visit the Sonora Desert Exhibit for the vampire bat feeding and keeper talk.

Africa

Birds at the R. J. Reynolds Forest Aviary Exhibit

The birds have two feeding times daily. The first feeding time is between 9:30 am and 10:00 am.Aviary Feeding TimesDuring winter operating hours, the second bird feeding is between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm. During summer operating hours, the second bird feeding is between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm. The best viewing time is typically up to 1 hour after feedings.

Baboons at the African Pavilion

The baboons will be fed at 2:00 pm daily.

Gorillas at the Forest Glade Exhibit

Feeding at NC Zoo Gorilla exhibit

The gorillas at Forest Glade are fed daily at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.   Zookeepers will feed the gorillas from an elevated platform behind the exhibit. 

Feed the Fish at Patas Monkey IslandFeed the Fish 25 cents

Bring your quarters to feed the fish at Patas Monkey Island.  A coin-operated vending machine dispenses fish food for a quarter.  All profits used towards the maintenance of the Patas Monkey exhibit.

Chimpanzees at Kitera Forest

The chimpanzees at Kitera Forest are fed on Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm.

Lions

On Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am, the lions receive a treat and a lion keeper will talk with visitors at the lion overlook.