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The North Carolina Zoo is open 364 days a year. The Zoo is closed Christmas day and during severe weather. The Zoo is open:
April 1 - October 31 - 9am - 5pm
November 1 - March 31 - 9am - 4pm
Starting November 1, the North Carolina Zoo will begin winter operating hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and will close its African entrance on November 30. The winter schedule will remain in effect through March. The Zoo's summer hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily will begin April 1. Although the African entrance will be closed, visitors will still be able to see the entire Zoo, including all the African exhibits, by entering through the North American region gates.
From April 1 to November 30, guests have the option to enter or exit through either admission gate located at North America and Africa continents. The entire Zoo can be seen by entering either admission gate.
For special events, access to the Zoo may be limited to one of our admission gates.
Ticket sales end 30 minutes prior to closing. Some exhibits in Africa may close 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to the Park closing. Guests are advised to visit Africa before mid-afternoon, especially if you arrive after 12 noon, in order to view all animals. The Wachovia Akiba Market will be open to the public 7 days a week.
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04/23/2008 11:38 AM
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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.
