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Restaurants

The North Carolina Zoo's three restaurants are open during Park hours.   Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash are accepted.  ATM's are located in both Wilderness Cafe and Junction Springs Cafe.

Wilderness Cafe

Wilderness Cafe

Location:  North America Plaza

Menu:  Hot Dogs, Deli Sandwiches, Salads, Beverages, Starbucks Coffee, ICEE, Cookies 

 

Junction Springs Cafe

Junction Springs Cafe

Location: Junction Plaza

Menu:  Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Deli Sandwiches & Wraps, Salads, Vegetable & Fruit Snacks, Desserts, Drinks

 

Crocodile Cafe

Crocodile Cafe

Location:  Wachovia Akiba Market in Africa

Menu:  Chicken Tenders & Popcorn Chicken Baskets, Sandwiches & Wraps, Salads, Vegetable & Fruit Snacks, Desserts, Drinks

 

 

Seasonal Snack Bars

The Zoo's seasonal snack bars are open April - October, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash are accepted.

Bear Creek Snack Bar

Bear Creek

Location:  in North America Plaza 

Menu:  Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Hot Pretzels, Drinks, Starbucks Coffee

 

Nathans Famouns Hot Dogs

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs

Location:  across from Garden Friends Playground in North America

Menu:  Hot Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Hot Dog Nuggets, Fries, Drinks, Ice Cream

 

Prairie Popcorn and Dippin Dots

Prairie Popcorn & Dippin’ Dots

Location: Prairie Tram Stop in North America

Menu: Ice Cream, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Hot Pretzels,
Nachos, Drinks

 

Continental Crossings Pizza

Continental Crossings Pizza

Location: Junction Plaza

Menu: Fresh Dough Pizza (Whole or by the Slice), Salads, Drinks

 

Cool Treats Ice Cream

Continental Cool Treats

Location: Junction Plaza

Menu:  Ice Cream and Beverages


 

In addition to these locations, the Zoo has varoius food and beverage carts located on Park trails.   These carts accept cash only.   Public picnic areas are available outside Park gates.