On Sat., Sep. 22 the North America parking lot and entrance will be closed for our annual Zoo-To-Do fundraiser gala. Please plan to arrive early and park and enter/exit the Zoo through the Africa Region. Parking is likely to fill up by 12 pm. We will resume normal operations on Sun., Sep. 23.
Ticket sales end one hour prior to closing.
Open daily except Christmas Day. In the event of severe weather operating hours may change.
At the North Carolina Zoo, we celebrate nature. Being the world’s largest natural habitat zoo means the animals here have plenty of room to roam. Our dedicated team of experts provide exceptional, compassionate care to the more than 1,600 animals that call our Park home. We also lead efforts locally and globally to protect wildlife and wild places because we believe nature’s diversity is critical for our collective future. The North Carolina Zoo invites you to witness the majesty of the wild in the heart of North Carolina and welcomes everyone to join in our mission to protect nature’s diversity.
By housing the second largest pack of breeding American red wolves in the world, the North Carolina Zoo spearheads efforts to save this species from extinction.
The North Carolina Zoo is helping to save wild gorillas by equipping rangers with tools to track and reduce threats, and to count the gorillas themselves.
Limited Time! “Birds in Flight” is an outdoor experience featuring exotic birds demonstrating natural behaviors and aerial acrobatics!
It's a Zoo out there, but go wild within limits. For the safety of our guests and animals, please abide by these rules and safety guidelines.
Create lifelong memories and celebrate your child’s special birthday with a fun and educational party at the Zoo.
