Parking Alert:
For the winter season (Nov - March) all guests can park, enter and enjoy the entire Zoo through the North America entrance. The Africa parking lot and entrance will reopen in April.
The North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro, NC
Ticket Prices
Ticket sales end one hour prior to closing.
Adult
Ages 13-61
$15.00
Child
Ages 2-12
$11.00
Senior
Ages 62+
$13.00
Under 2
Free
Groups of 15+
Zoo Hours
Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. In the event of severe weather operating hours may change.
- April thru October 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- November thru March 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Today at the Zoo
Join Us in Celebrating Nature!
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 1,800 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.
Expanding the Red Wolf Pack
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.
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Zoo Gift Cards
Looking for a unique gift? Zoo gift cards make fun gifts for friends and family.
Gift Cards
Saving Gorillas Across Africa
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.
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Zoo Guidelines
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.
Guidelines
Birthday Parties
Create lifelong memories and celebrate your child’s special birthday with a fun and educational party at the Zoo.
Birthday Parties