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
Groups of 15+
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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.

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About the Area

Vets checking young bongo in the Watani Grasslands
Discover how North Carolina Zoo contributes to global conservation programs at this event, focused on African Species.

Upcoming Events

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Get an "Up Close and Virtual" at the North Carolina Zoo!

Virtual Camps

We are going virtual. Join us for our camp programs for rising 1st – 6th graders. 

Virtual Camps
Red wolf conservation

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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North Carolina Zoo gift cards make great gifts. Support conservation and give a thoughtful and unique gift!

Zoo Gift Cards

Looking for a unique gift?  Zoo gift cards make fun gifts for friends and family.

Gift Cards
Gorilla conservation

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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North Carolina Zoo Entrance Sign

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
Volunteer at giraffe deck

Volunteer

There are many rewarding ways to volunteer your time at the North Carolina Zoo. Opportunities range from gardening to greeting to helping guests feed giraffes! 

Volunteer