On weekends, the Zoo may experience high attendance. For your safety and guest experience, the Zoo may need to limit parking once the lots are full. We typically reopen the parking lots once guests start leaving and spaces open. Check on our social media or website for up-to-date information on parking status. Read our tips for visiting.
Kidzone is closed for maintenance.
Last entry 1 hour before closing.
Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. In the event of severe weather operating hours may change. Last entry 1 hour before closing.
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 1,700 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. Be sure to check out our wide variety of virtual programs so you can stay connected and learn about nature. By planning a fun day trip to the zoo, you get to support our efforts of protecting endangered species and habitats. Our park welcomes everyone to join in our mission to protect nature’s diversity.
Our park serves and welcomes everyone, and it is our promise to value equity, respect, inclusivity, and kindness. Everyone can enjoy an unforgettable day trip here.
Looking for a unique gift? Zoo gift cards make fun gifts for friends and family.
By housing the second-largest pack of breeding American red wolves in the world, our park spearheads efforts to save this species from extinction.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the North Carolina Zoo? The North Carolina Zoo is featured in the new, eight-part Nat Geo WILD series, SECRETS OF THE ZOO: NORTH CAROLINA. Now streaming on Disney+
Our park is helping to save wild gorillas by equipping ranges with tools to track and reduce threats, and to count the gorillas themselves.
It’s wild out there, but go wild within limits. For the safety of our guests and animals, please abide by these rules and safety guidelines.
