Prairie Outpost Closed
Prairie Outpost will be closed on Tuesday, August 16 and Wednesday, August 17 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro, NC
Ticket Prices
Last entry 1 hour before closing.
Adult
Ages 13-61
$15.00
Child
Ages 2-12
$11.00
Senior
Ages 62+
$13.00
Under 2
Free
Zoo Hours
Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. In the event of severe weather operating hours may change. Last entry 1 hour before closing.
- April thru October
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- November thru March
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Today at the Zoo
Celebrate Nature—at the Zoo and Virtually!
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. Be sure to check out our wide variety of virtual programs so you can stay connected and learn about nature. The North Carolina Zoo welcomes everyone to join in our mission to protect nature’s diversity.
Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina National Geographic
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+
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Diversity and Inclusion
The North Carolina Zoo serves and welcomes everyone, and it is our promise to value equity,
respect, inclusivity, and kindness.
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Zoo Gift Cards
Looking for a unique gift? Zoo gift cards make fun gifts for friends and family.
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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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Online Zoo Shop
Check out our wild animal themed gift and our Holiday adopt in the Zoo's online gift shop.
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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