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
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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.

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Virtual Visit

Nat Geo WILD's Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina

Zebra virtual education
Male silverback gorilla Mosuba

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Arctic Fox

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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Ring-tailed lemur

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Volunteer with guests

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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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.

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Red wolf pup

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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Earth Explorer Gift Shop Holiday Display

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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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

There are many rewarding ways to volunteer your time at the North Carolina Zoo. Assignment offerings range from welcoming guests and creating educational experiences at Investigation Stations to facilitating feeding opportunities at the Giraffe Deck! 

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