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For Over Fifty Years
Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
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What we do
The North Carolina Zoo protects wildlife and wild places and inspires people to join us in conserving the natural world.
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What's New at the Zoo

Something NEW and exciting is always happening at the world's largest natural habitat zoo. 

•  Canine Champions for Conservation

•  Air Hike Ropes Course

•  Kidzone

A medium sized brown dog leaps gracefully over an orange hurtle. There is a wooden fence in the background with three large posters, the closest has a picture of a black and white dog holding up its paw with text underneath that reads "Cinema". The furthest one has an image of a brown and white dog over the text "Lemonade", while the third is covered by the jumping dog.
Canine Champions for Conservation
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Air Hike Ropes Course
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Kidzone
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Plan Your Visit
Today at the Zoo
Feeding Times

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Canine Champions for Conservation

Tuesday – Friday - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Weekends/Holidays - 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

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Garden Friends Playground

Open daily

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Air Hike Ropes Course

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Last entry 3:00 p.m.

Weather Permitting

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Acacia Station Giraffe Deck

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Weather Permitting

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Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Treehouse Trek

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Instagram @NCZoo

Stay in touch with the Zoo! Follow us on social media for updates on everything from our wildlife conservation efforts to your favorite animals. Share your photos, stories, and videos with us as we celebrate 50 WILD years in 2024.

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It’s hard to believe that Winnie is ONE! Happy birthday to Winnie the Hamadryas baboon! 🎉🐒 Swipe to watch her grow up, she's growing quickly! 📸✨
🔥 It is HOT out here this week!! 🥵 If you plan to come to the Zoo, make sure to stay hydrated and not overexert yourself. We encourage bringing a refillable water bottle and arriving early to beat the afternoon heat. ☀️💧 Stop by any food service location in the Zoo that offers fountain refills, to get your water bottle refilled for free with ice cold water! 🧊 🚨 If you need help don’t hesitate to ask! Reach out to a Zoo Staff member or call ZOOCOM. If you require immediate assistance during your visit, please call ZOOCOM at (336)879-7540 for help.
For the next few days, our gorillas will be off habitat for glass replacement. Please remember that banging at the glass impacts their well-being. Let's treat the gorillas with respect by being mindful of their space and boundaries. The gorillas are here for your observation and education, not entertainment. Appreciate the animals while respecting their space and well-being. 🦍💚
BIIIIIIIIG YAWN! Did you know that snakes yawn, just like we do? 🥱 As this copperhead opens its mouth, you can see two fangs fold down from the top of the mouth! 🐍 Their fangs are small and protected by thin sheaths that make the triangular shape you see! HOW CUTE?!?🥰 Snake Monday brought to you by technical difficulties!
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Five Zoo volunteers posing for the camera in Africa Plaza.
Volunteer

There are many rewarding ways to volunteer your time at our park. Opportunities range from gardening to greeting to helping guests feed giraffes!

Kidzone play area, families, play, spring, zoo, outdoors, adventure, accessible
Kidzone

Nature Play Area for families to explore, get wet, get muddy, meet Animal Ambassadors, build a survival shelter, walk the Treetop Trail and more! Our play areas feature a stream, a fort making zone, a mud cafe, and more. Available year-round and free with admission.

 

Zoo Tours
Zoo Tours: Family Activities for All

Join a behind-the-scenes tour of our animal habitats and have a close animal encounter with the North Carolina Zoo Society!