It's hot out there! Stay hydrated by taking advantage of free water refill options throughout the Park. Our animals may seek shaded areas during higher temps and may not be as visible to our guests (https://www.nczoo.org/visit/summer-tips).
Ham "the Astrochimp" made history when he became the first chimpanzee launched into space aboard NASA’s Mercury-Redstone 2 mission. He later retired to live out the remainder of his life at the North Carolina Zoo.
North Carolina Zoo animals are trained to complete certain behaviors through positive reinforcement.
Bring the North Carolina Zoo’s conservation mission home! Our Southeast wildflower seed mix is 100% non-GMO and designed to attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
You may have heard or even read Nicholas Sparks’s recently released novel, Counting Miracles. The story is set in Asheboro, includes a passage about visiting the North Carolina Zoo, and oddly enough (spoiler alert!) weaves a white deer into the storyline.
The Zoo celebrates National Trails Day with snacks, games, and trail information outside our North America admission entrance from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Read about Keeper Trull's incredible trip to Africa to expand the Zoo's conservation work through SMART!
The Zoo partnered with the North Carolina Museum of Art to help share a story of conservation and art.
Wildlife rehabilitation should be left to the professionals, to give all wildlife the best chance at keeping their "wild" life.
