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Spring Break Alert
The Zoo anticipates high attendance, especially on sunny, warm days. For safety and guest experience, the Zoo may limit admission once parking reaches capacity. This will not only help with crowd management but will also provide a more relaxed and enjoyable visit for guests and their loved ones. Consider arriving early or carpooling, and check our site / social pages often for more updates!

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Being an AmeriCorps Member at the North Carolina Zoo

The Zoo has a lot to offer!

North Carolina Zoo Entrance Sign with animal silhouettes and colorful shapes and sun behind the animals.

Top 10 Things To Do at the Zoo!

There's still plenty of summertime fun at the Zoo

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World Ranger Day: Zoo Rangers

World Ranger Day is July 31  - Celebrating the Zoo's Ranger Team!

Elephants Csar and Rafiki at the watering hole

Animal Care Blogs

Zookeeper Appreciation Week: Managing & Training Elephants

The profession of zookeeping is a huge undertaking in itself, then adding seven elephants to the mix can really add even more weight! Literally!

Ngogo Chimp

Kevin Langergraber

Kevin Langergraber

In the Line of Duty: Safeguarding Chimpanzees Against Snares and Human-Chimpanzee Conflicts in Kibale National Park, Uganda 

Learn about the threats chimps face in the wild on World Chimp Day 2022!

A large, fuzzy, Grizzly Bear walks on all fours through the woods, next to a large rocky wall.

Animal Care Blogs

Volunteer Researchers

Volunteer research is a critical part of the Zoo!

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Seeing Spots: World Giraffe Day 2022

Studying giraffes to monitor the health of their populations in Tanzania!

Camp Kidzu

KidZu - Camps for All!

Purgatory dashboard and a man with binoculars

Take a Hike: Celebrate National Trails Day on June 4

Explore the hiking trails at the Zoo!