


On weekends, the Zoo may experience high attendance. For your safety and guest experience, the Zoo may need to limit parking once the lots are full. We typically reopen the parking lots once guests start leaving and spaces open. Check on our social media or website for up-to-date information on parking status. Read our tips for visiting.
Kidzone is closed for maintenance.
We have something for everyone! Check out our free and paid programming opportunities below.
The North Carolina Zoo offers a wide variety of different educational programs for schools, groups, and individuals, preschool through adult, many featuring our animal ambassadors or hands-on activities. If you are looking for something to enrich your visit to the Zoo or to add a Zoo experience closer to you, please check out the information on each of our programs to see what might work best for you.
Check out our single day camps (virtual & in-person options) and week-long day camps (in-person) for rising 1-8 graders.
Wild Animal Science Camp engages middle and high school students with techniques and equipment that field biologists use every day.
Experience the Zoo at our overnight family (for families with children aged 6-18), adult-only (18+), and private group (10 or more people) camping adventures.
Much of our virtual visit programming is still going on even with the Zoo back open. Check out what we have to offer to you at home.