Zoo Opens at 11 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 22

Due to freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning, the Zoo will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 11 a.m. on Sat, Feb. 22. Please check the Zoo's website or social media for the most current information.

Zoo Opens at 11 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 22

Due to freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning, the Zoo will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 11 a.m. on Sat, Feb. 22. Please check the Zoo's website or social media for the most current information.

Adult Education

Playful Pedagogy

Playful Pedagogy supports the Zoo’s Nature Play programs and provides Professional Development for professionals who work with children in outdoor play and learning environments.

Playing Out Workshops

Playing Out is a series of trainings on the value of play, practical applications for playwork, refining existing outdoor spaces for play, and playful approaches to inquiry.

Playful Pedagogy participant taking notes

Professional Development: Workshops and Conferences

Professional development opportunities offered at the North Carolina Zoo.

Plan Your Visit

Experience the Zoo

Our Wildlife

Education

Conservation