Parking Alert:
The Africa parking lot and entrance is now closed for the season. All parking and Zoo access is through our North America entrance until April 2023.
Educator Resources
North Carolina Zoo Video Series
Untamed Science
Join Rob Nelson from Untamed Science as he learns more about the North Carolina Zoo in this video series.
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Wild About Nature
Looking for fun new activities for your family? Our Wild About Nature gives you the tools to make nature play.
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Zoo Science
Come explore the scientific world with us. We will present a new science experiment you can try at home. We will have lots of fun and you may even learn something.
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Recordings of Past Virtual Programs
Living With Nature Distance Learning Events
Living with Nature is our free distance learning event series.
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Zoo Classroom - Virtual Programs
Are you missing your North Carolina Zoo fieldtrip this year? Don't worry we are bringing many of our education programs right into your home.
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Zoo EDventures Online Series
A live Facebook series with fun, educational presentations about animals and nature every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.
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Other Resources to Help with Your Visit or Back in the Classroom
Use the resources provided here, both in your classroom and on a field trip to the Zoo, to connect your students to wildlife, plants, and wild places. You will find a variety of activities and lesson plans incorporating different curriculum areas.
Inquiry Packs - Temporarily Unavailable due to COVID-19
The North Carolina Zoo has new "inquiry" packs for teachers (including home school teachers) to checkout during their field trip to the Zoo. These packs have all the materials and directions to do grade-appropriate activities on site that meet the North Carolina Essential Standards.
Lesson Plans and Field Trip Activities
Arts & More
Dig out your craft paper and glue. It is time to make something new. On Wednesdays, we will bring you a new craft or activity inspired by Zoo EDventures.
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Noteworthy Links and Downloads
Citizen Science
Conservation
- Conservation Comment - African Elephant
- Conservation Comment - Giraffe
- Conservation Comment - Native Snakes
- Conservation Comment - Pine Barrens Tree Frog
- Conservation Comment - Red Wolf
- Conservation Comment - African Vulture
- Conservation Training
- Field Trip Earth
- Lessons in Conservation
- North Carolina Zoo Conservation Report
- Polar Bear International
Environmental Education
- Aquatic WILD
- Environmental Protection Agency - New Bedford Harbor
- National Geographic
- Natural Wonders: A Guide to Early Childhood Environmental Education
- North America Association for Environmental Education
- North Carolina Environmental Education
- Project Learning Tree
Play
Backyard and School Yard Habitats
- The National Wildlife Federation
- USDA Backyard Conservation
- Audubon - Making Your Backyard Wildlife Friendly on a Budget
- Birds & Blooms - Creating the Ultimate Backyard Wildlife Habitat
- Discover Wildlife - How to make a bee-friendly garden
- Kids Gardening - Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden
- USFWS Schoolyard Habitat Project Guide
Share Your Bright Ideas
Email your ideas for lessons or activities and we will consider them as a resource for our website.
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Backyard Play Activities
Want some ideas of fun outdoor activities to do with your family or friends? Explore our list of nature play activities.
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Virtual Visit
Check out our Facebook live, Zoo Classroom and activities you can do from home.
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