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.
The North Carolina Zoo offers unique opportunities to learn more about the assortment of Zoo careers while discovering how all Zoo staff contribute to the care of our animals. Zoo Jobs: More than you think is a chance for participants to learn about the wide range of career options in the zoo world and understand what is required to operate the small city that is the North Carolina Zoo. This program visits several areas, some away from the public view, within the 2,600 acre North Carolina Zoo complex to see the many different sides of zoo operations. Participants will learn:
Opportunities available:
Zoo Jobs: More than you think! begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 2:30 p.m.
Cost is $40.00 per person and pre-registration is required.
The day includes a lunch break around Noon. Please either bring a lunch, or be prepared to purchase lunch at one of the Zoo’s restaurants.
For additional details, please contact Bob Langston at (336) 879-7711 or make your reservations
at (336) 879-7700.