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.
Animal Encounters in Kidzone
Get up close and personal with the North Carolina Zoo's animal ambassadors!
Animal encounters are interactive educational experiences that explore a variety of animals - what they eat, how they live, and what you can do to help the animals that live in your own backyard!
Program Times: April - October, times vary depending on weather.
Program Location: Animal Encounters are held inside Kidzone at various locations including the front porch and chalk wall area.
