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a person wearing a dark blue NC Zoo uniform and blue latex gloves crouches down on a sidewalk and holds a Salamander towards a young girl in a blue shirt. They appear to be explaining something to the child. A well-kept garden is visible in the background.

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 and staff availability.


Program Location: Animal Encounters are held inside Kidzone at various locations, including the front porch and chalk wall area.

A high-angle, close-up shot shows a small, dark-colored frog with textured, warty skin, camouflaged against light brown sandy ground. The frog's large, dark eyes are prominent as it faces directly towards the viewer.