Experiences | North Carolina Zoo

Welcome y'all - We are open!

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Face coverings are required for Zoo entry and throughout the Zoo.

Please take the time to review our reimagined guest experience and protocols before buying tickets to the North Carolina Zoo. (Spanish)

Welcome y'all - We are open!

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Face coverings are required for Zoo entry and throughout the Zoo.

Please take the time to review our reimagined guest experience and protocols before buying tickets to the North Carolina Zoo. (Spanish)

Experiences

Attractions Status Update

Kidzone, Garden Friends and Gorilla Playgrounds are open.

Carousel, Treehouse Trek and Acacia Station Giraffe Deck are open.

Air Hike and Butterfly Garden are closed at this time.

Four bison on prairie habitat

Habitats

Journey along shaded trails to discover more than 1,800 animals in habitats ranging from African grasslands to Arctic tundra.

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Carousel during covid with masks

Attractions

Bring your friends and family to experience memorable and fun attractions.

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Bronze Arctic Fox Statue

Art in the Park

The North Carolina Zoo’s large art collection magnifies nature: its beauty and complexity.

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Behind the scenes meet Stan the rhino

Zoo Tours

Select from many unique behind-the-scenes tours of our animal habitats with the North Carolina Zoo Society!

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Keeper training harbor deals in Rocky Coast

Feeding Times

Make plans to attend a scheduled animal feeding and talk with our amazing zookeepers!

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Payton Polar Bear

Upcoming Events

The North Carolina Zoo hosts events from April to December that are designed to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.

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