Experiences | North Carolina Zoo

Welcome y'all - We are open!

All guests, including members, will need to either reserve a time or purchase a timed entry ticket prior to visiting the North Carolina 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!

All guests, including members, will need to either reserve a time or purchase a timed entry ticket prior to visiting the North Carolina 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

Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden and Garden Friends Playground are open daily.

All other seasonal attractions, playgrounds and Kidzone are temporarily 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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Guests enjoying the endangered species carousel at North Carolina Zoo

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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Special event playing with bubbles

Upcoming Events

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