On weekends, the Zoo may experience high attendance. For your safety and guest experience, the Zoo may need to limit parking once the lots are full. We typically reopen the parking lots once guests start leaving and spaces open. Check on our social media or website for up-to-date information on parking status. Read our tips for visiting.
Kidzone is closed for maintenance.
10 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Last entry 4:00 p.m.
Weather Permitting
Additional Fee $18 per person
Sponsored by Randolph Friends of the Zoo
Weather dependent. May close due to excessive heat
Weight limits and height requirements apply
For those seeking to challenge their physical abilities, the North Carolina Zoo’s new Air Hike is a must for fun and adventure! This elevated course features a series of activities designed to safely test your balance and climbing skills plus increase self-reliance. After putting on a harness and donning a helmet, you and your friends will scamper up the rope tunnel to the central hub platform. From there, 11 other platforms beckon you to complete 23 obstacles. A skilled guide will encourage you along and give tips for navigating the system. Obstacles include swinging logs, plank walk, tight rope, Burma bridge, spider web, post hop and balance beam to name a few.
To ensure the fun and safety of everyone participating, please review the following requirements:
Should I participate in this activity?
Participants must be in good health and good physical condition to participate. Expectant mothers should not participate in this activity. If your health is at risk for any reason, including aggravating a preexisting condition of any kind, please do not participate.
What kind of clothing should be worn?
No loose fitting clothing, skirts or dresses, No open toed or open healed shoes, no sandals of any type, no loose fitting type slip on shoes, no boots or shoes with heels. Acceptable shoes should be of an athletic type sneaker or hiking shoe.
Why is Airhike closed today?
Airhike closes due to winds over 20 mph, thunderstorms, heavy rain or excessive heat. On occasion Airhike may be reserved for private events.
This 5,625-square-foot area transforms gigantic sculptures of bugs, leaves, flowers and insects into an exciting playground for children!
The North Carolina Zoo invites its guests to venture down one of our many hiking trails. The Zoo’s trails include more than 5 different trail options with various lengths and difficulty levels.
Treehouse Trek is a new adventure for guests of all abilities. Portions of this attraction are wheelchair accessible.
