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A medium sized brown dog leaps gracefully over an orange hurtle. There is a wooden fence in the background with three large posters, the closest has a picture of a black and white dog holding up its paw with text underneath that reads "Cinema". The furthest one has an image of a brown and white dog over the text "Lemonade", while the third is covered by the jumping dog.

Canine Champions for Conservation

Season
April 1st - June 30th
Weekly Schedule

Tuesday – Friday - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Weekends/Holidays - 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Cost

Free with Zoo Admission or Membership

*To ensure the safety of our canine companions, shows may be modified or cancelled due to excessive turf temperatures.

April 1 - June 30

These canine champions will capture your heart!

The Zoo is excited to present Canine Champions for Conservation! This new guest experience is a fun, high-energy show starring dogs rescued from shelters to raise awareness and support for conservation efforts. Shows run April 1 -June 30, 2025 are free with entry to the North Carolina Zoo! 

You'll love watching these "Champs" soar, spin, jump, and fly in each and every show. The show is located in Africa between the Junction and Gorilla habitat.

Canine Champions for Conservation: Our Mission

Since 1999, our mission has been to provide world-class canine entertainment while promoting pet adoption, positive reinforcement training, and responsible pet ownership. Every performance includes this positive community outreach.

DONATE to Support the Zoo's Conservation Program 

Location

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