



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.
11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Weather Permitting
11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Weather permitting
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Weather permitting
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Weather permitting
Private Tours $250 - $700 (maximum 28 guests)
Public Tours $25 per guest
Tours Available Thursday - Sunday and select holidays
Get aboard a specially outfitted, open-air vehicle for an exclusive tour of the 40-acre Watani Grasslands! An experienced zoo educator will introduce you to nine species—nearly 100 animals! Discover rhinoceroses, gazelles, greater kudus, ostriches and many exotic antelope. Guests may even get a special view of the elephants!
Public Tours Available
Private Tours Available
Zoofari Safety
The ride may be bumpy, as the vehicle crosses uneven terrain and may need to stop suddenly. Guests should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, claustrophobia or other conditions that could be aggravated by this wildlife adventure. Children participating must be supervised at all times.
This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted.
This experience is weather and animal dependent.
Zoofari Assumption of Risk Agreement
This spacious area of grass has large herds of elephants, rhinos, antelope, and gazelles. The animals are free to graze on the plants that cover the 40-acre habitat.
Select from many unique behind-the-scenes tours of our animal habitats with the North Carolina Zoo Society! Choose a tour of up to 4 hours where you can have close animal encounters with species from all over the world. Discover a wide range of animal habitats with our zoo tours. Furthermore, you can even partake in an exclusive animal experience through our VIP tours where you can get up close and personal with some of our most popular animals.