The North Carolina Zoo is temporarily suspending operations
effective March 17 until further notice. More information.
Upcoming Events
The North Carolina Zoo hosts events from April to December that are designed to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
Jan 27 - Oct 12
Strange Tails: Life of a North Carolina Zoo Veterinarian
Join us for a wild evening of stories from the people that take care of the North Carolina Zoo’s most exotic animals...Jb Minter, the North Carolina Zoo’s Director of Animal Health, leads a four-part series of conversations with other Zoo staff and gives a peek into the sometimes bizarre world of everyday, exotic animal care.
Jun 06
AAZK Run Wild
The American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) invites you to come run for the animals at the North Carolina Zoo! Join zookeepers, friends and family for a good cause. Proceeds go to conservation efforts both local and globally as well as zookeeper professional development!
More information coming soon!
Jun 13
Saving Species Across Africa
The North Carolina Zoo is a leader in conservation programs in Africa. Discover how we support endangered animals and how a visit to the Zoo helps save wildlife worldwide.
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Boo at the Zoo
Celebrate Halloween at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly event of daytime Halloween fun. Enjoy trick-or-treat games, live music, entertainment, face painting, animal encounters and our popular children’s costume contest. Gather up the entire family - all ages will enjoy this annual fall event at the Zoo.
Tickets for Boo may be purchased at the Zoo's North America or Africa admission gates.
Held both Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 in the Africa Amphitheater (Solar Pointe if rain is forecast)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Dec 05
Believe - Dec. 5
Come celebrate the magic of the season at the North Carolina Zoo's holiday Believe event. Enjoy touring the Zoo and making memories at the daytime holiday event, including Santa and Mrs. C, all in one stop!
Dec 06
Believe - Dec. 6
Come celebrate the magic of the season at the North Carolina Zoo's holiday Believe event. Enjoy touring the Zoo and making memories at the daytime holiday event, including Santa and Mrs. C, all in one stop!
Dec 12
Believe - Dec. 12
Come celebrate the magic of the season at the North Carolina Zoo's holiday Believe event. Enjoy touring the Zoo and making memories at the daytime holiday event, including Santa and Mrs. C, all in one stop!
Dec 13
Believe - Dec. 13
Come celebrate the magic of the season at the North Carolina Zoo's holiday Believe event. Enjoy touring the Zoo and making memories at the daytime holiday event, including Santa and Mrs. C, all in one stop!