Due to freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning, the Zoo will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 11 a.m. on Sat, Feb. 22. Please check the Zoo's website or social media for the most current information.
The Zoo hosts a variety of exciting special events that are entertaining for kids of all ages! Enjoy watching the animals discover paper mache eggs filled with healthy treats at Eggstravaganza, or bring the kids to the family-friendly holiday event, Believe!
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.
Celebrate the 50th Earth Day with the North Carolina Zoo. Join us in celebrating Mother Earth and the blue planet. Explore ways you can help your planet through water conservation, protecting green spaces and living the green life. This party for the planet features live music, crafts and more! Event activities run from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Birds, Blooms, Bees and Butterflies is a great day of family fun.
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
