Welcome y'all - We are open!

Advance reservations are no longer required to visit the Zoo. Given the continued threat of COVID-19 and variants of the virus, face masks are required for indoor areas of the North Carolina Zoo. Face coverings are also required at the Acacia Station Giraffe Deck.

Zebra, Ostrich, Giraffe

The Forest Edge habitat has giraffes, zebras and ostriches. Guests can see the animals at four different viewing areas. The habitat is 3.5 acres and mimics the lightly-wooded savannas found in Kenya.