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.
Zoo Trekker is a fun new way to experience the North Carolina Zoo. This activity guide will have you exploring the Zoo, observing animals and plants, solving puzzles, and sharing what you learn with others.
I, _______________ Pledge to share what I learn about wildlife and wild places and to try my best to inspire others through my actions.
No Zoo Trekker guides can be picked up at any Investigation Station and Kidzone as well as the entrances.
Investigation Station schedules change daily but locations are:
Kidzone is located next to the North America tram stop.
This is currently a trial program. We are asking that large groups (20+) including school field trips to not pick-up the Zoo Trekker guides. We are more than happy to share PDF files that can be printed and completed during your visit of grade appropriate Zoo Trekker quests that meet your learning objectives during your field trip. Please contact schoolprograms@nczoo.org.
Smaller groups (15 or less) are welcome to participate, but only if you are serious about completing multiple quests during your visit(s).
We have a limited number of guides available during this trial period, which is why we are asking for only serious Zoo Trekkers to participate. Thank you.
Complete any 6 quests in the Zoo Trekker guide. May be completed in 1 visit or over multiple visits. Please note we give 1 pin per booklet, so if more than one person in your group wants to earn a pin please make sure you pick-up a book for each party member.
Zoo Trekker guides are available at the following locations:
Zoo Trekker activities can be stamped completed and pins picked-up at the following locations: