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.
Bring a zoo animal virtually to your classroom, business or family event.
Living with Nature is our free distance learning event series.
Are you missing your North Carolina Zoo fieldtrip this year? Don't worry we are bringing many of our education programs right into your home.
A live Facebook series with fun, educational presentations about animals and nature every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.
Join Rob Nelson from Untamed Science as he learns more about the North Carolina Zoo in this video series.
Dig out your craft paper and glue. It is time to make something new. On Wednesdays, we will bring you a new craft or activity inspired by Zoo EDventures.
Come explore the scientific world with us. We will present a new science experiment you can try at home. We will have lots of fun and you may even learn something.
Our educator resources have ideas for both classroom and Zoo field trip activities for students of all ages focusing on wildlife, plants, and their natural habitats.
Looking for fun new activities for your family? Our Wild About Nature gives you the tools to make nature play.
From vultures and gorillas in Africa to endangered plants and amphibians in our own state, the North Carolina Zoo has been involved in the conservation of animals in the wild for over two decades.
The North Carolina Zoo is the largest natural animal habitat zoo in the world. Journey along shaded trails to discover more than 1,700 animals in habitats ranging from African grasslands to Arctic tundra. In the North American region, visitors can observe animals such as the Grizzly Bear, the Red Wolf, and the Black Bear in their natural habitats.
Zoo visitors can also observe other exotic species such as lions, giraffes, and elephants in the African region. Additionally, the Zoo also has a walk-through aviary where guests can encounter more than 100 exotic birds. Zoo visitors should stay tuned for future animal experiences in our new Asia region, scheduled to open in a few years.
Dig out your craft paper and glue. It is time to make something new. On Wednesdays, we will bring you a new craft or activity inspired by Zoo EDventures.
Living with Nature is our free distance learning event series.
Join Rob Nelson from Untamed Science as he learns more about the North Carolina Zoo in this video series.
Looking for fun new activities for your family? Our Wild About Nature gives you the tools to make nature play.
Are you missing your North Carolina Zoo fieldtrip this year? Don't worry we are bringing many of our education programs right into your home.
A live Facebook series with fun, educational presentations about animals and nature every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.
Come explore the scientific world with us. We will present a new science experiment you can try at home. We will have lots of fun and you may even learn something.
Check out our new Blogs on Animal Care, Saving Animals and It's a Zoo!
NCLearn @ Home is a gathering place for NC DNCR (North Carolina's Department of Natural and Cultural Resources) online content and educational resources in one place for teachers, students, parents, and anyone needing enriching experiences, regardless of their location.
