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Virtual Visit

Live Events Schedule, Past Live Events and Videos

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Virtual Species Spotlight

Bring a zoo animal virtually to your classroom, business or family event.

A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform, stands in a wooden area next to a natural wooden fence holding a medium sized brown turtle in her gloved hands. She is looking into an Ipad that seems to be recording a video of her teaching about the turtle.
Zoo Classroom - Virtual Programs

We are bringing many of our education programs right into your classroom. 

 

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Zoo EDventures Online Series

A live Facebook series with fun, educational presentations about animals and nature on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10 A.M. EST.

A female zookeeper stands next to a man who appears to be filming her interacting with an animal habitat. There is a large rock wall in front of them, overlooking a grassy field that is sprinkled with trees and boulders throughout the background.
Untamed Science

Bite size video series with activities!  Join Rob Nelson from Untamed Science as he learns more about the North Carolina Zoo.

Art Projects

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Arts & More

Dig out your craft paper and glue. It is time to make something new. 

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Coloring Pages

Enjoy our animal coloring pages.

At-Home Science and Nature Activities

Science experiment
Zoo Science

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.

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Learning Resources

Our developmentally appropriate educator resources provide lesson plans and activities for all ages and ability levels while meeting curriculum standards.

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Wild About Nature

Looking for fun new activities for your family? Our Wild About Nature gives you the tools to make nature play.

Student Resources

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Wildlife Conservation at the Zoo

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. 

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Animal Habitats

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.

 

Craft made of leaves in the share of an owl on a branch with a moon
Arts & More

Dig out your craft paper and glue. It is time to make something new. 

A female zookeeper stands next to a man who appears to be filming her interacting with an animal habitat. There is a large rock wall in front of them, overlooking a grassy field that is sprinkled with trees and boulders throughout the background.
Untamed Science

Bite size video series with activities!  Join Rob Nelson from Untamed Science as he learns more about the North Carolina Zoo.

A young girl holding hands with a toddler as they climb barefoot up a steep, rocky hill. They are surrounded by trees and large rocks.
Wild About Nature

Looking for fun new activities for your family? Our Wild About Nature gives you the tools to make nature play.

A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue NC Zoo uniform, stands in a wooden area next to a natural wooden fence holding a medium sized brown turtle in her gloved hands. She is looking into an Ipad that seems to be recording a video of her teaching about the turtle.
Zoo Classroom - Virtual Programs

We are bringing many of our education programs right into your classroom. 

 

edventures online series
Zoo EDventures Online Series

A live Facebook series with fun, educational presentations about animals and nature on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10 A.M. EST.

Science experiment
Zoo Science

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.

For Your Reading Pleasure and Other Virtual Resources

North Carolina Zoo Blog

Check out our new Blogs on Animal Care, Saving Animals and It's a Zoo!

NCLearn @ Home

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.

Fact Sheets

Otter Face

Animal Fact Sheets

Fact sheets that contain basic natural history information on some of the animals at the North Carolina Zoo.

Anacacho Orchid Tree Flower

Plant Fact Sheets

Fact sheets that contain basic natural history information on some of the plants at the North Carolina Zoo.