Capacity is limited, pre-purchased tickets/reservations are recommended.
Walk-up will be accommodated if space is available.
Face coverings are required.
Please take the time to review our reimagined guest experience and protocols before buying tickets to the North Carolina Zoo. (Spanish)
Even though the Zoo is open, we have lots of animal stories, animal and nature education presentations and fun activities so you can stay connected throughout the year.
Download our Online Education and Content Calendar to see the schedule for new content coming to our website and social media.
Bring a zoo animal virtually to your classroom, business or family event.
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 Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.
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.
Dig out your craft paper and glue. It is time to make something new. Each Monday and Wednesday we will bring you a new craft or activity inspired by that day's Zoo EDventure.
Annual fall contest for K-12 graders where art and conservation collide.
Come explore the scientific world with us. Each Tuesday we will present a new science experiment you can try at home (with your parent’s permission of course).
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.
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.
