Advance reservations are no longer required to visit the Zoo. Face coverings and social distancing are recommended for individuals who are not fully vaccinated. Face coverings are required at the Acacia Station Giraffe Deck.
Check out our single day camps (virtual & in-person options) and week-long day camps (in-person) for rising 1-6 graders.
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.
Annual fall contest for K-12 graders where art and conservation collide.
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.
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.
Annual fall contest for K-12 graders where art and conservation collide.
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.
