Getting to the Park
Located seven miles south of Asheboro in the heart of North Carolina and open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, the Zoo is easily drivable from many areas of the state.
Address & Directions
The North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Pkwy
Asheboro, NC
27205
From Charlotte:
Approx. 105 mins
From Greensboro / Winston-Salem:
Approx. 45 mins
From Raleigh/Durham
Approx. 90mins
Tickets
At the admission gates Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, Zoo gift cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash are accepted. Online or by phone, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and debit cards are accepted.
Keep your receipt. If you need to exit the Park, your receipt will allow you to re-enter on the same day at either entrance.
The following discounts are available at the Zoo admission gates (not available for online purchases)
- Current members of AAA, EBT or SEANC receive a $2 discount on admission for up 6 people with ID and proof of current enrollment/membership.
- Active, Retired or Veteran members of the military receive a $2 discount on admission for up to 6 people with valid ID.
- Active First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS) receive a $2 discount on admission for up to 6 people with valid ID
- College Students receive $2 discount on individual admission with valid and current college ID.
Ticket sales end one hour prior to closing and the Zoo does not offer rain checks.
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AdultAges 13-61$15.00
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ChildAges 2-12$11.00
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SeniorAges 62+$13.00
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Under 2Free
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Groups of 15+
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Parking & Zoo Entrances
When you arrive at the North Carolina Zoo, you will see that it has two regions, North America and Africa. Each region has its own parking lots and ticket booths. After you park your vehicle, please take note of the parking lot number or letter for easy return at the end of your visit. Shuttles are available between parking lots. The road between the North America and Africa parking lots is about one mile. You can visit the entire Park from either entrance using one ticket.
View Park Map for reference.
Getting Around the Zoo
Just a reminder … this is the world’s largest natural habitat Zoo. While complimentary trams and buses operate within the Park, there are more than five miles of walking trails, and major habitats typically are about an eight-minute walk apart. So wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a refillable water bottle!
Plan a Group Visit
No one does BIG better than the North Carolina Zoo! Our highly-trained guest services team is dedicated to making your group visit memorable, including any catering requests you might have.