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.
Tommo the grizzly bear passed away this summer from old age. Currently, the grizzly bear habitat is empty until another animal can call it home.
The baboon habitat is getting a facelift! It's time to say "goodbye" to the Pavilion and "hello" to some great new features for these amazing animals. While we make these improvements, our baboons will be off habitat until construction is complete.
We are excited to welcome you to the Zoo! Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the gate on the day of your visit.
Located seven miles south of Asheboro in the heart of North Carolina and open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, the Zoo is easily driveable from many areas of the state.
The North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Pkwy
Asheboro, NC
27205
Approx. 105 mins
Approx. 45 mins
Approx. 90 mins
General Admission daily tickets are available for purchase online or at the gate on the day of your visit. We do not offer rain checks, refunds or exchanges for weather or animal visibility. We are not offering discounts or accepting any coupons. We appreciate your understanding.
The Zoo offers general admission tickets for adults $15 (13-61), seniors $13 (62+) and children $11 (2-12). Children under the age of 2 are free.
Become a member today and visit all year. More information about Zoo memberships.
The North America Parking Lot and Entrance is open year-round.
The Africa Parking Lot and Entrance are only open April - October.
The entire Zoo is accessible from both entrances.
View Current Zoo Map for reference.
Just a reminder… this is the world’s largest natural habitat zoo. With roughly 5 miles of walking trails to navigate, make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. Animals are only visible from the walking paths.
Tram Services in Africa are not operating at this time due to construction. The Zoo is currently providing complimentary tram service between the North America entrance and Junction Plaza (center of the Zoo). Parking Lot shuttles with transportation between the North America and Africa parking lots is available on April - October starting at 11am daily.
Single and Double Strollers as well as Manual Wheelchairs and Electric Convenience vehicles (ECVs) are available for rent from the Gift Shop at the entrance.
Golf Cart Tours of the Zoo and Behind the Scenes Experiences are available by reservation only.
On occasion the Zoo or production companies authorized by the Zoo will photograph or video Zoo guests for the Zoo’s educational or promotional use or for use in programming about the Zoo. Guest entry into the Zoo grants the Zoo and authorized production companies permission to use these images for these uses throughout the world in all media in perpetuity.