The North Carolina Zoo is temporarily suspending operations
effective March 17 until further notice. More information.
Dining
Dining at the Zoo
The Zoo serves up a variety of dining options. If you want a fresh garden salad, locally-sourced chicken, or yummy soft-serve ice cream, the Zoo will satisfy your appetite!
Restaurants
All restaurants accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Zoo gift cards.
Iron Hen Cafe Express
Location: North America Plaza
Open Year Round
Menu: Hand-crafted artisan sandwiches, salads, burgers, brunch items, soft serve ice cream, Pepsi products, bottled beverages, snacks and fresh coffee
Junction Springs Cafe
Location: Junction Plaza
Open Year Round
Menu: Fresh Angus beef burgers, hand-dipped chicken tenders, hot dogs, artisan sandwiches, salads, vegetable & fruit snacks, desserts, Pepsi products, bottled beverages and coffee
Crossing Pizza Cafe
Location: Junction Plaza
Hours Vary
Menu: Whole & sliced pizza, salads, breadsticks, Pepsi products and bottled beverages
Billy D's Fried Chicken
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Open April-October
Menu: Hot 'n' crispy fried chicken, slaw, fries, mac & cheese, garlicky butter beans, watermelon salad, banana pudding, soft serve ice cream, Pepsi products, bottled beverages and coffee
Seasonal Snack Bars
The Zoo's seasonal snack bars are open April - October, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Zoo gift cards.
Settler's Ridge
Location: North America Plaza
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, ICEEs and snacks
Wild Burger
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Fresh Angus beef burgers and fries
The Watering Can
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, ICEEs and snacks
Prairie Popcorn
Location: North America near the Grizzly Bear and Prairie Habitats
Menu: Drinks, popcorn, nachos, pretzels, ICEEs and snacks
Connections Creamery
Location: Junction Plaza
Menu: Soft serve ice cream, drinks and snacks
The Coop
Location: North America Plaza
Menu: Hand-dipped chicken tenders, fries, sweet tea and lemonade
Billy D's Snax
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Menu: Customizable ICEEs and snacks
Concessions Carts and Vending
The Zoo also has various food and beverage carts featuring items such as drinks, Dippin' Dots ice cream and Minute Maid frozen lemonade. There are also beverage vending machines located near select restrooms. Carts and vending machines accept cash and credit/debit.
Allergy Menu
