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)
Walk Up Dining Locations with outdoor seating are currently open. All Indoor Dining Facilities are Temporarily Closed.
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! See below for current operations.
All restaurants accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Zoo gift cards. See below for current operations.
Location: North America Plaza
Temporarily Closed
Menu: Hand-crafted artisan sandwiches, salads, burgers, brunch items, soft serve ice cream, Pepsi products, bottled beverages, snacks and fresh coffee
Location: Junction Plaza
Temporarily Closed
Menu: Fresh Angus beef burgers, hand-dipped chicken tenders, hot dogs, artisan sandwiches, salads, vegetable & fruit snacks, desserts, Pepsi products, bottled beverages and coffee
Location: Junction Plaza
Open Daily
Menu: Whole & sliced pizza, salads, breadsticks, Pepsi products and bottled beverages
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Temporarily Closed
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
The Zoo's seasonal snack bars are typically 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. See below for most current operations.
Open Daily
Location: North America Plaza
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, ICEEs and snacks
Open Daily
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Fresh Angus beef burgers, hot dogs and fries
Temporarily Closed
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, ICEEs and snacks
Open Daily
Location: North America near the Grizzly Bear and Prairie Habitats
Menu: Drinks, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pretzels, ICEEs and snacks
Open Daily
Location: Junction Plaza
Menu: Soft serve ice cream, drinks and snacks
Open Daily
Location: Junction Plaza
Menu: Hand-dipped chicken tenders, fries, sweet tea and lemonade
Temporarily Closed
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Menu: Customizable ICEEs and snacks
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. Operations and locations vary.
