On weekends, the Zoo may experience high attendance. For your safety and guest experience, the Zoo may need to limit parking once the lots are full. We typically reopen the parking lots once guests start leaving and spaces open. Check on our social media or website for up-to-date information on parking status. Read our tips for visiting.
Kidzone is closed for maintenance.
We do not recommend that guests use Uber or Lyft services for your visit due to the limited availability of services in the local area. If you do choose to use Uber, Lyft or Cab services for your visit please make arrangements ahead of time for your return trip.
North America Parking Lot and Entrance is open year-round.
Africa Parking and Entrance is open April - October.
Accessible parking spaces are available with a valid license plate or hang tag. Wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis at the gift shop located just inside the entrance.
In North America, please park buses in either lot "A" or the Solar Pointe parking area.
In Africa, please park buses in lot 1.
Individual vehicles should not park in the designated bus parking lots. Please park buses before unloading passengers.
Bus parking areas are also designated parking areas for RVs. RV parking areas are not equipped for overnight parking or camping. Please park RVs before unloading passengers.
The North Carolina Zoo now offers electric car charging stations at two locations in our North America parking lot. There are eight charging spaces in front of the Stedman Education Center and four charging spaces near the Solar Pointe picnic shelter. Available on a fist-come-first-served basis.
Take yourself out of the driver's seat and take advantage of the countless benefits of public transit! PART is now offering service to the North Carolina Zoo on Monday -Friday.
