

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the North Carolina Zoo will open at 10 a.m. on Jan. 28.
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)
We are currently working on getting our kookaburras to step onto our hand so we can put them into a carrier. This will be useful for weighing them and reducing stress before medical procedures.
This species is cooperatively managed as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan program program. This program is responsible for developing a Breeding and Transfer Plan for each species in the program.