All guests, including members, will need to either reserve a time or purchase a timed entry ticket prior to visiting the North Carolina Zoo. Please take the time to review our reimagined guest experience and protocols before buying tickets to the North Carolina Zoo.
Due to COVID-19, all Keeper Talks will be temporarily suspended.
Take your Zoo day to the next level and plan to attend a keeper encounter where you can see a range of activities from animal feedings to training sessions. You may need to check the feeding times for some animals at their habitats the day of your visit. (Times subject to change.)
| Animal | When | Where | Keeper Q&A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alligators | Saturday & Sunday May 1 - Sep. 30 Times posted at habitat |
Cypress Swamp | ✔ |
| Harbor Seals & Sea Lions | Daily, times vary Times posted at the habitat |
Rocky Coast | ✔ |
| Seabirds | 2:30 p.m. daily | Rocky Coast | |
| Vampire Bats | 2:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays | Desert | ✔ |
| Animal | When | Where | Keeper Q&A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorillas | 11:30 a.m. daily | Gorilla | ✔ |
| Baboons | 2:00 p.m. daily | Baboon | ✔ |
| Chimpanzees | 2:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays | Kitera Forest | ✔ |
| Lemurs | 2:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays | Lemur Island | ✔ |
| Red River Hogs | 1:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays | Red River Hog | ✔ |
| Animal | When | Where | Keeper Q&A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. daily | Aviary | ✔ |