Sunny Weekend Alert
The Zoo anticipates high attendance on sunny weekends. Parking is limited, so arrive early, carpool, and check our site / social pages often for more updates!
Schools
Programs at the Zoo
EDventures at the Zoo
Looking for a educational experience for your students at the Zoo? These programs have differing themes depending on group size.
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Home Schools
Home school groups can participate in any of our school programs such as EDventures at the Zoo, Zoo to You, Zoo Classroom, and through our Homeschool Day Events hosted 4 times a school year!
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Zoo Jobs: More than you think
Register for an exciting program to learn about Zoo jobs, offered to high school and college age students.
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If you are interested in booking a school program, please click the link below.
Virtual & Distance Learning Programs
Zoo Classroom - Virtual Programs
We are bringing many of our education programs right into your classroom.
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Zoo EDventures Online Series
A live Facebook series with fun, educational presentations about animals and nature on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10 A.M. EST.
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If you are interested in booking a virtual program, please click the link below.
Bring the Zoo to You (Programs at Your School)
Zoo to You Preschool Programs
We offer developmentally-appropriate programs for preschool classrooms, which include meeting an Animal Ambassador, listening to a story, and looking at various animal artifacts.
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Zoo to You EDventures (offsite programming)
Educational Programs for classrooms or assemblies that are brought to your location within 100-mile radius of the Zoo.
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Video Resources for Teachers
Untamed Science
Bite size video series with activities! Join Rob Nelson from Untamed Science as he learns more about the North Carolina Zoo.
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Wild About Nature
Looking for fun new activities for your family? Our Wild About Nature gives you the tools to make nature play.
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Zoo Science
Come explore the scientific world with us. We will present a new science experiment you can try at home. We will have lots of fun and you may even learn something.
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Other Resources for Teachers
Educator Resources
Our developmentally appropriate educator resources provide lesson plans and activities for all ages and ability levels while meeting curriculum standards.
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