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For Over Fifty Years
Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
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What we do
The North Carolina Zoo protects wildlife and wild places and inspires people to join us in conserving the natural world.
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Events

Giraffe

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What's New at the Zoo

Something NEW and exciting is always happening at the world's largest natural habitat zoo. 

•  Beloved Pet Ofrenda

•  Military Appreciation Week

•  New 5-month-old Porcupine

Lovely view from North America plaza of the lake, blue skies and a sculpture in the foreground.

Beloved Pet Ofrenda

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Military Appreciation Day

Military Appreciation Week

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American Porcupine Rime

North American Porcupine

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Plan Your Visit
Today at the Zoo
Feeding Times

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Garden Friends Playground

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Instagram @NCZoo

Stay in touch with the Zoo! Follow us on social media for updates on everything from our wildlife conservation efforts to your favorite animals. Share your photos, stories, and videos with us as we celebrate 50 WILD years in 2024.

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Thank you for participating in our Beloved Pet Ofrenda. Let’s take a moment to remember & honor our Beloved Pets. 🧡🐾 #belovedpetofrenda #nczoo
In honor of National Bison Day, enjoy our pals at Prairie with their Pumpkin Palooza enrichment. 🦬 🎃 The North American Bison is the official national mammal of the United States! Bison play a significant role to the United States both environmentally & culturally. Let’s celebrate these magnificent mammal’s strength and resilience! #NationalBisonDay
Goin’ hog wild for a ✨speedy✨ spooky snack attack🎃🐽 #pumpkin
The fall fun continues! Still rolling Pumpkin Palooza content your way! 🎃 Another big thank you to the Keepers & Staff who made this festive enrichment possible. 💛 p.s. If you saw this yesterday no you didn't (technical difficulties 😜). #pumpkinpalooza
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Five Zoo volunteers posing for the camera in Africa Plaza.

Volunteer

There are many rewarding ways to volunteer your time at our park. Opportunities range from gardening to greeting to helping guests feed giraffes!

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Kidzone

Nature Play Area for families to explore, get wet, get muddy, meet Animal Ambassadors, build a survival shelter, walk the Treetop Trail and more! Our play areas feature a stream, a fort making zone, a mud cafe, and more. Available year-round and free with admission.

 

Zoo Tours

Zoo Tours: Family Activities for All

Join a behind-the-scenes tour of our animal habitats and have a close animal encounter with the North Carolina Zoo Society!