North Carolina Zoo

North Carolina Zoo The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is the world's largest natural habitat zoo, with over 2,800 acres.
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Celebrating our Golden Anniversary of 50 wild years! 1947-2024 ✨

World's largest natural habitat zoo. At the North Carolina Zoo, connect with wildlife from two different continents as you explore 500 acres of animals in natural habitats. Walk from Africa’s grasslands to North America’s Arctic coast. Escape to the forests and streams of North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont. Located at the f

oot of the Uwharrie Mountains, the Zoo is just outside the charming southern town of Asheboro. Discover more than 1,700 animals and 52,000 plants along five miles of shaded pathways.

A heartfelt tribute to our late Director and CEO, Pat Simmons, whose leadership left a lasting imprint on every place sh...
11/17/2025

A heartfelt tribute to our late Director and CEO, Pat Simmons, whose leadership left a lasting imprint on every place she served. We remain grateful for her vision and dedication. 💛🌍

👀 Did you know? The North Carolina Zoo is OPEN year round?! This means we are OPEN through the winter! ❄️ During winter ...
11/17/2025

👀 Did you know? The North Carolina Zoo is OPEN year round?! This means we are OPEN through the winter! ❄️ During winter operations, you must park in North America and enter through the North America entrance. You can still access the entire Zoo through the North America entrance, including Africa!

11/15/2025

Pumpkin Palooza was a blast this past weekend!🎃 Some animals ate the pumpkins, while others tore open carved pumpkins containing their diet, creating an enriching challenge for each animal! 🌟

11/15/2025

North American River Otters Bowser and Murphy got some extra pumpkin enrichment from their keepers! We think they enjoyed but see yourself! 👀🎃😂

A few stills from Pumpkin Palooza this past weekend! More gourd fun to come!! ✨ 🎃 ☺️
11/14/2025

A few stills from Pumpkin Palooza this past weekend! More gourd fun to come!! ✨ 🎃 ☺️

We couldn’t let the day pass without wishing our beloved partner, the NC Zoo Society a Happy Birthday! 🥳 🎂Formed on Nove...
11/14/2025

We couldn’t let the day pass without wishing our beloved partner, the NC Zoo Society a Happy Birthday! 🥳 🎂

Formed on November 14, 1968, they are the reason that we, the North Carolina Zoo, exist! The NC Zoo Society is a private non-profit that supports the conservation, education, research, and recreation missions of the North Carolina Zoo.

The Society funds Zoo programs that conserve wildlife, protect wild environments, and conduct research. They fund national and international conservation programs carried out by Zoo staff. Society also provides an array of family-friendly activities like Boo at the Zoo, Ride-And-A-Guide tours, behind the scenes experiences, veterinary camps and other special events to raise money for the Zoo!

If you are a member of the Zoo, the NC Zoo Society is who you have your membership with! Becoming a member is a wonderful gift to not only you and your family, but also the Society! 💙

11/13/2025

Part three! 🤩 Thank you to all the Educators at the Zoo for participating, we appreciate you!💛

11/13/2025

Part two! Our educators are back to share their favorite Biofacts at the Zoo! 🤭

11/13/2025

Today is International Day of Zoo & Aquarium Educators 🤩 To celebrate our spectacular educators, they will be sharing their favorite Biofacts on social media all day, so stay tuned! Our Zoo educators are knowledgeable, kind and friendly, they truly make the guest experience at the Zoo come alive.💗

November 15th is the last day for most attractions at the Zoo! Zoofari, Giraffe Deck and Air Hike & Treehouse Trek will ...
11/12/2025

November 15th is the last day for most attractions at the Zoo! Zoofari, Giraffe Deck and Air Hike & Treehouse Trek will be closed for the season on November 16th. Africa entrance, parking and seasonal attractions will also close on the 16th for the Winter season. This Winter, enter & park at North America. Once you are INSIDE the park you will be able to access both North America & Africa. ❄️ 💙

Thank you Veterans! ❤️Today we honor all those who have served our country. At the North Carolina Zoo, many of our empl...
11/11/2025

Thank you Veterans! ❤️

Today we honor all those who have served our country. At the North Carolina Zoo, many of our employees, volunteers, and seasonal staff have served our country, today we honor & recognize their dedication. Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your service! ⭐

Address

4401 Zoo Pkwy
Asheboro, NC
27205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(800) 488-0444

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