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Gorilla habitat closed
The gorilla habitat will be closed starting Jan. 18 for a few months due to habitat upgrades.
Upcoming Events
The North Carolina Zoo hosts events from April to December that are designed to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
Apr 22
Earth Day - Party for the Planet
Celebrate Earth Day at Help Save Gorillas with us at the North Carolina Zoo on April 22
May 13
North Carolina Zoo's Annual Plant Sale
Don't miss the Zoo's annual plant sale! Garden delights for everyone!
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Oct 28 - Oct 29
BOO at the NC ZOO
Celebrate the excitement of the season with a weekend of safe daytime Halloween fun. Enjoy trick or treat games, storytelling, live entertainment and a children’s costume contest.
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Oct 28 - Oct 29
BOO at the NC ZOO
Celebrate the excitement of the season with a weekend of safe daytime Halloween fun. Enjoy trick or treat games, storytelling, live entertainment and a children’s costume contest.
Nov 06 - Nov 12
Military Appreciation Week
The North Carolina Zoo celebrates Veteran's day with a military appreciation week.
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.
May 30
Jun 20
Jul 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 19
Quiet Days
On Quiet Days at the North Carolina Zoo, we offer a more sensory-friendly experience and invite all that are looking to visit the Zoo on a less crowded day.