On weekends, the Zoo may experience high attendance. For your safety and guest experience, the Zoo may need to limit parking once the lots are full. We typically reopen the parking lots once guests start leaving and spaces open. Check on our social media or website for up-to-date information on parking status. Read our tips for visiting.
All animals at the North Carolina Zoo engage in a complex behavioral management program that keeps them mentally and physically stimulated. The arctic fox training encourages them to take part in their own wellness. The keepers also present them with activities that rouse their natural curiosity and digging behaviors.