North Carolina Zoological Park
add photosVisit the North Carolina Zoo for fun with family and friends, for face-to-face animal encounters, to enchant and educate children or perhaps to enjoy the glorious gardens. Connect with wildlife from two different continents as you explore 500 acres of exhibits carefully constructed to resemble natural habitats. Walk from Africa’s grasslands to North America’s Arctic coast.
Learn how the Zoo works to conserve and protect wild things and wild places. Escape to the forests and streams of North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont. Located at the foot of the Uwharrie Mountains, the Zoo is just outside the charming southern town of Asheboro.
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"Summer Trip to the Zoo"
Surely the animals do not appreciate the heat during the summer in North Carolina. I can be positive about this--when my husband and I took a trip here, we barely saw any animals out in the exhibits. My advice would be to plan your visit in the early spring or later in the year during fall. It is beautiful at the zoo, but I would like to see some animals!
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"a very exciting place"
North carolina zoological park is really a great zoo.It has almost all varieties of animals.We saw tiger,lion,giraffee,crocodile and so many animals.It is a kidsfriendly zoo.My kid enjoys a lot.She is very thrilled upon seeing all these animals.We get opportunity to feed the animals.My daughter fed the animals without any fear.She enjoyed it a lot.We go to this place very frequently.We didnot get bored of it yet.She still remembers the experiences at zoo.
'11, '12
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"Great zoo! And Check out the Dinos, too!"
The NC Zoological Park feels more like a nature preserve than a zoo. The exhibits are spacious and animals are mostly in their natural habitat. The paths connecting the exhibits are covered with shade trees so that you feel like you're hiking rather than at an amusement park or tourist trap. The only downside is that healthy snacks and meals are hard to come by, so pack a lunch! Otherwise, this is well worth the trip!
And from now until October 2012, they have a Dinosaur exhibit. It costs a little extra, but the dinos are 3d and make noises and spit water (watch out!). The kids loved it and at the end there was an interactive area. Definitely worth the extra $.
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"NC Zoo"
I have been visiting this zoo in Asheboro my entire life. It is a kid-friendly spot and is great if you're in need of a one-day vacation. Spread out among acres of lush land, this zoo is sure to give you a workout. However, there are trams that are available to carry you throughout the different areas, and misting stations to cool you down if you get too hot. I have been very impressed with the animal selection and the staff is great!
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"None better than the NC Zoo"
My family and I try to get to the NC Zoo each year and most years we make it. Its our favorite place to take a nice weekend trip. Its deff. a place you will spend the entire day at. My advice start as soon as the gates open on the African side, you can see the rhinos and elephants easily in the early mornings. from there take your time and enjoy all the zoo has to offer, by the end of the day you will probably want to take the tram back to the side you entered on and just relax as you ride threw the scenery the zoo has to offer.
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"Best Family Attraction"
You’ll want to head to one of the best family attractions in the state, the North Carolina Zoo, one of the largest walk-through zoos in the world. Great care has been taken to create this natural-habitat zoo to give you the best possible view of the animals on display. While you can walk through the zoo, a tram allows you to go back and see your favorite parts over and over.
The North American Region, with more than 200 acres, features ten different exhibits that cover everything from deserts to swamps to prairies. In this region you’ll see bison in an eleven-acre exhibit, roadrunners, rattlesnakes, and polar bears diving into a huge tank of water, as well as puffins, sea lions, and more at play. Also part of the North American Region is the Red Wolf Species Survival Plan, one element of the zoo’s commitment to save the endangered animal and reintroduce it into the wild.
Next journey to Africa at the zoo’s 500-acre region that includes nine exhibits. Among those is a 37-acre African Plains exhibit that includes some of the largest animals that naturally roam the plains of the African continent. Here antelope graze an open plain, giraffes tower at treetop level, and elephants get up close and personal. In this region you also get a chance to look massive gorillas in the eye and muse at the antics of monkeys and baboons.
One of the best parts of the African exhibit is the R. J. Reynolds Forest Aviary, including more than 1,700 tropical plants and one hundred birds. A carousel and 4-D adventure ride round out this great experience. There is a picnic area located at the main entrance, and snack bars and refreshment stands are scattered throughout the park. Lockers are also provided.
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"Great zoo..."
This centrally located zoo is well set up and easy to find your way around. The animals are in natural habitats and are easy for a young child to view. There are also several playground with climbing equipment which our kids thoroughly loved. If you get tired of walking, there is a "bus" that you can hop aboard.
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