Explore an NC Zoo Near You
A sampling of zoos around the state
A new attraction at the North Carolina Zoo near Asheboro highlights exotic birds. The fast-paced “Birds in Flight” features majestic macaws, sun conures, falcons, hawks, vultures and owls up close and personal or doing aerial acrobatics under the open sky. Visitors to the zoo — the largest “natural habitat” zoo in the country — also can see a wide range of critters and engage in fun activities such as its Air Hikes Ropes Course. For more information, call 800-488-0444 or visit nczoo.org.
There are also many private and/or family-run zoos in the state to enjoy. Here’s a sampling:
Zootastic
448 Pilch Rd, Troutman | [map ]
888-966-0069 | zootasticpark.com
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Highway 150 East, Mooresville | [map ]
704-663-5100 | lazy5ranch.com
Read more about this zoo
Lynnwood Park Zoo
1071 Wells Rd, Jacksonville | [map ]
910-938-5848 | lynnwoodparkzoo.com
Aloha Safari Zoo
159 Mini Ln, Cameron | [map ]
919-770-7109 | http://alohasafarizoo.org
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