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North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro

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#1 of 17 in Zoos & Aquariums in North Carolina
Must see · Zoo · Zoo / Aquarium
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Spread out across 810 hectares (2,000 acres), North Carolina Zoo is the largest walk-through zoo in the world. More than 1,600 animals from more than 250 species, split into an Africa and North America section, live here. The African habitat houses such creatures as ostriches, elephants, gorillas, and lemurs, while the North American part hosts alligators, bears, sea lions, the largest collection of Alaskan seabirds in the country, and much more. Don't miss the critically acclaimed aviary, with free-flying birds in tropical rainforest conditions. The zoo makes getting around easy, thanks to 8 km (5 mi) of walking paths, as well as trams and air-conditioned buses. Lines for the trams and buses can be long, so wear comfortable shoes. Take a look at our Asheboro trip planner to schedule your visit to North Carolina Zoo and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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  • We have been members of the NC Zoo Society for 35-40 years and have never been disappointed in our visits. The staff is always very helpful, and the various presentations provided by the volunteers... 
    We have been members of the NC Zoo Society for 35-40 years and have never been disappointed in our visits. The staff is always very helpful, and the various presentations provided by the volunteers...  more »
  • Beautiful! Friendly staff. Took friends visiting from Minnesota who watch a show about the zoo. Appreciate the trains and mobile carts. 
    Beautiful! Friendly staff. Took friends visiting from Minnesota who watch a show about the zoo. Appreciate the trains and mobile carts.  more »
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  • Visited for our anniversary weekend. We enjoyed ourselves, but we were super exhausted by the end of the day. You spend most of the time walking uphill, but there are plenty of stops along the way to rest. Bring comfortable shoes! There are places to eat once in the zoo. Don't know how affordable the prices are, since we ate prior to entry. Plenty of charging stations for electric vehicles. We were in the zoo the entire afternoon so it was nice to be able to come back to a charged car. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and look forward to coming back.
  • Clean& fun. Well guided trails and trams to travel on. Good food is available at multiple spots in the zoo. Bathrooms are set throughout the whole zoo. And in great spots. The animals and environments are well cared for, and so magical to see. Strollers and handicap electric scooters available to rent. It really is worth the trip. And cheap tickets for such a large zoo. Recommended 100% for any age. Also, the paths are all shaded by trees so it's not miserable to walk in the blaring sun.

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