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North Carolina Zoo
North Carolina Zoo Review
The over 2,200-acre zoo, home to more than 1,100 animals from more than 250 species and with more than 5 mi of walking trails, was the first zoo in the country designed from the get-go as a natural-habitat facility. The park includes the 300-acre African Region, which features the Watani Grasslands elephant exhibit, a 200-acre North American Region with polar bears and grizzlies, and an interactive kids zone. This is a massive park, so take advantage of the tram that connects the various areas.
- Address: 4401 Zoo Pkwy., Asheboro, NC, 27205 | Map It
- Phone: 336/879-7000; 800/488-0444
- Cost: $12
- Hours: Apr.--Sept., daily 9--5; Oct.--Mar., daily 9--4.
- Website: www.nczoo.org
- Location: Asheboro
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