North Carolina Zoo Review

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North Carolina Zoo

  • Address: 4401 Zoo Pkwy. , Asheboro, NC, 27205 | Map It
  • Phone: 336/879-7000; 800/488-0444
  • www.nczoo.org

Fodor's Review:

The 1,500-acre North Carolina Zoo, home to more than 1,100 animals representing more than 250 species, was the first zoo in the country designed from the get-go as a natural-habitat facility. It includes more than five miles of walking trails. The park includes the 300-acre African pavilion, which features the new Watani Grasslands elephant exhibit, a 200-acre North American habitat 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.

  • Cost: $10
  • Open: Apr.-Sept., daily 9-5; Oct.-Mar., daily 9-4.
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