The North Carolina Zoo

The North Carolina Zoo has a unique draw to it because of the extensive list of species in over 500 acres of exhibits. Head on over to Asheboro, NC if you're looking for a shorter, cheaper, and closer version of an African safari. The zoo also supports wildlife in many different ways besides their exhibits. The revenues from tickets; which are anywhere from $4-$14 depending on the age, group, and package; helps protect the the natural environments of their creatures.

There is something of interest for everyone with well over 1,000 animals at the North Carolina Zoo. The gardens and exhibits are also an impressive display of many different natural habitats. Interactive activities, unique to each exhibit, offer endless possibilities for a day of adventure. There are opportunities for birthday parties, picnics, playgrounds, education, live entertainment, and many other unique activities. You will leave the North Carolina Zoo feeling as though you have traveled from Africa to North America in an afternoon.