From the trees to the ponds, you’ll find several species including some of our largest and most popular animals.

From our playful sloth bears to South America’s largest bear, the Andean bear, encounter some of the world’s most magnificent bears.

Lions and tigers, oh my. Here you’ll find our family of large and endangered cats from around the world.

These are not your average birds—in this exhibit you’ll find swans, flamingos, and more.

Locate and map pika populations in Oregon

Wild learning awaits! The North Carolina Zoo offers educational programs that meet standards, inspire conservation, and engage students in-person and virtually!

Help volunteers learn about wetlands and conserve amphibians.

Understand how galaxies formed by studying their shapes.

Participants will discover the layers of a rainforests, meet animals that call the canopy home, and learn how the North Carolina Zoo helps protect these ecosystems!

Through an educational program or guided hike, participants will learn about the high-altitude life of animals in the mountains!