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Explore an NC Zoo Near You

A new attraction at the North Carolina Zoo near Asheboro highlights exotic birds. The fast-paced “Birds in Flight” features majestic macaws, sun conures, falcons, hawks, vultures and owls up close and personal or doing aerial acrobatics under the open sky. Visitors to the zoo - the largest “natural habitat” zoo in the country - also can see a wide range of critters and engage in fun activities such as its Air Hikes Ropes Course. For more information, call 800-488-0444 or visit nczoo.org.

There are also many private and/or family-run zoos in the state to enjoy. Here’s a sampling: 

Zootastic

448 Pilch Rd, Troutman | [map new-window]
888-966-0069 | zootasticpark.com

Lazy 5 Ranch

15100 Highway 150 East, Mooresville | [map new-window]
704-663-5100 | lazy5ranch.com
Read more about this zoo

Lynnwood Park Zoo

1071 Wells Rd, Jacksonville | [map new-window]
910-938-5848 | lynnwoodparkzoo.com

Aloha Safari Zoo

159 Mini Ln, Cameron | [map new-window]
919-770-7109 | http://alohasafarizoo.org

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