North Carolina Zoological Park - Asheboro Zoos and Aquarium
- Address: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205-1425
- Phone: 3368797200
- Email: firstname.lastname@ncmail.net
- Website:www.nczoo.org
| Average Rating |
4.5
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23+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
8+ reviews |
| Epinions.com | 4.0 |
14+ reviews |
| Yelp | 5.0 |
1+ reviews |
North Carolina Zoological Park
4401 Zoo PkwyAsheboro, NC, 27205-1425
North Carolina Zoological Park Details
Full Amenity List
- Strollers Available
- Picnic Tables
- Gift Shop
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Restrooms
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Located about 75 miles west of Raleigh in Asheboro, N.C. Zoo is nationally recognized as one of the nation’s finest zoos. It was the first American zoo designed from its inception around the "natural habitat" philosophy--presenting animals and plants in exhibits that closely resemble the habitats in which they would be found in the wild. Among the most popular exhibits are those that display polar bears, sea lions, river otters, alligators, elephants, gorillas, baboons, rhinoceros, giraffes, and zebras. The 37-acre African Plains exhibit alone is as large a many entire zoos. The 11-acre Prairie ... more on nczoo.org
- Situated on over 500 acres, this zoo is the largest and finest walkthrough, ... more on Wcities
- The North Carolina Zoological Park, with more than 500 acres in its African and North American ... more on epinions.com
- The North Carolina Zoological Park, with more than 500 acres in its African and North American continental regions, is a place of wonder and discovery. It is the country's largest and finest walk-through ... more on Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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5.0
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The best place on Earth!!
(September 06, 2002 00:00)
We have a pre-school age child and since she was under a year old, we take her at least three times a year. This is the best place on Earth ... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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2.0
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You will think you have been on a SAFARI at the NC Zoological Park.
The NC Zoological Park is our state zoo. They do us ... CyndiA, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com
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Bring your walking shoes!
The zoo is always a great idea for the family. We went on an overcast ... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com
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5.0
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jmapple a. 's review
This zoo is huge!!! I am just sitting limp ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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5.0
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We Love it!!
(March 06, 2003 00:00)
We go to the zoo all the time and it is so much fun! It ... kasie_from_cali, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
Directions
From Lexington, Mocksville, Asheville/ US 64 E Take US 64 East Turn RIGHT on ZOO PARKWAY/ NC 159 Go 4.4 miles Turn LEFT at Zoo Entrance From Apex, Cary, Raleigh / US 64 W Take 64 West Turn LEFT on ZOO PARKWAY/ NC 159 Go 4.4 miles Turn LEFT at Zoo Entrance
Hours
The North Carolina Zoo is open 364 days a year. The Zoo is closed Christmas day and during severe weather.
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Adults $10.00 Senior Citizens 62 and + $8.00 College Students (with valid student ID) $8.00 Children 2-12 $6.00
- Educational Program: http://www.nczoo.org/education/
- Events: KidZone, ZooCool, Zoofest, Native American Art, Dance, Music and Mystery, Boo At the Zoo
- Year Built: 1976
Other Web Resources
- Read more about North Carolina Zoological Park on Yahoo! Travel
- www.nczoo.org
- http://www.visitnc.com
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