North Carolina Zoological Society
 United States  / North Carolina  |  Animals/Wildlife

To provide excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and a better future for all living things.

The North Carolina Zoological Society is a private, 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that supports the North Carolina Zoological Park. The Society raises funds from private individuals, corporations, and foundations through its membership programs (for individuals, families, and businesses); annual, capital, and planned-giving campaigns; gift shop sales; grant requests; special events and travel; adoption; and other programs. The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro exhibits more than 1,100 animals from 250 species. These native African and North American species live in natural habitats scattered through 500 acres of Piedmont woodlands.

Animals and exhibit plants

Endangered plant species programs

Plants of Africa Complex

Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Learning Center

Veterinary residency program

Trainings&Equipment

Wildlife rehabilitation programs

Conservation programs

Breeding and managing rare species of birds facility

Manage Listing