💬 What Parents Say

  • 🕐Plan to arrive early or visit on weekdays to avoid crowds. Reviews note Junction Plaza gets very busy and fills up fast, so making advance reservations is essential.
  • 💡Wear comfortable walking shoes and plan for 2-3 hours. Most walking paths are shaded which improves comfort, but budget time for the butterfly garden, VR Africa experience, and multiple food stops.
  • 💡Don't miss the Meet the Keeper experiences and visit the Acacia Station Giraffe Deck (10 a.m. - 2 p.m., weather permitting) for interactive educational moments with staff.
  • 💡Bring your own food if possible, as Junction Plaza's prices are inflated due to limited outside food options at the zoo. If eating on-site, the cafe offers good food variety including pizza.
  • 💡Visit Treehouse Trek (10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and Kidzone (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) early in your visit when energy levels are highest, especially with young children.

Hours

Monday9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
Thursday9 AM–5 PM
Friday9 AM–5 PM
Saturday9 AM–5 PM
Sunday9 AM–5 PM

Junction Plaza

★★★★☆ 4.4 (114 reviews)
📍 Asheboro, NC 27205
Type
Zoo
Location
Asheboro, NC
Notable Feature
World's largest natural habitat zoo
Best For
All ages
Interactive Experiences
Giraffe feeding, Meet the Keeper programs, playgrounds, treehouses

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