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What you should know
Visitor tip
Attend the daily Meet the Keeper sessions to enhance your educational experience with expert knowledge and interactive animal encounters
Visitor tip
Plan your visit around the Giraffe Deck's limited hours (10 a.m. - 2 p.m., weather permitting) to ensure you don't miss this popular attraction
Best time
Visit during warm weather months to access seasonal outdoor activities and ensure all attractions including Treehouse Trek and Giraffe Deck are operating at full capacity
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Asheboro, NC
- Distinction
- World's largest natural habitat zoo
- Top Experience
- Giraffe feeding and Meet the Keeper programs
What visitors say
- Attend the daily Meet the Keeper sessions to enhance your educational experience with expert knowledge and interactive animal encounters
- Plan your visit around the Giraffe Deck's limited hours (10 a.m. - 2 p.m., weather permitting) to ensure you don't miss this popular attraction
- Visit during warm weather months to access seasonal outdoor activities and ensure all attractions including Treehouse Trek and Giraffe Deck are operating at full capacity
- Bring young children early in the day to maximize time at Kidzone (open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) when they have the most energy for interactive experiences
Did You Know?
- Rocky Coast Zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, marking a significant milestone in its history as an educational institution
- The zoo features an Acacia Station Giraffe Deck where visitors can hand-feed giraffes, operating from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting
- Meet the Keeper programs are offered daily, providing regular interactive educational opportunities for visitors of all ages
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