The World’s Largest Zoo Is Right Here In North Carolina And You’ll Want To Plan Your Visit
With 100 counties and so much land mass to cover, it stands to reason that someone could spend a lifetime here and still not discover all the goodness this state has to offer. But most people have at least heard of the North Carolina Zoo, even if they haven’t actually gone (yet). What most people may not realize is that the North Carolina Zoo is not only the largest walk-through zoo, but also the largest natural habitat zoo in the world.
Located just outside of Asheboro, the NC Zoo was the first zoo in the country to establish natural habitats for their residents.
And it doesn't mean some of them don't like up close (friendly) encounters. Go for it! And then prepare for more discovery, because there is so much more to see and do at the zoo...
With the purchase of an add-on ticket you can board the Zoofari Tour (available April through October), a specially outfitted open-air vehicle that takes you to part of the zoo where you'll get exclusive up close views of some of the animals. What fun!
The two main areas of the zoo, North America and Africa, are on opposite ends of the property. There is an entrance at both ends, so you can decide which continent on which to begin your visit.
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer for OnlyInYourState.com. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak and check out new adventures.
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