Visited for our anniversary weekend. We enjoyed ourselves, but we were super exhausted by the end of the day. You spend most of the time walking uphill, but there are plenty of stops along the way to rest. Bring comfortable shoes!
There are places to eat once in the zoo. Don't know how affordable the prices are, since we ate prior to entry.
Plenty of charging stations for electric vehicles. We were in the zoo the entire afternoon so it was nice to be able to come back to a charged car.
Overall, we enjoyed our experience and look forward to coming back.
Clean& fun. Well guided trails and trams to travel on. Good food is available at multiple spots in the zoo. Bathrooms are set throughout the whole zoo. And in great spots. The animals and environments are well cared for, and so magical to see. Strollers and handicap electric scooters available to rent. It really is worth the trip. And cheap tickets for such a large zoo. Recommended 100% for any age.
Also, the paths are all shaded by trees so it's not miserable to walk in the blaring sun.
This is one of my favorite zoos. I generally have a love/hate relationship with zoos because I feel that many animals don’t have enough space in them. For the most part, other than a few of the large cats exhibits, I do not feel that way here. I’m impressed by how large the exhibits are. That does mean that there is a lot of walking and you may not see some animals. I think it’s a good trade off. Prices are cheap. The team is wonderful for when you’re exhausted and need a lift back to the front entrance. They have several education programs and are very involved in rehabilitation programming as well. 10/10 would recommend. I should also add that I’ve been several times and am a zoo member so I’ll definitely be back!
One of the Top Ten Zoos in the country FOR SURE! I enjoy walking around and seeing and photographing the plant-life and floral-life equally as much as I do the animals! This is an absolutely beautiful zoo! Well cared for and landscaped. We love bringing our little boy here and he has always enjoyed himself here too! He loves the outdoor playground areas they have here for kids! FYI - If you buy the yearly family pass here at the zoo, it is also good to get you into the Sylvan Heights Bird Park, which is equally as AWESOME!!! Best bird aviary I have ever been to! Amazing! It is in the exact opposite direction from Raleigh though, but WELL WORTH the visit!!!
The best zoo you could ever go to. The animals are treated well and are visibly happy. Always wandering around or interacting with their enrichment toys. I've been coming to this zoo since I was a toddler and it has grown into something so amazing and beautiful. I can't wait for the Asia expansion!!
Wonderful family experience with a variety of animals from different continents. Habitats are realistic and created to ensure the well being of the animals and the enjoyment of the visitors. Animals looked well cared for. Interactive offerings for children. Admission was reasonable, but food...not so much for families. Bring snacks or food for a quick bite.
Jmitchellfamily Mitchell
+5
Lots of fun, nice and clean and friendly. Food is pricey and it's a very large area to walk but you can take a tram from one side to other free. Gift shop reasonable prices with friendly staff. Beautiful zoo.
Loved it. This was my second time here but this time we went to the Africa side only. It was a long walk with two kids and a senior. But we enjoyed every bit of it. The park was very clean and the entrance price wasn't too bad. If you have small kids bring a stroller and/ or carrier. We also brought some snacks to the park. I definitely recommend this place.
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