NC Zoo
A trip to see the beautiful and exotic animals of Africa will take less than two hours from Raleigh. It’s a trip to the North Carolina Zoo located in Asheboro, North Carolina. Zebras, Giraffes, and over 1600 animals await you on 2,600 wooded acres near Asheboro. The NC Zoo is the worlds largest natural habitat zoo. Grab your picnic basket for a westward drive from Raleigh of 81 miles. The trip will take around one hour and twenty eight minutes.
NC Zoo Facts
Address: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
Hours: The NC Zoo is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The hours may change due to the weather.
April – October 9am to 5pm
November – March 9am to 4pm
Raleigh To Asheboro
Distance: 81 Miles Travel Time: Approximately 1 Hour 28 Minutes