Shadow a Veterinarian for a Day.
Masks and other protective equipment may be required.
One Shadow a Veterinarian for a Day experience is offered on weekdays only (Monday through Friday) between March 1 and October 31.
These experiences must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance on a date that is acceptable to the veterinary staff and the tour-goer.
Eligibility: Participants must be at least 16 years old and should have a strong interest in veterinary medicine.
Times: The program begins at 7:45 a.m. and usually ends between 2 and 3 p.m. A pizza lunch is provided.
Price: $575 for Zoo Society members and $615 for non-members. (All but $15 of this fee provides a tax-deductible donation to the North Carolina Zoological Society, the private 501(c)3 non-profit that raises funds for the North Carolina Zoo. These proceeds support the needs of the Zoo’s veterinary hospital.
Shadow a Veterinarian for a Day is an exclusive, weekday-only experience for one person to spend approximately seven hours accompanying a North Carolina Zoo veterinarian. While the day is designed to reflect a “typical” schedule, no two days are ever truly typical in zoo veterinary medicine. Each experience is shaped by the medical needs of the animals, and unexpected emergencies may arise that can alter the course of the day. This is not a one-on-one experience with a veterinarian, as many procedures require a full support team to ensure everything runs safely and smoothly. Participants observe the collaborative nature of zoo veterinary care, which requires veterinarians, vet techs, and animal care staff to work together.
Shadow a Veterinarian For Two
Masks and other protective equipment may be required.
One Shadow a Veterinarian for Two experience is offered on weekends only from March 1 through October 31.
These experiences must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance on a weekend date that is acceptable to the veterinarian and the participants.
Eligibility: Recommended for ages 16 and older. Arrangements can be made for an adult to accompany a child seven years old or older.
Times. Starts at 8:45 and ends around 1 p.m. A pizza lunch is provided. Optional two-hour cart tour is available.
Price: $575 for Zoo Society members and $615 for non-members. All but $25 of this fee provides a tax-deductible donation to the North Carolina Zoological Society, the private 501(c)3 non-profit that raises funds for the North Carolina Zoo. These proceeds support the needs of the Zoo’s veterinary hospital.
Shadow a Veterinarian for Two is an exclusive weekend-only experience for two people to spend approximately 4 hours with a Zoo veterinarian during morning rounds. Participants enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at veterinary care in action. Each experience is unique, as guests observe real-time medical evaluations and procedures as they take place at the Zoo.
Following rounds, guests return to the veterinary hospital to enjoy a pizza lunch with the veterinarian and members of the support team. After lunch, an optional two-hour golf cart tour of the Zoo is available to participants who wish to take advantage of it.