"Lunch and Learn" Programs

Lunch and Learn programs last about an hour and begin at noon. They are available on weekdays only. Each program includes lunch for up to two people and the Zoo professional, as well as a brief behind-the-scenes experience. Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Lunch and Learn - Zoo Vet

This program includes a tour of the Zoo’s veterinary hospital and Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

The program cost of $350 for Zoo Society members and $375 for non-members provides Zoo admission, lunch, and the experience for two people and a $300 tax-deductible donation to the North Carolina Zoological Society, the private 501(c)3 non-profit that raises funds for the North Carolina Zoo.

Proceeds will support the needs of the Zoo's veterinary hospital.