Ride-and-a-Guide Programs!

The Basics of Booking a Tour.
To begin the process of booking a tour, call Karen Powell (336.879.7262) or Lisa Smith (336.879.7251) to discuss your plans.

  1. Keep in mind that these tours are available only on weekdays, but they are not available on weekdays that coincide with major holidays or school closings for spring breaks.
  2. To give us adequate time to arrange your outing, call to reserve a tour at least two weeks before the date that you plan to visit.
  3. Basic tour costs vary with the tour's duration and the Zoo Society membership status of the person booking the tour. NC Zoo Society members receive a discount as a benefit of their membership.
  4. Once a tour ends, guests may continue to visit the Zoo on their own. 
Quoted prices cover the cost of touring 1 -5 people in a golf cart.
 Groups of six or more may add additional carts for $150 per cart.

1.5-hour (one cart) – An experienced guide showcases as many animal habitats as possible during the allotted time.
Cost: $165 for members* and $185 for non-members (includes Zoo admission)
2-hour tour (one cart) – Hop aboard and create a memorable visit!
Cost: $225 for members* and $250 for non-members (includes Zoo admission)
3-hour tour (one cart)* – Visit all of the Zoo's iconic animals as well as your personal favorites.
Cost: $325 for members and $350 for non-members (includes Zoo admission)
NEW...Half-day tour (one cart)* - Spend a leisurely half-day visiting all the Zoo has to offer.
Cost: $425 for members * and $450 for non-members (includes Zoo admission)

OTHER TOUR OPTIONS

Meet & Greet Tour with a surprise Behind-the-Scenes Experience**
Lunch is included with this option. Limited to 1 cart. A second cart is not available for this tour.

Cost: $1,000 for members and $1,150 for Non-Members

OR ADD SOME ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO OUR BASIC TOUR

Hire Additional carts,  $150 per cart

Include lunches on a tour: $15/adult  $10/child

**Age restrictions apply to all behind-the-scenes tours.
Age restrictions vary depending on the species involved, but children must be at least 5 years old to attend any behind-the-scenes programs.

 

* Current North Carolina Zoo Society members receive a discount on the tour price as a benefit of their membership.