Carnivore Preservation Trust The 55-acre
compound is home to approximately 140 animals representing 11 species of
threatened and endangered carnivores from around the world. These
include tigers, spotted leopards, snow leopards, jaguars, ocelots,
servals, caracals, binturongs, and more. 1940 Hanks Chapel
Rd. Pittsboro, NC
27312 9919) 542-4684 pamfulk@cptigers.org
The Duke University Primate Center Meet the
amazing Lemurs of the world renowned Duke Primate Center. This is a
unique experience and a chance to learn more about several special
species of animals. Tours of the Center are by appointment only, and all
visitors to the Primate Center must schedule an appointment in advance
of their arrival. Please call at least two weeks in advance of the date
you wish to come. To arrange a tour, call (919) 489-3364 and speak to a
DUPC staffer. 3705 Erwin Rd.
Durham 27705 (919) 489-3364 primate@acpub.duke.edu
NC Zoo Come and explore
more than 500 acres which will allow you to see everything from Polar
Bears to an authentic African marketplace. The country's largest and
finest walk-through, natural-habitat zoo. Open April-September 9am-5pm
daily and October-March 9am-4pm daily. $10 for adults and $6 for kids,
students, and seniors. 4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC
27205 (800) 488-0444
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher The Aquarium
includes indoor and outdoor exhibits, auditorium, classrooms, meeting
rooms, and a gift shop. In addition, there are daily programs featuring
live animals, marine life videos and special activities. Open year-round
from 9am-5pm daily. Admission prices are $7 for adults, $5 ages 6-17,
and free to kids 5 and under. 900 Loggerhead
Rd. Kure Beach, NC
28449 (800) 832-3474
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island The Aquarium
offers a wide variety of free programs and activities year-round. Daily
programs include marine life videos, live animal programs, audience
participation games, demonstrations and more. Live animal programs in
the Aquarium auditorium may feature alligators, sea turtles or snakes.
Fish in selected tanks are fed daily. The zoo is open year-round from
9am-5pm daily. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-17,
and Free to children 5 and under. Just off Airport Rd. Manteo, NC (252) 473-3494 rimail@ncaquariums.com
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science See the best
collection of living North Carolina wildlife in the area including
alligators, bats, snakes, turtles, owls, fish, an opossum, and a
woodchuck. Visit with the black bears, birds of prey, and endangered red
wolves. Admission prices are $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, $6 for
ages 3-12, and free under age 3. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm and Sun.
12-5pm. 433 Murray Ave. Durham, NC 27704
(919) 220-5429 contactus@ncmls.org
