The North Carolina Zoo is located on wooded 2,600 acres (1,100 ha) centrally located in the heart of North Carolina, just south of Asheboro in Randolph County. With 500 acres (200 ha) developed, it is the world's largest natural habitat zoo and one of two state-supported zoos. The North Carolina Zoo is an agency of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The North Carolina Zoo grew from an idea initiated by the Raleigh Jaycees in 1967. The Zoo is 75 miles (121 km) west of Raleigh, 25 miles (40 km) south of Greensboro and 75 miles (121 km) northeast of Charlotte. The NC Zoo has more than 1,800 animals from more than 250 species primarily representing Africa and North America. The zoo is open 363 days a year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) and receives more than 900,000 visitors annually. The North Carolina Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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