Military Appreciation Week at the North Carolina Zoo Nov 10 - 16, 2018
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Military Appreciation Week at the North Carolina Zoo Nov 10 - 16, 2018

Posted on 11/01/18
Military Appreciation Week at the North Carolina Zoo Nov 10 - 16, 2018 Photo credit: North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC – The North Carolina Zoo is celebrating Veterans Day by offering free admission to military members for the entire week of Nov. 10–16 (Saturday – Friday).

In addition to the free admission for the military member, we are extending $2 off admission for up to six accompanying guests. 

This special military discount is offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military personnel. Please bring any of the following to qualify for the discount:

  • US Veterans ID
  • Military ID
  • DD-214 with Photo ID
  • State driver’s license with the veteran indicator or military identifier
  • ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion 

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About the North Carolina Zoo

At the North Carolina Zoo, we celebrate nature. As the world’s largest natural habitat Zoo, we inspire a lifelong curiosity about animals for the hundreds of thousands of people who visit our Zoo each year. Our dedicated team of experts provides exceptional, compassionate care for the more than 1,600 animals and 52,000 plants that call our Park home. We also lead efforts locally and globally to protect wildlife and wild places because we believe nature’s diversity is critical for our collective future. The North Carolina Zoo invites all of our guests to witness the majesty of the wild in the heart of North Carolina and welcomes everyone to join in our mission to protect nature’s diversity. Visit NCZoo.org to begin your life-changing journey.

About the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. NCDNCR’s mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state’s history, conserving the state’s natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.

NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, two science museums, three aquariums, and Jennette’s Pier, 39 state parks and recreation areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the nation's first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, State Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology, along with the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more information, please call 919- 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov.

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