A trip to the North Carolina Zoo can fill a day with walking, wildlife and plenty of questions from the kids. Pairing it with a campground stay gives your family time to enjoy the area without trying to fit everything into one hurried outing.
Zooland Family Campground is in Asheboro and presents itself as a base for nearby attractions. Here is a simple way to plan a North Carolina Zoo camping weekend around both the day out and time together at camp. Zooland FC
Plan Your North Carolina Zoo Camping Weekend Before You Leave
Start with the zoo’s official ticket page. Check its current hours, ticket rules and any updates for your travel dates. The zoo says online tickets must be purchased at least a day before a visit, so it is useful to check this before your weekend begins. North Carolina Zoo
Next, choose your campground accommodation. Zooland offers RV site options and a cabin booking page. Check availability and the details of your chosen site or cabin before making your plans. zoolandfc.com
Give the Zoo Its Own Day
It is tempting to add several stops to the same day. With children, a simpler plan usually leaves more room to enjoy the visit.
Pack comfortable shoes, water and anything your family normally needs for a full day out. Before you leave the campground, decide when you would like to take a break. You can always adjust as the day unfolds.
The zoo’s official website is the best place to check current visitor information. Avoid building your schedule around an exhibit or activity until you have confirmed it will be available. North Carolina Zoo
Save Time for the Campground
Your zoo visit may be the main event, but the time around it can be just as enjoyable. Give the children a chance to play, share their favorite animal sightings and unwind before bed.
Zooland lists a playground, gem mining and pedal carts among its amenities. Review the current amenities and choose one or two activities rather than trying to do them all. Zooland FC
For another take on planning time outdoors with children, see Zooland’s guide to introducing young kids to the outdoors. Its article on short family camping trips can help you keep a weekend itinerary manageable.
Leave Room for One Favorite Memory
At dinner or on the drive home, ask everyone to name one thing they enjoyed most. The answers may have little to do with your original plans. That is part of the fun of traveling together.
Ready to put your North Carolina Zoo camping weekend on the calendar? Check the zoo’s visitor information, then explore your stay options at Zooland Family Campground.
