Visit the Animal Park at Conservators Center in Burlington, NC!
Reconnect with Wildlife

Visit over 20 species of animals wildly up close

On a tour of our park, you’ll walk the three-quarter-mile path with an experienced tour guide and gain an understanding of each species’ ecological importance. You’ll also get to know each animal’s individual personality and story. We’re all about reconnecting you to wildlife, so every tour is a conversation. Reservations required for certain tours & events.

Public Tours


Looking for an amazing adventure? Meet our animal residents wildly up close! Available on weekends and select holidays.

Unique Experiences


Looking for a more intimate experience? Come on a private tour of the park or host a birthday or anniversary party, or come on a photo safari.

Events


All of our April events have been cancelled or postponed due to the stay-at-home order issued by NC Governor Roy Cooper. We hope to be able to provide some fun and exciting events in May. Stay safe!

Groups


Come on a Wild Field Trip with your students; bring your social group, college club, or girl scouts or boy scouts on a group tour. You can even camp overnight!
 
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Get Involved

There Are Multiple Ways to Join the Animal Park at the Conservators Center Family

Lifetime Adoption

Our adopters help support the care and enrich the quality of life for their adopter animal(s). Every week, dozens of adopters spend time visiting with their adoptees, sometimes bringing gifts and engaging safely with their chosen animals in many ways.
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Wild About Wolves

Once a month, members will participate in an hour-long visit with the pups and members of their care team. These visits will not involve contact with the wolves, but will involve in-depth discussion about their species, their individual development, and their overall care.
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Volunteer

Volunteers are found at every level of the organization and no previous experience is required to become a volunteer. Donating your time to the Animal Park gives you the opportunity to be a part of wildlife education and species preservation advocacy.
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Membership

A membership at Animal Park is a great way to get involved and support the animals you love. Membership comes with a number of benefits including unlimited Adventure Tours for you and up to three guests, depending on the membership level you select.
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The Animal Park at the Conservators Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to reconnecting people with wildlife. We are focused on public education throughout the Triangle and Triad areas of North Carolina and partner with other organizations around the state and across the country to create opportunities for members of the public to learn more about the animals we share our planet with.
 
 
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The Animal Park is CLOSED!
Learn more about our COVID-19 Response here.

Please consider helping to support our animal residents during this stressful time by donating to the Animal Park.

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