The beautiful city of Charlotte in North Carolina has a lot to offer. As the biggest city in the entire state, Charlotte is regarded as the cultural and commercial hub of NC, featuring many tourist attractions, exciting nightlife, a beautiful cityscape, and all sorts of monuments to visit and outdoor activities to enjoy. If you’re looking for a zoo to see some wild animals in Charlotte, however, you’re out of luck. The city doesn’t have its own zoo just yet. Fortunately, many other great zoos and animal attractions can be found right nearby. Here are some details on the best zoos near Charlotte, NC.

North Carolina Zoo

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Riverbanks Zoo

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