North Carolina Reciprocity Programs

Learn more about reciprocity programs in our blog post! Here is a complete list of AZA, ASTC, ACM, and AHS reciprocity program locations in North Carolina for 2026. Always call ahead to check for reciprocal benefits.

Participating Locations in North Carolina

• North Carolina Zoo
  Asheboro
  Programs: AZA
• Western North Carolina Nature Center
  Asheville
  Programs: AZA, ASTC
• Asheville Museum of Science
  Asheville
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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• The North Carolina Arboretum
  Asheville
  Programs: AHS
  📍 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, North Carolina 28806
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• Daniel Stowe Conservancy
  Belmont
  Programs: AHS
  📍 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina 28012
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• The Children's Playhouse
  Boone
  Programs: ACM
  📍 400 Tracy Cir, Boone, North Carolina, 28607
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• Arborcrest Gardens
  Boone
  Programs: AHS
  📍 174 Evergreen Lane, Boone, North Carolina 28607
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• Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
  Chapel Hill
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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• North Carolina Botanical Garden
  Chapel Hill
  Programs: AHS
  📍 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
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• Discovery Place
  Charlotte
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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• UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
  Charlotte
  Programs: AHS
  📍 9201 University City Blvd, McMillan Greenhouse, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223
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• Wing Haven
  Charlotte
  Programs: AHS
  📍 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
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• Museum of Life and Science
  Durham
  Programs: AZA, ASTC
• Sarah P. Duke Gardens - Duke University
  Durham
  Programs: AHS
  📍 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina 27708
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• Port Discover
  Elizabeth City
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 611 E Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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• Fascinate-U Children's Museum
  Fayetteville
  Programs: ACM
  📍 PO Box 2671, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28302
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• Cape Fear Botanical Garden
  Fayetteville
  Programs: AHS
  📍 536 North Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
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• Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
  Gastonia
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
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• Children's Museum of Alamance County
  Graham
  Programs: ACM
  📍 217 S Main St, Graham, North Carolina, 27253
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• Greensboro Science Center
  Greensboro
  Programs: AZA
• Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum
  Greensboro
  Programs: ACM
  📍 220 N Church St, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
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• Hands On! Children's Museum
  Hendersonville
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 318 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792-0407
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• Catawba Science Center
  Hickory
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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• Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
  Kernersville
  Programs: AHS
  📍 215 South Main Street, Kernersville, North Carolina 27284
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• No. Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
  Kure Beach
  Programs: AZA
• Exploration Station, Hands-On Learning Center
  Lumberton
  Programs: ACM
  📍 104 N Chestnut St, Lumberton, North Carolina, 28358
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• No. Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
  Manteo
  Programs: AZA
• Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium
  Ocean Isle Beach
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 21 E 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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• No. Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
  Pine Knoll Shores
  Programs: AZA
• Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
  Pinehurst
  Programs: AHS
  📍 3245 Airport Road, Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374
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• Marbles Kids Museum
  Raleigh
  Programs: ASTC, ACM
  📍 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
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• North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
  Raleigh
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
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• JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
  Raleigh
  Programs: AHS
  📍 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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• Juniper Level Botanic Garden
  Raleigh
  Programs: AHS
  📍 9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
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• North Carolina Transportation Museum
  Spencer
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, NC 28159
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• Iredell Museums
  Statesville
  Programs: ACM
  📍 134 Court St, Statesville, North Carolina, 28677
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• Airlie Gardens
  Wilmington
  Programs: ASTC, AHS
  📍 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
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• Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
  Wilmington
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 230 Grace Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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• The Children's Museum of Wilmington
  Wilmington
  Programs: ACM
  📍 116 Orange St, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
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• New Hanover County Arboretum
  Wilmington
  Programs: AHS
  📍 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
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• Imagination Station Science and History Museum
  Wilson
  Programs: ASTC
  📍 224 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC 27893
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• Kaleideum
  Winston Salem
  Programs: ACM, ASTC
  📍 120 W 3rd St, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
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• Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University
  Winston Salem
  Programs: AHS
  📍 100 Reynolda Vlg, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27106
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