Riverbanks Zoo

Favorite of many Charlotte families is Riverbanks Zoo. Home to more than 2,000 animals, the zoo has representatives of more than 350 species from around the world. Nine different sections make up the zoo, including the African Plains, Aquarium Reptile Complex (ARC), Australian Animals, Birdhouse at Riverbanks, Large Mammals, Lemur Island, Ndoki Forest, Riverbanks Conservation Outpost and Riverbanks Farm. The zoo also houses a botanical garden, named of the top 20 greatest public gardens in America by HGTV.