Wild Under the Stars at the Animal Park

With some of the darkest skies in the greater Triangle and Triad area, the Animal Park at the Conservators Center offers superb viewing conditions for astronomical events and phenomena. In the evening of Saturday, April 19, 2025, and into Sunday morning, join us in the activity Field and Green Space by our Visitors Center to view the Lyrid Meteor Shower! You’ll have an unobstructed view of the sky with opportunities to view the entire event throughout the late night and early morning. We invite ticketed guests to arrive at 5:30 pm for a unique Twilight Tour that starts at 6:30pm before the viewing party begins, or skip the tour to set up camp with your tent and telescope before dark. Whichever options you choose, you’ll have an excellent viewing opportunity of this event and the other celestial objects available in the night sky.
Adults 18+ Only.