Destinations for Photographers in North Carolina

Any photographer, whether amateur or professional, continuously searches for photographic hotspots where his or her creativity can explode in a series of shutter snaps. For those planning to visit North Carolina during the summer, the state offers many ideas for the perfect summer photographs. From the mountains to the beaches, North Carolina presents a wide variety of destinations to suit the artistic desires of each photographer.

The North Carolina Zoo
As one of the best zoological parks in the United States, the North Carolina Zoo spans more than 500 acres, with over 900 more acres set aside for future development. Taking at least five hours to enjoy the park at a relaxed pace, the North Carolina Zoo features a huge variety of wildlife, from elephants, rhinoceros, and giraffes to roadrunners, lions, and meerkats. The R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary provides photographers the opportunity to capture flamingos, kingfishers, and even Victoria crowned pigeons surrounded by natural habitat. With over three thousand plants and exotic birds combined, the Aviary was distinguished as one of the top ten best natural habitat exhibits in American zoos by USA Today. In addition, the Zoo's prairie exhibit highlights bison, elk, grizzly bears, and even red wolves for park visitors. A Sonora Desert exhibit allows photographers to take photos of lizards, ocelots, gila monsters, and vampire bats. Upon entering the African portion of the North Carolina Zoo, visitors can find giraffes, zebras, gazelle, baboons, chimpanzees, and many other creatures of African wildlife. With over five miles of walkways - a tram service is also provided for park guests - the North Carolina Zoo is one of only two state-supported zoos in the country and remains a popular destination for families, school groups, and photographers from across the nation.