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While it may be the zoo’s 1,700+ animals that draw you to the area, these family-friendly also activities await in Randolph County:

  • Outdoor adventures along 19 designated trails
  • Ziplining through the trees along Purgatory Mountain
  • Mural-walking + shopping in historic Downtown Asheboro
  • Local dining options galore (psst: peep this Ultimate Foodie Guide)

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