Enjoy up-close and personal encounters with more than 750 exotic animals from six continents. Ride safari-style through this unique drive-through animal park and zoo with 3.5 miles of road on 185 acres. Or opt for the horse-drawn wagon ride for a true up-close experience! Walk-through areas feature additional zoo exhibits, petting areas, playground, picnic area, gift shop and snacks! Admission is cash only, please, as we don't accept credit cards. Show
ContactHoursAmenities Local InformationRowan County Convention & Visitors BureauRowan County Learn More Ends: 5/2/2023 Outdoor NC Pledge SweepstakesSweepstakesMOORESVILLE, N.C. – In the quiet, rural landscape of North Carolina, a quaint ranch draws visitors to glimpse a collection of animals that differs greatly from Old MacDonald’s farm children learn about in kindergarten. The Lazy 5 Ranch consist of a three-and-a-half-mile safari, with over 750 exotic animals from six different continents. But on the Saturday before Easter, children will also enjoy hunting for eggs dropped by helicopter, playing with live bunnies and going on a scavenger hunt. The Easter Egg-stravaganza will be held for children from ages 4-11 at various times during the day, and include a egg hunt for special needs children. The egg hunts are included in regular park admission. The ranch celebrates its 25-year anniversary in 2018. When it began in 1993, the only employees were owner Henry Hampton, his wife and three kids. His son, knowing just how lazy his family was, suggested the name Lazy 5 Ranch when Hampton decided to make his privately-funded collection of animals open to the public. Albert William Underwood, a longtime caretaker of the ranch, has been around animals for as long as he can remember. He provides visitors with a horse-drawn wagon ride through the park, as well as feeding the animals and taking care of the property. He is a strong supporter of the park’s mission. “The inner-city kids, they call the horses cows,” Underwood said, “A lot of people, they’ve never seen an animal outside of a dog and a cat. There’s a lot to learn in a park like this.” The goal of the park is to educate the public as well as “preserve some of God’s most unique creatures.” The park houses many animals considered to be endangered, such as Grévy’s zebras and ring-tailed lemurs. “March and October are our busiest seasons,” Underwood said, “On a busy day, we have over 7,000 people throughout the day.” April 5, 2023 – April 9, 2023 Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail with a basket full of eggs… and beer? Come join us for Easter weekend – C Lazy U style! We’ll have egg decorating and a very special Easter Egg Hunt for the kids, PLUS a Beer Hunt for the adults! On Easter morning, our chef will prepare a scrumptious breakfast to fuel your return trip home. In between all the Easter activities, you’ll have plenty to do! If there is snow, we have cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and a great tubing hill. We also offer complimentary shuttles to nearby ski resorts. Horseback riding, ranger tours, archery and hatchet-throwing are a few of the myriad activities available regardless of the weather. Our Spring Kids Club is also available for children age 3 to 17.
BOOK NOW Visit the Lazy 5 RanchFun for kids ages 1 to 100! Open for the season!Monday through Saturday- 9am-5pm, please arrive by 4pm. |
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