My granddaughter feeds the animals as we drive thru Lazy 5 Ranch

My granddaughter, Kristen, feeds a deer at the Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, N.C.

Lazy 5 Ranch, privately owned by Henry Hampton, is an exotic animal drive-thru park that offers a 3.5 mile educational experience for kids of all ages. Mr. Hampton's son came up with the name, Lazy 5 Ranch. He said his family at the time consisted of 5 "lazy" people.

You can see 750 domestic and exotic animals from six continents including giraffe, zebra, buffalo, cattle, sheep and lots more, from your own car or a wagon ride. The purpose of the Lazy 5 Ranch is to educate and entertain, while providing an environment for reproducing and helping endangered animals including the Grevy Zebra, Scimitar Horned Oryx and Ring-tailed Lemur.

My daughter and granddaughter recently took me for my first visit of the ranch and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves animals. It's family oriented fun.

FALL FESTIVAL

Lazy 5 Ranch will be having a Fall Festival beginning October 1. It will include a straw maze, corn sandbox, pumpkin slingshot, pumpkins, and a large selection of fall decorations.

A Trunk-or-Treat is also planned October 29 - 31 from 4pm until sunset. Activities will include a Trunk-or-Treat, costume contest, straw maze, corn sandbox, pumpkin slingshot, pumpkin painting, door prizes, face painting, games, and more.

Regular admission rates apply, so go early to see the animals, too. 

HOURS

Monday - Saturday: 9 am until 1 hour before sunset

Sunday 1 pm until 1 hour before sunset

RATES

Adults $8.50 for General admission and $5 for Wagon Rides which includes feed
Children 2-11 $5.50 for General admission and $3 for Wagon Rides which includes feed 

Seniors (60 and older) $5.50 for General admission and $3 for Wagon Rides which includes feed 

Special Group Rates (15 or more people, including everyone ages 1 and older) $5 for General admission and $2.50 each for Wagon Rides which includes feed. Special occasions and birthday parties are available.

Be prepared to pay cash. They do not accept debit or credit cards.

Don't forget your camera. And hold on to that feed, "available for $3 a bucket if you aren't going on a wagon ride", or some of the animals will stick their heads into your car and grab it away from you.

CONTACT
The Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone 704-663-5100
Fax -704-664-1549
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