Family Fun in North Carolina
Summertime is here! Now is the perfect time to load up your family and come see us. Even the “big” kids will enjoy it here! You can spend the whole day here taking a wagon ride, going on a picnic or simply hanging out and soaking up the sun.
Did you ever go eyeball to eyeball with a Texas Longhorn cow? Did you know giraffes have a purple tongue? What part of a Watusi acts like a radiator? O, and how could I forget! Would you dare get close to a rhino? Don’t worry Luther won’t hurt you.
The Lazy 5 Ranch offers the unique experience of giving you a 3.5 mile tour of over 750 animals from all over the world. The Lazy 5 Ranch is a drive through animal park that will be a sure hit with the whole family. You can drive through the Lazy 5 Ranch in the safety of your own car or even better, call for reservations on our horse drawn open-air wagons. Be sure to bring your cameras!
The Lazy 5 Ranch is a privately owned animal ranch that is unique to North Carolina and all of the Southeast. We are located in the gently rolling pastureland’s of Mooresville, North Carolina. We look forward to seeing you soon. The animals are waiting!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Lazy 5 Ranch DOES NOT accept credit or debit cards
No Pets Permitted
If you plan to visit in the afternoon, please be sure to arrive at least 1 hour before we close to allow plenty of time to see, feed and enjoy the animals.
Special offer
Birthday Parties Party Package A: Regular group rate admission of $8.50 You bring your own party setup and favors. First come-first serve of the picnic tables. This package includes general admission to the park, the horse drawn wagon tour and 1 bucket of feed for every 2 people. You must have 15 or more in your party to qualify for this group rate. Party Package B: $10.50 cost for each child in party - Min. of 8 $8.50 group rate admission for additional guests Tables will be reserved and set up when you arrive. This package includes general admission to the park, the horse drawn wagon tour and 1 bucket of feed for every 2 people. Plates , cups, napkins, table cover and cutlery with your choice of Western or Happy Birthday theme. Extra feed may be purchased if desired, at a cost of $3.00 per bucket. Party Package C: $12.50 cost for each child in party - Min. of 8 $8.50 group rate admissions for additional guests. Tables will be reserved and set up when you arrive. This package includes general admission to the partk, the horse drawn wagon tour and 1 bucket of feed for every 2 people. Plates, cups, napkins, table cover and cutlery in your choice of Western or Happy Birthday theme. Each child participating in your party will receive our special gift bag plus and additional 1/2 bucket of feed. With package C, you receive a choice of a cowboy hat, Lazy 5 Ranch coloring book or Lazy 5 t-shirt at half price. *Please note: Our regular group rate of $8.50 is for general admission, horse drawn wagon tour and feed for the animals. For all birthday packages, you must still meet the minimun requirement of 15 people total in your party to receive the group rate. You may have the option of paying the $127.50, if you fall below the required 15. No deposit is neccessary, however Lazy 5 Ranch will only accept cash (no checks, credit or debit cards) payment for birthday parties.
