Spring Break Fun @ Lazy 5

My little sweeties are on Spring Break from Kindergarten and preschool this week. In lieu of a weeklong vacation, we are taking short afternoon trips to family-friendly sites in the Charlotte area.

Yesterday we went to Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC. We go every spring, and each year - as the kids get a little older - the trip seems more and more fun. I highly recommend this trip for any family. This is the closest thing to a safari that most of us will ever get! I had near visions of being a wildlife photographer, and of all the fun (and hard work) that could be had.

If you go, bring your camera and your best telephoto lens if you have one. Here are some of the cute creatures that we saw up close and personal:

The peacocks were beautiful


The Emus were not afraid to say hi


Water buffalo like water - no surprises there, ha ha


Tortoise

Two bulls saying howdy


Zebra and Pig - where else would you see these two animals feeding together?


Luther the Rhino


Curious Giraffe



A few tips about Lazy 5 Ranch if you are interested. They do not take check or credit card, so stop at the ATM before you get there. Admission is $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for kids ($5.50 for seniors too!). Buckets of feed are $3 each. If you can, plan for at least two hours. In addition to the drive-thru tour, there is also a walking tour and a playground. For kids that love animals, this is a fabulous trip!