Good Karma Ranch welcomed us with open arms. The owner Mike gave us some fun facts and information…read moreregarding the alpacas. He was willing to answer questions and gave us a really informative tour. I learned alpacas originate from south America, they almost went extinct and they're related to camels! I also didn't know that they don't have top teeth! The tour was thorough and to the point, we got to feed and interact with the alpaca. You can tell they are well taken care of, because they were willing to socialize with us. Of course they were food motivated, but they also tolerated us after the food was gone! The alpaca are so soft... Alpacas are one of my favorite animals and I'm so happy we were able to interact with them. My son was able to feed them as well and he really enjoyed the experience. We'll be back in the spring to see the new babies! Awesome experience!! Don't forget to stop by their gift shop!

Super cute meet and treat. Such a sweet experience. Highly recommend for anyone that is out in…read moreLincoln county. Super easy to find from the interstate.

Shame on you Lazy 5....you break the law every time you turn someone with a service animal away. A…read morecomplaint will be filed with the ADA on behalf of my daughter and her Autism service dog. I even offered to sit in the car the entire time (with the dog) so my 2 daughters could go on the ride through experience. Just so you are aware, here is what the law says... A zoo cannot deny you entry just because you have a service dog. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), zoos are public accommodations and must allow service dogs anywhere the general public is allowed -- with only a few narrow exceptions. --- What the ADA actually says * Zoos must admit service dogs in all public areas. US Service A... * They may only restrict a service dog from specific zones where the dog's presence would disturb or endanger the animals, such as:* Petting zoos * Walk‑through exhibits * Predator/prey enclosures * Back‑of‑house areas These restrictions must be based on real safety concerns, not fear or assumptions. The Seeing Eye * Even when an area is restricted, the zoo must provide an alternate route so you can still enjoy the exhibit. US Service A... * A zoo cannot ban service dogs from the entire facility. US Service A... --- When a zoo can deny access Only two situations allow a zoo to exclude a service dog from a specific area: * The dog is out of control (e.g., barking, lunging, not under handler control). * The dog is not housebroken. These are the only ADA‑approved reasons for exclusion from public areas. tukilost.com --- What staff are allowed to ask Legally, zoo employees may ask only: 1. "Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?" 2. "What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?" They cannot ask for paperwork, certification, or proof. Lazy 5 Ranch is not exempt from ADA service‑animal laws -- but they are allowed to restrict service dogs from certain areas because of the unique nature of their facility. Here's the full breakdown, grounded in ADA rules and how they apply to walk‑through or drive‑through animal parks. --- ADA rules for places like Lazy 5 Ranch Under the ADA, all public accommodations must allow service dogs. Zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks fall under this category.

This place was SOOOOOO much interactive fun!! My boo took me here for a date and we had a blast…read more Took so many pics, it is ridiculous. It was a very different kind of experience as I have never been through a drive through animal park where you can feed the animals. I enjoyed it greatly! All types of animals - zebras, giraffes, donkeys, baby piglets, ostriches, llamas, alpacas and more. I would totally go back. So much fun and everyone that works there was awesome, friendly, informative!

The best part of our trip was visiting this place. I don't have enough words to describe OnAgain…read moreOffAgain Farm. We visited on Thursday, March 27, 2025. We called that morning and were able to visit at 2:00 PM. They welcomed us and gave us a complete and very informative tour of the farm. We got to meet the alpacas by name and visit the 11-month-old and 4-month-old alpacas with their mothers. We even had the chance to feed and walk with one of them. A huge thank you to the wonderful couple who owns this property for your kindness, patience, and understanding, especially with part of my family who did not speak English, allowing us time to translate. Your property is beautiful, and the alpacas are clearly loved and well taken care of. We will definitely visit again next time we are in this part of the country!

This what you call a hidden gem! Tucked away in a suburban area, behind a community of houses,…read morethrives well-loved animals. You may think you arrived at the wrong spot, but at the end of a long driveway you'll find a surprising 6 acre property.  A lovely couple are the guardians of these happy animals. Make an appointment, then bring the kids (or head over with friends)! They will gladly show you around the property, educate you on all things Alpacas, answer questions, and provide you one-on-one time with the animals. (Don't forget your camera.) Don't forget to check-out the Alpaca gift shop!

Their fall festival is top notch. The kids have a blast, the wives can shop and the beer stand is…read morequick and cold. Highly recommend

This family owned and operated farm is a Huntersville hidden gem & full of heart and soul! Today,…read morewe picked our own flowers and Julie helped us arrange them into beautiful bouquets. They provide you with clippers and a bucket and you create your florals. $15 for a half bucket and $30 for full. The farm does seasonal events as well so be sure to check them out on social media! Their collection of CBD and hemp products is impressive (see photos for a small example). You won't regret checking out this local farm in any season. Thanks, Blackberry Ridge, for a fun Friday! We'll be back for sure!

I was invited to Blackberry Ridge Farm for a luncheon and a wreath making event. The farm is really…read morehard to see from the road but after driving down a quiet path I noticed all the possibilities Blue Ridge farm had. There's lots of land, two protected flower tends and a beautiful room inside, which can host a small intimate but beautiful event. The inside space is clean and well-maintained and even the bathrooms are comfy and cozy. One of the owners Julia accompanied by her assistant Kendell showed me around and told me all about blackberry Ridge Farm. Blackberry Ridge Farm is a CBD and hemp farm where they harvest these herbs to make natural products as well as a cut flower farm. Speaking of cut flowers, while I was there, I saw customers picking up the most beautiful cut flower arrangements. They also have a large selection of dried flowers which we intern used to create beautiful, decorative heart-shaped wreaths. If you are looking for a small, intimate place to host a gathering or a place to do a hands-on, creative event with your friends, family or coworkers give blackberry Ridge Farms a call they've got you covered.

Great time with the family on Father's Day with the one-on-one primate experience. Brought my sons…read moreand hubby and the staff was so prepared and welcoming. We sat in the concession building for a bit exploring before our session started. Once they scooped us up we were escorted to a private indoor area and got to meet and connect with red leemers, an armadillo, a sweet baby spider monkey and one more primate I can't recall the ame. Our trainers were very knowledgeable and so good with the animals and us. We spent about an hour with the animals and then walked the property to checkout the giraffes (we were warned not to get to close), sleuths, kangaroos, tigers and so many more animals. Highly recco if you have an animal lover amongst you.

I wish we had never paid to come here. What was supposed to be an enjoyable visit turned into an…read moreexperience that left us feeling genuinely sad for the animals. Several of the enclosures seemed much too small, the facility was run down, and the entire place felt neglected. We also saw very little visible staff presence actually checking on or caring for the animals. Walking through the facility, it was hard to ignore the condition of the enclosures and the overall lack of upkeep. I understand that no facility is going to be perfect, but when you are responsible for the care of animals, there should be a much higher standard. What we personally saw was concerning enough that we would never return or recommend this place to anyone. We left feeling terrible for the animals and regretting that our admission money went toward supporting this facility. In my opinion, the conditions we witnessed deserve serious scrutiny from the appropriate animal welfare authorities. This place needs major improvements.

Great place to get a taste of the farm life, and is part of the larger Greenway area. $14/ adult to…read moreget in. It's mostly run by volunteers, who take care of the horses, cows, chickens, ducks, geese, goats and alpacas. All the animals look well taken care of and are definitely loving their best lives, and you can get up close to give them a pat, or if it's deemed available, give them some food. This is separate from the horse stables, but you can still see the horses when they are out in the pasture. It's kinda a one and done thing, but kids will love it, and it's an idyllic setting to be outside in nature.

Wish I took more pictures! Incredible place with every animal you can think of!!! Very cool petting…read morezoo and some super friendly donkeys! If you are looking for a place to spend an afternoon/morning this is it!!

We brought my 2 1/2 year old grandson to the zoo yesterday. It was a very enjoyable day. We brought…read moreour own lunch and had a picnic. There were plenty of hands own animals for him to touch and learn about. The walk around the lake was so nice. The admission price was very reasonable.We plan on going again soon.

We came to the pumpkin patch! They have a large parking lot and it was easy to find…read more It's a $3 fee for everyone above 2 years old and you need a reservation. Although, it was easy to make a reservation and there were a lot of time slots to choose from. This included seeing the animals (goats, pigs and bunnies), walking in the flower fields (a sunflower field and colorful flowers), the playground and taking photos. The playground really was not much and I think older kids would've gotten bored easily. For an extra fee, there is a corn pit to play in, a wagon ride and a train ride for kids. We did not do these. There wasn't a ton of places for photo ops, but there were some. They have a shop with goods for sale as well as some snacks and drinks like apple cider, slushies, apple cider donuts, alcohol, etc. We went the weekend after Halloween, so there weren't many pumpkins to see/choose from, but if we went earlier in the season I'm guessing there would have been. On the opposite side of the property, there was a Thai restaurant and a shop that served ice cream and alcohol. There were plenty of picnic tables and even a couple TV's showing football. This was a bit of a walk to get to, though. They also have pizza which you have to order ahead of time with your reservation if interested, but I've heard great things about the pizza. Keep in mind it is only porta johns, like many pumpkin patches. All in all, not my favorite pumpkin patch in the area, I questioned why we needed a reservation and to pay, it really didn't include much, but I'm wondering if we would've had a different experience if we went earlier in the season.

Very nice experience! I chaperoned a field trip for my daughter and the kids had a ball. There were…read moreso many different things to do from kiddie zip lines to feeding goats. The strawberries were so sweet and well taken care of. Such a beautiful farm & can't wait to go back.