Our stay at Kangaroo Cottage was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping into a storybook. Waking up surrounded by the sights and sounds of the zoo was an unforgettable experience, and being so close to the animals made every moment feel special. The cottage itself was charming, cozy, and beautifully maintained, with every detail thoughtfully designed to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. Watching kangaroos nearby while enjoying a peaceful morning breakfast was something we'll never forget. The entire experience was filled with wonder, excitement, and joy. The staff (including Bobbie Jo and Cassie) were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home, adding a personal touch that made our visit even more memorable. If you're looking for a unique getaway that combines comfort, adventure, and a little bit of magic, Kangaroo Cottage is the perfect destination. It exceeded every expectation and created memories our family will treasure forever. We are already dreaming about our next visit! read more

Just incredible. I would say I have no words, but that's untrue because I have TOO many words to describe just how enjoyable this place is. Immediately you feel like family, and the staff and hosts are just the most kind, thoughtful, and funny people. I've come from Maryland numerous times to visit Bobbie Joe and her wild creatures, and every time I have the most fun. From kangaroos to zebras to sloths, lemurs and monkeys, Bobbie has it all. Honestly, I would come just to sit down and have a chat with her because she's just the best. I love that they offer many encounters with the animals which is enjoyable for not only the kiddos but the adults as well. She is always adding more exhibits and takes pride in not only the enjoyment of the visitors, but also the health and wellbeing of all of her "babies"- the animals. I literally made a Yelp login just to write a review about this place! I guarantee you will not regret visiting It's A Zoo Life, I would highly recommend! :) -Tegan Yarmus, Frederick County, MD read more

Highly recommend It's A Zoo Life. Unique experience with amazing animals. The zookeepers really seem to have a bond with the animals and love sharing their knowledge while allowing you to interact with them. I also like visiting the larger, more well-known zoo in Asheboro a few hours away occasionally, like every few years. However, I could visit It's A Zoo Life several times a year (it's about an hour away for us) for the personal interaction and to "keep in touch" with each animal and their additions to the zoo family. My son wanted to move into the zoo he loved it so much. Love seeing their regular updates on their Facebook page as well. Really enjoyed their TV show when it was on and really wish the entire series was on DVD. We recorded all of the episodes but for some reason a few got deleted. We watch the ones we do have over and over. Love the Abrams family as well as the zoo family. Stopped by Abrams in Pinetops nearby for lunch and it was delicious as always. Hoping for the show to return! read more

We stumbled upon this zoo and decided to visit since it was only about an hour from us and advertised encounters- not only did we have an amazing time during our first visit but we found out they also have an AirBnb on site where you can stay in a lodging right in the kangaroo exhibit. We booked the stay which includes dinner, breakfast and a personalized experience yon can't get anywhere else. We got to meet and even feed nearly every animal there- the animals are very clearly well cared for and loved and it was a truly unforgettable experience. We hope to visit again to see some of our favorites- Murphy, Claire and Henry to name a few! I can't recommend this place enough, if you're able to stay overnight and have a chance to meet Bobbi Jo you get to experience the true spirit of the place. Caethe and all of the other staff are friendly, knowledgeable and care about your experience and also the animals' safety, well being and demeanor. I can't recommend this highly enough! read more

So I am not a yelper and have never written a review on Yelp. But we went today and it was absolutely amazing. We had Hannah as our tour guide and she was really sweet and informative. my children and my husband enjoyed feeding all the animals. We are trying to do something covid friendly and educational every couple of weeks because my kids are home schooling since my husband has stage four cancer and this place came up in my research. We did have to travel a little bit to get here but it was well worth it. There was another young lady that was part of the tour experience with a super cool hair cut. She was very nice. My son is a "flirt" he is nine and she talked his ears off. So he enjoyed that and talked about the sweet, pretty girl all the way home they told him about the Nigerian dwarf bunnies. So we may be visiting a pet store soon. My husbands day was made to which just made it an even more epic day because the wallaby spent like ten minutes giving him a bath. read more

The animals were great and the staff was nice enough, BUT, it was 90 degrees outside and there was not not enough shade or cooling areas for the people. I had my 2 children with me including 1 year old. He was roasting in his covered stroller. There was also no where to change him even in the bathroom. Definitely needs more improvement in making it more comfortable for the people. I also felt $25 for 6yrs old and up was very steep for the experience. I would not return in the hot months. I also felt a bit rushed in the large group. We were also trailing behind trying to catch up because I was juggling a stroller and 6yr old alone. read more

We had an amazing time with the whole family at It's A Zoo Life, and our tour guide Hannah was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, welcoming, and gave us a wonderful experience that we will all cherish for years to come. The animals (including kangaroos, wolves, alpacas, sloths, and zebra) were clearly well taken care of and treated with love and respect. We were able to interact with several of the animals, and felt safe throughout our experience thanks to Hannah's mindful, caring approach. I wish I could give this zoo ten stars because they truly deserve it!! read more

A small zoo experience like no other! We went on a tour guided by the amazingly awesome Maggie and learned not just encyclopedia facts about the animals but also insights into their personalities, habits, and favorite things. We were able to feed and touch many of the animals, which made the whole experience incredible. The staff was terrific, the entire facility was clean, and the animals were not just well taken care of, they were loved. And I got to have Lemar the Lemur sit on my shoulder! It was just incredible!!!! Can't wait to go again. read more

This zoo is absolutely amazing! There are so many fun animals to see, and the kangaroo encounters are by far the best part -- such a unique and memorable experience that I got to share with my sister! We even got to feed the kangaroos and stayed overnight in the Kangaroo Cottage, which I highly recommend. Waking up to find kangaroos right on our porch was truly magical. The staff are super friendly and make the whole visit even better -- you can tell they genuinely care about both the animals and the guests. Highly recommend visiting! read more

How often can you get up close and personal with a kangaroo, camel, or sloth? Here you can! With alpaca, mini horses and Porkahontas the pig moving about freely there's always interaction with the animals. Our guide, MK was super friendly and knowledgeable about the animals under their care. She made our visit much more enjoyable! Pro tip: Check the website and bring things you can feed the animals! Apples, carrots, red seedless grapes and watermelons will definitely be crowd pleasers, and keep Porkahontas part of the entourage! read more

When we went to it's A Zoo life. It was fun and Brandon was a good tour guide. He told us what the animals name was and the animals were very calm. When we went into the animal enclosure they weren't trying to bite you or mess with you. They would let you rub them and they were just so nice. Brandon would answer your questions and he didn't act rude. It was an awesome field trip. I hope I can go there again. One thing I really liked was the kangaroos. They were cool. One thing I learned was that kangaroos can't hop backwards. read more

Wow. I took my 2 nephews here, 9 and 5 and they LOVED IT! They could interact with a kangaroo, and a wolf (hybrid) and that's all they talked about for days! Outside of the 5 year old sneaking a pocket full or kangaroo pellets home to "grow one" nothing could have been better! (And, maybe couldn't be because leaving him at my sisters with that surprise was worth it so much more!) 100% would I go back. As an environmentalist, starting them off towards a love of the Earth was important and this really helped. read more

My family are here visiting from Ireland for my daughters wedding. I introduced them to the show and they fell in love with it like me. Today I took them down to get a tour of the Zoo. Our tour guide Cookie was an amazing wonderful young lady and the tour was beyond my expecatations. We also got to meet and chat and take photos with the wonderful Naa Naa. Got to meet ALL the wonderful fur babies. I came home on cloud 900 to say the least. The day was a true blessing. THANKYOU so much. read more

I loved the trip to the zoo and our tour guide MK. she did a great job . she gave us a little bit of facts about the animals like when we at the llamas she said if we run after them they would turn around and spit at us and when we came to the emos she told me to put a carrot in the palm of my hand and the emo came up and ate it but i was a little scared to do it but she said it would not hurt and it did not hurt she was the beast tour guide ever. read more

We visited today with our youngest granddaughter and we are returning again next week when her older sister is visiting us. Every summer for the past 3 years we have brought our granddaughters. They LOVE it as much as we do! It is a fantastic place to visit and the staff is terrific. MK was our guide today. She was outstanding and we will ask for her again next week. You will make a wonderful teacher one day MK! We hope to see you next week. read more

Our visit today was awesome. Our personal guide was Mary Katherine (MK). She was knowledgeable and funny and patient with everyone in our group. She took the time to answer questions and coax the animals to interact with us. We will definitely go back. We especially loved being able to spend extra time with Belle the Sloth who we were able to feed. We even were able to bottle feed the Flemish baby rabbits and talk with Coco the cockatoo. read more

My family and I spent the last two days at It's a Zoo and it was absolutely one of the best times of our lives. Kendall was an amazing tour guide!!!! The animals are so beautiful and well cared for by the team. Everyone we met were so nice and fun. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! It's a Zoo is not just for kids but kids at heart. Thank you Jerry, Bobby Jo, Naa Naa, Kendall, Bo and all the staff. We will be back. read more

It's a zoo life is the best zoo I've been to!! Getting to be so close to the animals and even hold a baby kangaroo were just some of the highlights. My tour guide kindall was so personable and knowledgeable about the animals. Her sense of humor and expertise really made the tour more enjoyable!! I will definitely be back to see her and all of the animals! Definitely one the best experiences! read more

when we got to go to the zoo we some alot of different animals our tour guide was kendel she was very fun now she explained the animals and let us pet the animals when she pick them up. my FAVOIRITE animal was AXLE ROSE she was with A FAMILY THAT WAS LEAVING states and could not have her so they gave her to the ZOO LIFE. I LOVE KENDEL BECAUSE SHE WAS AMAZING AND TALK TO USE WITH A NICE VOICE read more