Fun at Lazy Five Ranch
Up Close and Personal
Have you ever looked an ostrich or a giraffe in the face? Well, if you haven’t, the Lazy 5 Ranch is the place for you.
The Lazy 5 Ranch is a place between Salisbury and Mooresville, NC on Hwy 150, where a world of adventure opens up for anyone willing to take the ride. With similarities to a safari in Africa, the advantage of this ride is the comfort of your own car.
If you want a more heightened adventure, then a guided tour with a horse drawn wagon is the ticket for you. On the guided tour you can get even more up close and personal to the animals, including the buffalo. With a variety of animals to see, including sheep, deer, kangaroo, birds, ducks, camels, zebras (yes, zebras) and llamas, an endless day of fun is waiting for everyone.
Kids of all ages are always making new discoveries, which is why the Lazy 5 Ranch is so unique. One of my favorite animals at the ranch is the ostrich. I especially enjoy feeding them, but probably should rephrase that to say,”I especially enjoy trying to feed them.” You see, I learned from past experience that an ostrich is not the most well-mannered creature, nor the neatest when engaged in the pastime of eating.
I learned that lesson on a trip to the ranch when my children were small. After stopping along the trail, we rolled our car windows down, when quick as a wink an ostrich stuck his head through the window. Not content to have a little feed at a time, he wanted the whole bucket in my lap. My children thought that was the funniest thing and couldn’t stop laughing for the longest time. What’s even funnier is this ostrich had a slight resemblance to a family member. (Just kidding).
Our community is lucky to have such a wonderful resource where visitors, including families and school groups can come for a day of fun and learning. If you would like to learn more about the Lazy 5 Ranch, check out the following link: http://www.lazy5ranch.com/
Congratulations, Lazy 5 Ranch! Because of your unique and fun way of teaching the next generation about taking care of the animals, you are my favorite place of the week.
Do you have a favorite place that is doing its part to teach the next generation about caring for the earth? If so, leave a comment, message on Facebook or email dicysm@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Dicy
