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OBX Lizard Land
📍 2815 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck, NC 27929🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–4 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Reptile Attraction
- Collection Size
- 170 animals from 78 species
- Best For
- All ages
- Interactive Experiences
- Snake, lizard, and tortoise interactions, emu feeding
- Hours
- Wed-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm (closed Mon-Tue)
💡 Did You Know?
- OBX Lizard Land houses a collection of 170 reptiles representing 78 different species, including snakes, lizards, amphibians, arachnids, and tortoises
- The attraction features an unusual animal ambassador program that includes emu feeding experiences alongside traditional reptile interactions, making it distinctive among regional reptile facilities
- OBX Lizard Land offers private guided tour experiences and traveling presentations for birthday parties and events, providing customized educational programming
- The facility maintains a notably high guest satisfaction rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars across 373 reviews, with particular praise for knowledgeable staff and well-maintained animal enclosures
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to arrive at least 1 hour before closing since ticket sales end 1 hour prior to closing time. This ensures you have enough time to enjoy the interactive animal encounters without being rushed.
- Don't miss the Saturday 1:00 PM feeding demonstrations—reviewers consistently highlight the staff's knowledge and the memorable experience of watching the animals being fed and having hands-on interaction opportunities during these times.
- Book a private guided tour for birthday parties or special groups. Multiple reviews praise the owners Paul and Alexa for their exceptional accommodations, early arrival setup, and personalized animal interaction experiences that make celebrations memorable.
- Make the emu feeding experience a priority—it's a unique interactive highlight mentioned frequently in reviews that sets this venue apart. The emus are featured prominently and visitors consistently recommend not missing this encounter.
- For young children ages 2 and under, note the interaction restrictions with the $10 general admission option. The $12 interactive admission still applies the same age restrictions, so plan accordingly based on your child's age and what experiences you want.
About OBX Lizard Land
OBX Lizard Land is a zoo in Currituck, NC. OBX Lizard Land houses a collection of 170 reptiles representing 78 different species, including snakes, lizards, amphibians, arachnids, and tortoises. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 373 visitors.
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