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Location
Best time
Arrive early in the day before last tickets sell at 4pm, especially if you want to participate in animal feeding and handling experiences. The zoo is compact enough to complete in 1-2 hours, so morning visits allow time for the interactive petting zoo and reptile encounters without rushing.
Visitor tip
The petting zoo and animal handling experiences (tortoise, lizard, snake, and other reptiles) are the standout attractions. Plan to spend dedicated time at these interactive stations rather than rushing through - this is what visitors remember most.
Visitor tip
Perfect for young families with limited walking stamina - the zoo is small enough that kids can complete it before fatigue sets in, yet packed with diverse animals. The shaded woodland setting makes it comfortable for hot summer days.
About Lynnwood Park Zoo
Animal park with hands-on encounters. Small zoo exhibiting diverse mammals, reptiles & birds, including some that visitors can feed & pet.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Hours
- Fri-Mon 10am-5pm (last ticket at 4pm)
- Group Visits
- Groups of 20+ welcome Tues-Thurs by reservation
What visitors say
Thank you for having this small Zoo close to Kinston. We went and really enjoyed ourselves. Not too big of a walk about the time the kids started complaining we were finishing up. Lots of shade which is a huge plus during the hot summer…
I was going to skip it when I first drove up because I was a little skeptical about the set up. But it was such a nice little place and the employees are very friendly and knowledgeable! It’s a great place to spend an afternoon walking,…
Such a cute little zoo! There are so many different kinds of animals. This place is great for a family day out. You get a little bag of corn to feed the animals and can hold a few reptiles towards the end. The staff is polite and can…
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Did You Know?
- Lynnwood Park Zoo features a rare kookaburra species, mentioned specifically in visitor reviews as a highlight attraction
- The zoo operates on a limited schedule (Friday-Monday 10am-5pm) and accepts scheduled groups of 20+ only on Tuesday-Thursday, indicating it functions as a small, community-focused facility
- Lynnwood Park Zoo is set within a wooded natural environment rather than traditional zoo grounds, which visitors note creates a more naturalistic setting for animal exhibits
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