





Zoos
It's A Zoo Life
📍 4313 NC 42, Macclesfield, NC 27852🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About It's A Zoo Life
It's A Zoo Life is a zoo in Macclesfield, NC. It's A Zoo Life offers overnight accommodations in the Kangaroo Cottage, an on-site Airbnb lodging located directly within the kangaroo exhibit, allowing guests to wake up with kangaroos on their porch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 838 visitors.
Quick Facts
💡 Did You Know?
- It's A Zoo Life offers overnight accommodations in the Kangaroo Cottage, an on-site Airbnb lodging located directly within the kangaroo exhibit, allowing guests to wake up with kangaroos on their porch
- The zoo provides personalized animal encounter experiences where guests can meet and hand-feed nearly every animal on the property, including kangaroos, wallabies, camels, zebras, emus, mini horses, monkeys, capybaras, alpacas, and others
- Overnight stays at It's A Zoo Life include dinner and breakfast as part of the guest experience package
- The zoo maintains a high guest satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 838 reviews, with consistently positive feedback about overall experience
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book the overnight Kangaroo Cottage experience for the most memorable visit - you'll wake up to kangaroos on your porch, enjoy included meals, and get personalized animal encounters unavailable during day visits. Multiple reviewers highlighted this as a transformative experience.
- Plan to spend significant time with the kangaroo and wallaby encounters - reviewers consistently rated these as the highlight. Arrive early to maximize hands-on feeding time with these animals before potential afternoon crowds.
- Meet with Bobbi Jo or her staff during your visit - reviewers praised their genuine care for animals, personalized attention, and willingness to share knowledge. They can customize your experience and recommend animals you shouldn't miss.
- The zoo offers diverse animal interactions beyond typical viewing - you can hand-feed and meet nearly every animal on-site (kangaroos, wallabies, camels, zebras, emus, capybaras, alpacas, and more). This hands-on approach is a key differentiator from standard zoos.
- Consider the overnight stay option to experience the full spirit of the attraction - day visits are good, but the AirBnb experience with included meals and personalized animal encounters offers exceptional value and creates truly unforgettable memories.
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