Super fun experience for an amazingly reasonable price!…read more We were able to see come cool and friendly animals, feed and pet some and be surrounded by beautiful budgies (parakeets) all for under $40! This is a great way to spend a few hours and get a lot of laughs, pics and memories. It looks like they will be expanding the drive thru safari route. We took our own vehicle and it took a licking or two lol. Bring wet wipes and hand sanitizer, you'll need it after the ride is over. Also, splurge the $3 for the budgie stick, so worth it. Unfortunately, the turtle didn't come out so we could feed it, but we fed the carrots to the other animals.

So much fun and such a reasonable price. We had so many laughs while driving through but be…read morecareful, the llamas will spit on you and the smell is not pleasant. The donkeys also try to chew on your door handles, so don't take your favorite car.

We love visiting Split Creek Farm. You can walk around and visit the goats, pig, chickens, and even…read moresee deer running through. They teach you about goat farming, and have a room showing all of the awards their goats have won. Inside the shop you can get goat products like lotion etc. The best part is getting up close to the goats who are curious and happy for a nice pet on the head!

My kids and I had the most wonderful experience at Split Creek Farms! The grounds are beautiful and…read morethe goats and other animals are obviously very well taken care of. My favorite part? The cheese and fudge, oh my goodness what a treat. Do yourself a favor, take a visit and reward yourself with some delicious, local goodies.

My husband, daughter, and I visited this establishment 6/14/25. Someone (seemingly the owner)…read moreapologized for the mess as they had a tree come down the night before that they were cleaning up. Lloyd, the cow, was extremely malnourished and had bones sticking out all over the place. One of the horses seemed depressed. The cavies (spelling?) were in the saddest tiny space. The cats around the property were all scrawny and terribly thin. All of the animals, regardless of type, were all fed the same pellet food that was dumped right onto the muddy ground for them to eat off of. Their water was dirty. The trash bins around the area were all full of garbage, plus there was trash all over the ground. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Their reptiles, prairie dog, snakes, and another bird are all kept in a shed on the property. They don't allow you into the shed, but bring them out one by one to show you. The girl who brought the reptiles and other poor animals out of the shed proceeded to tell us about how Skippy, the kangaroo, and the Emu, who share the same space will fight. She detailed enough that we know that Skippy jumped on the Emu's back while attacking her. Everything screams neglect, trash, and a money scheme. I would never, ever spend my money here again. I would never, ever recommend it, either. I wholeheartedly believe that this place should be shut down and the animals taken away where they can receive better care. I would give a negative score if I could.

This place is super cute! The entrance doesn't do it justice honestly…read more Grounds are clean and well kept - I didn't see any of the issues mentioned in other reviews. We drove down from Greenville and had a great time. The owner's father was there and gave us a lot of information and was very kind. There was a birthday party going on while we were there and looked like a perfect day! 100% recommend

I found this place by accident and I'm happy I did. I was driving by and saw a horse and a camel…read moreplaying in a field. Had to do a double take! LOL I emailed the business and Marek responded right away. It was a weekday so I needed an appointment. He was more than accommodating and made time for us the same day. When we got there, we walked into the field and he gave us treats for the animals- carrots, grapes, etc. He introduced us to the animals and told us about them and how to behave around them. (very important for a 3 yo and 5 yo)! We saw donkeys, llamas, alpaca, lemurs, emus, horses, Lloyd the camel, 2 peacocks, pheasants, chickens and bunnies! Marek has a great history and stories about the horses too! His animals are well loved. You should definitely plan a visit! Wear boots- you are walking through the fields where the animals do their business :)

It's fine the owner is friendly but it's a 10 minute walk in a field, expensive for what it is…read moreconsidering other petting zoos/safaris are comparable price and offer much longer and better experiences.

We just attended a birthday party here for an 8 year old. It was such fun. The venue is…read moreappropriately rustic & kid friendly, there was plenty of seating available. We had several children who had never ridden a horse before (a few adults as well) who were thrilled to have a chance to ride. They had several interesting reptiles, goats, bunnies and a Patagonian Mara to pet and learn about. We brought the picnic & had a lovely day. Thank you Lazy C Farms!

Took my kids today and they loved it! Our trainer Did such a great job making it a memorable time…read more Kids won't stop talking about it. They learned to take care of the horses before and after the ride . They even braided the horses tail. Very happy with our experience. Thank you!!!!

This is a cute place for the kids to interact with animals. My grandsons (10 and 5) both loved…read morepetting the free range goats, mini horse, and cow, and seeing the various bunnies (be careful, they bite) and chickens. There's a tree swing, and a steep metal slide between two trees, and a few riding toys. I was disappointed that the advertised bounce house was laying in a heap on the ground. The entry fee is $12, but you'll be asked if you want a pail of animal feed ($2) and if you want to ride the pony or horse ($7 for about three minutes), so the visit can get a little pricey depending on what you want to do. It was a nice experience for the kids, but once was enough!

Lot of animals to pet, hold or feed but only one donkey unicorn there today. The playground was…read morerundown but they had a nice bounce house. We took our granddaughter to see unicorns and were disappointed

Aesthetic: Charming farm with unique animals…read more My Favorite: The Capybaras! Experience: I took my husband to the safari to do a Capybara encounter for his birthday, but it ended up being so much more. We were able to learn about and pet farm animals, zebras, monkeys, lemurs, camels, kangaroos, fennec foxes, otters, and so many other beautiful rescue animals. They were all well taken care of and in good spirits. The experience was $25 per person and $25 extra per person to sit and have an encounter in the Capybara's environment. They were so sweet and kept jumping on us to snack on veggies. I can't wait to go back, I want to do all the encounters they have! Everyone in Charlotte needs to visit the farm and safari, it is a great experience.

Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!

I loved it! Of course it's not the San Diego zoo, it's a local zoo. There were plenty of animals,…read moreit wasn't terribly expensive, and it's located right next to one of the coolest parks in North America! Lots of amusement park type foods, gift shops, plenty of parking, and the animals look well taken care of. This is probably a one and done thing for me, but I really enjoyed it! *Military discount thumbs up

Had a great time here! Lots of animals to see and they were all relatively active. A few keepers…read morewere around if you had questions but it was limited as it's clearly slow season. The viewing areas were all decent and got nice shots of the animals. Merchandise options were unique though I only saw one shop and concession stand at the time so keep that in mind. It's under construction as of December I believe for the farm animals so you do have to back track a bit. The hills are abundant so keep it in mind for the young and elderly. Staff was really friendly as well. Ample parking as well!