OBX Lizard Land
Currituck, NC
- Admission
- $10
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at OBX Lizard Land
We haven't confirmed this zoo's animal list yet.
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About OBX Lizard Land
OBX Lizard Land is a reptile-focused animal facility at 2815 Caratoke Highway in Currituck, North Carolina. The facility's website states that its mission is to share its love and appreciation for reptiles, with a focus on the conservation of wild populations and the responsible keeping and breeding of captive species. Visitors can tour the facility on a self-guided basis, with an interactive admission option that adds hands-on animal encounters. The facility is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The website describes the collection as including snakes, lizards, amphibians, arachnids, tortoises and an emu. It says the business has grown to include the breeding of unique species of snakes and lizards from around the planet, and that available animals are listed on the online marketplace Morph Market. The facility also sells live feeder insects and rodents.
History
OBX Lizard Land states that it was founded in July 2017 and operates out of a farmhouse that it describes as 200 years old. According to the website, it started with 40 animals representing 20 species and now houses 170 animals from 78 species.
In April 2026, the Daily Advance reported that the facility had expanded into a new building of more than 2,000 square feet. According to the article, the addition brought the facility's indoor space to 5,000 square feet across two buildings, and includes eight room-sized habitats for large reptiles, a dedicated parrot room, three multi-species paludariums and new aquarium exhibits. The article reports more than 100 species of reptiles and fish in total.
Exhibits and habitats
The Daily Advance article names several animals in the expanded indoor habitats, including smooth-fronted caimans, a Burmese python, an anaconda, a black-throated monitor, a crocodile monitor, a caiman iguana and an Argus monitor, along with a dedicated parrot room. Outdoor exhibits are described as holding tortoises, large lizards and an emu named Marlee. The facility's own website lists tortoise ambassadors and an emu available for feeding experiences.
Conservation and programs
Beyond its breeding work, the facility offers traveling reptile presentations. The website lists traveling events for reptile birthday parties, festivals, educational events and guest entertainment, with eight ambassador animals and one hour of travel included. It also offers private tours with 90 minutes of access to the facility, which include interaction with eight ambassador animals, a feeding demonstration, and emu and tortoise feeding. The website says ambassador animals may rotate according to each animal's needs and that specific animal requests cannot be guaranteed.
Planning your visit
According to the website, the facility is open five days a week. Hours vary, and the site directs visitors to check Google for current times. Last admission is one hour before the posted closing time. General admission is self-guided, and interactive admission adds three animal interactions of staff choice, such as snakes, lizards and tortoises, along with emu feeding. Children under 2 are admitted free but cannot take part in animal interactions. The website states that no reservations are required for general admission, and ticket prices are listed on the facility's website. Traveling events are priced higher from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Feeding demonstrations are listed for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12:00 p.m., using frozen-thawed food only.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Current hours of operation
- Parking
- Accessibility information
OBX Lizard Land compared with nearby zoos
How OBX Lizard Land lines up against other zoos in the same state. We don't have coordinates for it yet, so these aren't ranked by distance.
| Zoo | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX Lizard LandThis zooCurrituck, NC | $10 | Open five days a week, year-round; site says check Google for current hours; ticket sales end 1 hour before closing. | — | No |
| Conservators CenterBurlington, NC | $16 | Guided tours Saturdays & Sundays and select holidays; reservations required. | 45 acres | No |
| Duke University Lemur CenterDurham, NC | $17 | Lemurs can be seen only on prepaid, reserved tours; no walk-ins. October–April is the off-season: Behind the Scenes tours (typically weekdays), Wild Workshops (Sat/Sun afternoons), and occasional weather-dependent Off-Season General Tours (Sat/Sun 10 AM–12 PM, posted 24–48 hours ahead). Gift shop open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily except Tuesday. Closed Tuesdays; additional 2026 holiday closures listed on the hours page (e.g., Monday, January 19). | — | No |
| Greensboro Science CenterGreensboro, NC | $22.99 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | — | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
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OBX Lizard Land: common questions
Where is OBX Lizard Land?
The facility is at 2815 Caratoke Highway in Currituck, North Carolina.
Do visitors need a reservation?
The website says no reservations are required for general admission. Private tours and traveling presentations are booked separately.
When are the feedings?
The website lists feeding demonstrations on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12:00 p.m.
Can toddlers go in?
Children under 2 are admitted free, though animal interactions are not permitted for them.
Is the facility AZA accredited?
No.
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