Lynnwood Park Zoo is a small haven for rescued animals near Jacksonville, NC. I do have to wonder what kind of weirdo adopts a monkey and then abandons it, but so it goes. It was a charming little spot and good break for the day. Also, I got to play with black-and-white photography, which I learned how to do the day before.
Julian made a friend. It was a bit like "The Sword in the Stone."
We met some majestic-ish goats.
There isn't a proper petting zoo, per se, but there is a spot where the staff brings out animals for kids to touch.
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