You won’t believe how much this small town zoo in Murphy, NC has to offer. We were recently at the King Kong Zoo for a birthday party for our niece and got to spend a little time talking with Owner/Operator, John Curtis. Curtis cares for 60 animals that live at the King Kong Zoological Park located at the intersection of Hwy 64 and US 19/129 next to the flea markets. Caring for the animals is second nature to Curtis as he grew up in the zoo industry. Together he and his father, Stanley, have 110 years of combined experience working with exotic animals. One of our favorite animals was the Zeedonk, a donkey-zebra hybrid, that John had to teach how to run from rain. Our favorite cat was the white tiger that playfully turned into a little kitten when John walked next to his cage. They also fed the pigmy goats, played video games and had pizza and cake!

To contact John Curtis at the King Kong Zoo call 828-837-4242

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