Jungleland, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina 1982
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This authentic 1980s color photograph, captured in 1982, documents the tropical-themed attractions at Jungleland in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. The archival image features a young girl piloting a circular, motorized bumper boat through a concrete-lined canal. In the background, the park’s “jungle” aesthetic is highlighted by a circular tiki hut with a thick thatched roof, a life-sized grey elephant statue, and a small zebra figure. Beyond the park’s perimeter fence, a vintage brown station wagon is visible driving along the adjacent coastal highway. Located on the Crystal Coast, Jungleland was a staple of North Carolina’s family tourism, offering mini-golf, go-karts, and an arcade. Despite its popularity as a local landmark, the park is no longer standing; it closed permanently and was demolished in the mid-2000s to make way for a residential development and a bank. This factual record preserves the quaint, kitschy charm of this defunct seaside amusement center during the early eighties. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.
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