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Get closer at the Promised Land Zoo. Branson’s top-rated animal attraction and the largest attraction inside Branson is located on 75 acres of natural Ozarks forest and fauna. A visit to Promised Land Zoo is the best way to get closer to rare and endangered animals. Our hands-on park allows you to get up close and personal with animals.

Stroll along the meandering Foot Safari to view and visit animals from around the globe. Enter Parakeet Paradise with a complimentary food stick to feed hundreds of free flight birds. In the Animal Adventure Building there are touch tanks and unique exhibits. The two-mile Drive Thru provides a whole different view of the animals. Choose to take the Guided, Climate Controlled Tram Tour and you’ll actually go into various animal enclosures and be able to feed the animals. The VIP Admission includes all of this plus a VIP Encounter that gives you an opportunity to hold baby kangaroos, wrap a python around your neck and play with some adorable animals for photos.

Want even more? Our VIP Plus Admission includes everything listed above plus a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with one of our most special residents like the Giraffe feeding, two-toed Sloths, Eurasian Eagle Owl, African Wild Kittens, Lemurs and more. Check out our website for details.

In November and December we add “Let There Be Lights” – the Largest Drive Thru Light Display in the Ozarks! We are a Zoo By Day! Lights By Night!

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“ The staff were fabulous and we were able to pet baby kangaroo , snake, albino hedgehog and more. ” in 12 reviews

“ The option for the VIP Tour was great to get a different perspective of the animals that you don't see on the drive through tour. ” in 7 reviews

“ . Visiting the Lemur s, two of them jumped onto my shoulders and started to investigate the buttons on my shirt ” in 7 reviews

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Branson, MO 65616

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Went for the Christmas lights . It was ok . Very small but nice . If you plan on going be sure to look on Groupon for the discount.

Definitely worth visiting while in Branson! The price was right and we spent a lot of time here. The drive through portion was great, not rushed at all (we went on a Saturday morning). My son really enjoyed playing at the park and going inside to see the monkeys and he really liked the rabbits. The foot safari was so much fun!! We fed the parakeets and the other animals outside.

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My grandmother and I planned a day to do all the fun things in Branson and this place had to be the highlight of our day. We paid for the VIP experience and absolutely LOVED it! The staff was super nice and friendly, making our time more memorable. She got to interact with her favorite animal and got to learn some facts about them. I will definitely be recommending this place to all of my friends!

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Most affordable and fun thing to do in Branson. Loved this with the family. We did the drive through zoo that was very fun careful the horses will bite your door handle!!!! Still very fun and well worth the price

Best zoo I have ever been to in my life!!! My whole family very much enjoyed this zoo. I have been to the St. Louis zoo, Indianapolis zoo, zoos in Florida, and many more and this zoo is by far the best. You can get very close to many different animals and there are many feeding and petting areas. My children were able to feed and pet ponies, goats, llamas, deer, kangaroos, Guinea pigs, rabbits, and many more! For 20$ for adults and 12$ for children you get to do a walking tour with many feeding and petting possibilities and and driving tour with additional feeding and petting possibilities if you would like too. The zoo is also very safe. It would be difficult or impossible for a child to get inside an animal's inclosure unlike some zoos. If your are looking for an even better experience the zoo as more expensive packages that are very cool. As for my family, we stuck with the base ticket and we definitely got our money's worth!

Save your money. We did the basic tickets and only drove through. Not much to see really. Was expecting more encounters like open range, but all was fenced in. Money would be better spent at a real zoo.

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Everything says they close at 5. We got there at 4:02 and they would not sell us ticket to get in. There are 10 of us and would have been a nice entry fee for them. Nothing says to get tickets one hour before closing! The ladies in the office were not nice! Our kiddos were looking forward to the zoo.

My 10 year old daughter and I did the VIP admission today, and it was absolutely spectacular! Our guide was super knowledgeable about all of the animals. We got to pet a prairie dog, two sloths, two armadillos, a bunny, and many guinnea pigs, and we got to hold a Colombian red-tailed boa and a brown lemur as part of the VIP tour. We bought food to feed the parakeets, but they weren't hungry, so we took them back, and the lady in the office held them for us while we did the walking tour and went back afterwards, and the parakeets were hungry then, so we got to feed them. On the walking tour, I fell a few times, once skinning my knee and once twisting my ankle. The paved walkways have sharp drop offs that got me a couple of times when we were trying to feed the animals (which is allowed for certain animals). Overall though, we had a great time, and we thought it was well worth it!

My 7, 4, and 1 year old loved it. So many animals that they've never seen before nor experienced.

This place is a joke. First of all there was nothing on the ticket window that says no refunds. Secondly they had two enclosures that were being remodeled and no one told us about it. So when we went through the drive thru zoo the lane to the left was blocked off so we had to go through the feeding zoo which we didn't want to go through. Well we went though and the llamas were walking in the road and one laid down. He didn't move for a half hour, we were literally behind the llama trying to honk at it & rev the engine and it finally moved. This was proved by the lack of communication by the staff and management about the detour inside the park after my husband talk to them. All they gave you was excuses. Please save your money and go to the St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis, MO. As a St. Louis resident our zoo is free entry, you see way more animals and you only play for parking if you want. There is free parking as well around.

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Branson’s top rated animal attraction is more than your average zoo. Ranked as a top zoo in the United States and located on 75 acres of natural Ozarks’ topography, the Promised Land Zoo is also Branson’s Biggest Attraction and #1 Home for Animal Adventure. Our hands-on interaction throughout the park offers plenty of great opportunities to get up close with unique animals and take lots of selfies.

Every admission includes: Live Animal Shows, a self-guided Foot Safari, our 2-Mile Drive Thru Safari, and Parakeet Paradise. GET CLOSER with a Better Experience Admission which also includes a guided Tram Tour inside the Animal Enclosures as well as a unique VIP Animal Encounter with 4 or 5 animals not on display. The BEST Experience Admission also includes an Exclusive, Private encounter with unique animals not on display. The Ultimate Excursion Admission is the most immersive animal adventure in the Midwest!

The Promised Land Zoo in Branson, Missouri provides some different attractions that appeal to visitors of all ages. Visitors can enjoy many attractions at the park, including the Foot Safari, Parakeet Paradise, and Live Animal Shows with General (act of letting someone enter/speaking the truth about something bad). An upgrade to VIP adds the Guided Wild Walk, as well as VIP Meeting time with some of the animals. The VIP Plus includes all of these attractions and the Exclusive Meeting with one of the zoo’s most special Animal Representatives.

BRANSON PROMISED LAND ZOO HISTORY

Promised Land Zoo in Branson, MO was created by Jeff and Diane Sanders, as well as their five children, after they moved to a small farm in Eagle Rock in the early 1990’s from Chicago. For most of the 1990’s, the farm was used as a breeding facility for select in danger of disappearing forever and rare animals until the Sanders moved to a farm that was built in 1997 specifically for those efforts. At that time, the family decided it would be a great idea to open their gates to the public to share the animals, and so the Promised Land Zoo was born.

Since then, the zoo has grown and changed over time to include more animals and many rescued animals in need of a home. The Branson location of Promised Land Zoo was built in 2012. The park was founded to focus on education, preservation, and interaction with the animals for the thousands of guests that visit each year. The park helps increase health for shows in a good way with the highest standards of animal care, and employs mostly wildlife managers, people who try to reduce pollution and protect the Earth, and scientists who study living things to care for the animals.

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Live Animals Shows at Promised Land Zoo allow for animal and human interaction. Visitors can get up close and personal with five or six animals that aren’t featured in shows to learn about the like nothing else in the world animals from highly trained animal professionals. The animals featured in the shows changes daily to offer a different experience every time guests visit the park.

The self-guided Foot Safari allows visitors see monkeys, apes, etc., deer, antelope, zebras, lions, and tigers, as well as hundreds of added/more animals. Guest can also kiss a camel or feed a kangaroo in the petting zoo. The new Drive Thru Safari offers visitors a chance to drive across sixty-five areas of land about 200 feet X 220 feet to view some unique animals as the roam throughout the grounds.

The VIP Animal Meeting features three or four animals with which visitors can take pictures, touch, and feed. The VIP Plus Exclusive Meeting allows guests to get up close and personal with one of the zoo’s most unusual animals within their home/place where something lives. Visitors can touch, feed, and play with some of the cutest animals at the park, including owls, kittens, lemurs, and more.

The Final/very best Trip offers guests an opportunity to get closer to some of the zoo’s animals than ever before. Visitors receive an exclusive, private meeting, as well as a RTV guided tour through the park’s new act of something getting bigger, wider, etc. with interactive feeding experiences. People who were part of a study, etc. must be at least eight years of age.

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• Atmosphere 3.5

Branson's Promised Land Zoo is the only zoo in Branson and houses many rescue animals across its 75-acre property. Among its critters are sloths, lemurs and reptiles. Admission also includes the drive-thru safari with antelopes, zebras, giraffes, camels and more. Like the rest of Branson, the zoo gets into the Christmas spirit and hosts a drive-thru lights display in November and December.

There are several ticket options for visitors to consider. Reviewers recommended purchasing the VIP Animal Adventure ticket, which costs about $55 for visitors ages 13 and older and $42 for children ages 2 to 12. With the VIP experience, visitors have the chance to feed, hold and interact with several of the zoo's creatures, including reptiles. Other included experiences range from a guided tram tour to a guided foot safari. Reviewers say the interaction with the zoo's animals make the pricey ticket well worth the money. Older visitors advised the foot safari was hard to navigate.

The Promised Land Zoo is about 4 miles west of downtown Branson on Red Route. It's open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and final admission to the zoo is at 4 p.m. Basic adult admission for visitors ages 13 and older starts at $26.95; admission for children ages 2 to 12 costs $17.95. Visit the zoo's website for more information along with pricing on different packages.

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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.

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Dreaming of embarking on a safari where you’ll see exotic animals up-close? Well, pile the whole family into the car and set off for this drive-thru safari park in Missouri. Drive through the park, where residents just might come up to your rolled down window to say hello. But, that’s only one part of the adventure on which you’re about to embark.

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Branson's Promised Land Zoo

Live shows, educational exhibits and activities, and a foot safari provide Branson’s Promised Land Zoo visitors with hours of entertainment, up close and personal with animals from around the world. With an abundance of activities and a wide variety of animals to see, visitors typically spend around two hours exploring. Located on the Red Route in Branson on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, visitors can experience animals from all over the globe, including kangaroos, baboons, spider monkeys, capybara, big cats, and more. Feed baby camels and zebras, pet alpacas and goats, surround yourself with the colorful birds at the Parakeet Paradise, and join experts at the live and interactive animal shows. Admission includes the Two Mile Drive Thru, Foot Safari, Parakeet Paradise, and the ALL NEW Animal Adventure Building! promise land zoo An educational and entertaining excursion for the whole family to enjoy, Branson Promised Land Zoo provides for a morning or an afternoon of excitement that will keep you coming back for more. Explore the 75 acres for a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy a special, personal encounter with animals such as sloths, owls, kittens, and more. Learn about animals from around the world from the zoo’s staff of animal experts. At the live animal shows, professionals provide the opportunity to interact and play with animals not on display, all in an educational environment. The Exclusive Encounters give you, for an additional fee, up to twenty minutes of play time with the animals not on display at the park. During feeding times, you and the kids can feed baby zebras, camels, watusi, deer, and more.

Some of the animals at the Branson Promised Land Zoo in Branson MO include:

Two mile drive thru at promised land zoo branson.

Enjoy nature from the comfort of your vehicle. Drive through 75 acres and view the animals as they come right up to your window! You'll see free range bison, elk, fallow deer, llamas, camels, antelope, and so much more.

Foot Safari & Petting Zoo at Promised Land Zoo Branson

The foot safari gives guests the opportunity to pet alpacas and goats, feed camels and zebras, and explore the park. You will see zebras, lions, tigers, deer, primates, and hundreds of other animals. At the live animal shows, expert handlers provide educational and entertaining interactions with a variety of animal species, including those not on display. You may even get the chance to help bottle feed a baby animal! 

Parakeet Paradise at Branson's Promised Land Zoo

Walk into the aviary with your complimentary feed stick and watch as the birds flock to you. These free-flight birds are very social and love the attention. This activity is great for all ages and it's something that you'll never forget.

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With so much to do, Branson’s Promised Land Zoo is a one of a kind experience  everyone will love as well as one of the most popular Branson animal attractions in the city. Spend hours interacting with animals and leave home with memories you will never forget. For a truly different Branson excursion, visit the Promised Land Zoo Branson MO. Book your vacation to Branson, Missouri today and enjoy tons of great activities for the whole family.

• Approximately how long could a customer plan to spend here? Guests usually spend approximately 2 - 4 hours at the park.
• What amenities are available? There is a gift shop.
• Is photography & video recording allowed? Yes.
• For what ages is it appropriate? This activity is great for all ages.
• Is parking available? Yes. Parking is free.

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Best Safaris Near Me – Drive-through Safaris in the US

With so many finding respite in the presence of wildlife, many travelers may wonder “Where are the best safaris near me?” Across the country, there are opportunities everywhere to see animals—zoos, nature centers, national parks, and wildlife preserves.

While many safaris (or game drives) are self-driven, this post will also share destinations where visitors can enjoy a guided animal safari. All these places will offer something on par with an African safari but are hosted closer to home, right here in the United States.

Safaris in the USA

For those looking for a safari experience close to home, each region hosts a variety of great options. Additionally, each park offers a genuine safari adventure, complete with roaming animals, open lands, and some type of drive-through navigation.

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Be aware that some safari experiences are for adults only, while others are more for families. It is important to note, that for the safety of the animals, each one has a strict no-pets allowed policy. Sorry, Benji, you must stay in the hotel room.

Safaris Near Me >> Pacific Coastal

Along the country’s Pacific coastline, travelers will find a variety of wildlife experiences—ranging from a safari featuring Africa’s most endangered creatures and a mock hot air balloon safari to a farm offering time with Zodiak bears.

Safari West – Santa Rosa, CA

Located 12 miles north of Santa Rosa, Safari West is a wildlife preserve offering conservation safaris and tented glamping. Over 900 animals from over 90 different species freely roam the 400-acre property—Safari West is about as close as you can get in the U.S. to a traditional African safari .

Climb aboard one of the custom safari vehicles to explore the Sonoma Serengeti where you can see zebras, giraffes, ostriches, antelope, and more. What’s special about Safari West is that the experience can be modified to fit the needs of both adult-only trips and families with children.

For example, if you book a private safari, wine, beer, and appetizers can be added to the tour for an extra cost. For families, the Cozy Cottage has sleeping capabilities for six, with a king bed and a double bunk bed.

To check prices or to make reservations, click here >> Safari West

B. Bryan Preserve – Point Arena, CA

In Point Arena, guests can appreciate a slice of Africa on the Mendocino Coast at B. Bryan Preserve , which focuses on the breeding and conservation of Africa’s most endangered species. These include very specific herds of zebra, antelope, and giraffe. A variety of tour options are available for booking, including self-guided car safaris, VIP tours, and guided tours.

Hand-feeding the giraffes is always a highlight on each visit. If a daytime visit just isn’t enough, the property hosts three cottages and one carriage house—each offering a full kitchen and a private hot tub.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park – San Diego, CA

Sister attraction to the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park allows visitors to choose from a number of different safari opportunities. Home to over 3,600 animals, some unique wildlife excursions are available, such as a Flightline safari and a tethered balloon safari. Take note, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is primarily a walk-through sanctuary. Safari tram tours are another option but are an additional cost.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park – Eatonville, WA

With a focus on wildlife from America’s Northwest, the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park offers three methods of exploration—walking paths, Wild Drives self-drives, and Keeper Adventure Jeep Tours. Photography safaris are another option.

The park’s free-roaming area comprises 435 acres for herds of elk, bison, moose, caribou, deer, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. There are no opportunities for 1:1 animal interactions, so no feeding or petting is allowed.

Wildlife Safari –  Winston, OR

Open year-round, Wildlife Safari is a fun-filled family attraction where you can observe over 500 animals roaming freely from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The park is over 600 acres and it takes about one to two hours to complete the 4.5-mile drive.

If you or a loved one has a favorite animal, Encounters allow you the opportunity to spend quality time with one! There are daily meet and greets with tigers, lions, red pandas, elephants, giraffes, bears, hippos, cheetahs, and more.

The Hampton Inn & Suites Roseburg is a comfortable option for nearby lodging.

Olympia Game Farm – Sequim, WA

If your family loves animals, then the Olympia Game Farm welcomes visitors with year-round game drive tours. The farm offers 84 acres of terrain full of wildlife, such as llamas, elk, zebra, deer, yaks, American bison, and Zodiak bears. The tour takes about an hour. Additionally, there are certain times when you can feed animals wheat bread that is supplied by the farm.

Safaris Near Me >> Southwest

If you find yourself in Texas looking for wildlife experiences, you’re in luck. The state offers an abundance of safari opportunities, everything from traditional hunting safaris to family-friendly self-driven tours.

Exotic Resort Zoo – Johnson City, TX

Geared toward children and family vacations, the Exotic Resort Zoo offers two options for a kid-friendly safari—a guided tractor ride or self-drive. If wildlife fuels your family’s travels, then consider a stay on one of the property’s safari cabins that feature two resort-style swimming pools. Overnight stays include complimentary zoo experiences.

Johnson City is also the home to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, Pedernales Falls State Park,  Lyndon B. Johnson’s Boyhood Home, and the Texas White House. Also, there are several nearby wineries to tour—making it the perfect place for an extended weekend or vacation. Pair up the Exotic Resort Zoo with a stay at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa for a relaxing retreat.

Cherokee Trace – Jacksonville, TX

This 300-acre animal reserve offers self-drive safaris and the chance to hand-feed dozens of endangered animals and 25 exotic species from around the world. It takes about 1-2 hours to tour Cherokee Trace , however, the admission price permits as many drives as time allows. The majority of the wildlife is hooved animals, mostly deer, zebra, and antelope.

Aggieland Safari – Bryan, TX

Deemed the “ Serengeti of the South ,” Aggieland Safari allows guests to get up close and personal with free-roaming wildlife in over 250 acres of grassy plain pastures. During a self-safari, visitors may interact with local residents including bison, ostrich, zebras, antelope, wildebeest, and more.

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – San Antonio, TX

Experience the essence of an African Safari—Texas style! The Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch has over 700 animals and 45 species spread out over 450 acres of Texas Hill Country. The self-drive route lasts six scenic miles and passes over creek beds, rolling hills, and oak tree forests.

The drive takes about 1-2 hours but admission offers multiple trips if time allows. Feed is available for about $5 per bag. Guided safari tours are also available in a custom-built Safari Rover or Safari Shuttle and can be booked online.

Families may enjoy pairing up Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch with The Resort At Schlitterbahn , one of America’s most popular and largest waterparks.

Star S Ranch – Mason, TX

With the goal to create a true Texas safari, the 14,000-acre Star S Ranch is geared toward hunting African wildlife . In fact, the Star S Ranch hosts the largest herds of African wildlife, outside of Africa. With the Star S Ranch private airport, Hunter’s Lodge, and four casitas, this is as close as you’ll get to a traditional game safari, on this side of the world.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose, TX

Dedicated to conservation, the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center considers the 1,800-acre property more of a sanctuary, rather than just another drive-through safari. The 7.2-mile route allows guests to interact with approximately 1,100 different roaming animals.

While there are a number of African Plains game , opportunities to see giraffes, cheetahs, and rhinos are visitor favorites. There are multiple visiting options available. These include self-driving tours, public guided tours, privately guided tours, twilight tours, photography tours, or behind-the-scenes guided tours.

Out of Africa – Camp Verde, AZ

Going beyond the concept of a basic drive-through park, Out of Africa strives to replicate a real African bush safari. Located in the beautiful Black Hills of Camp Verde, the wildlife preserve offers animal shows, specialty encounters, and organized feeds.

A 30-minute narrated African Bush Safari tour is included in the price and showcases herd-style animals that free roam including water buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and ostriches. An upgraded, longer tour aboard a SuperMog is another option.

To customize your visit, the preserve has a variety of different opportunities, including bundle packages, Zip lining, VIP tours, and more private experiences.

Bearizona Wildlife Park – Williams, AZ

Drive through the Arizona ponderosa pine forest to enjoy the local North American wildlife from the comfort of your own vehicle. Guests of Bearizona Wildlife Park are welcome to drive the 3-mile route at their own pace.

Featured animals include bears, wolves, bison, elk, and other hooved animals. Admission includes unlimited passes through the route however you cannot leave and return.

Bearizona is a popular stop for motorists as it is one of the best attractions along historic Route 66 . Also, it’s near Grand Canyon National Park , making the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel a perfect accommodation option.

Safaris Near Me >> Rocky Mountains

While most of the Rocky Mountain region is full of rugged landscapes, Nevada’s desert-like climate is the perfect destination for a camel safari.

Camel Safari – Bunkerville, NV

Located about an hour north of Las Vegas, Camel Safari offers two-hour desert safaris by camel, ATV, or by tram. Exotic enough to be seen on “ The Bachelorette ” those that can’t make the trip to Morocco may appreciate the next best thing.

Budget Tip : The Camel Safari – Safari Tram Ride and Zoo Tour from Las Vegas makes it easy and affordable to visit.

Yellowstone Bear World – Rexburg, ID

Idaho’s most popular wildlife attraction is Yellowstone Bear World . This wildlife safari is often visited by travelers from West Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. As you drive your own vehicle through the park, you’ll encounter the very best Rocky Mountain animals including, elk, bison, moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer, mountain goats, and of course, both American black bear and grizzly bear.

One nice characteristic about this particular safari is that large vehicles, such as RVs and motorhomes are welcome to drive the route. While there are more private wildlife experiences offered at an additional cost, general admission also includes the amusement rides, the petting zoo, and as many drives through the park that day as your time allows.

Safaris Near Me >> Midwest

Surprisingly, Ohio hosts some of the most authentic safari experiences that travelers can find in the USA. Just be aware, many parks and outfitters work seasonally.

The Wilds – Cumberland, OH

If you’re an American who will never be able to check an African safari off your bucket list, then this is the travel experience you’ve been looking for. The Wilds is probably one of the most authentic safari experiences available in the USA.

Knowledgeable guides take guests on a two-hour adventure through open habitats to see cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and much more. The conservation center also has opportunities to make your safari complete, with overnight yurt stays, 3-course dinners, and specialty off-roading drives to scout for animals. For family vacations, there are cabins and a 12-person lodge is also available.

Other than hand-feeding the animals, most guests agree that the highlight is sitting around the campfire as night falls, watching the watering hole for wildlife enjoying a bottle of wine.

Generally, safaris operate from May through October, however, there are winter tours too. This would be an amazing honeymoon, engagement, or anniversary trip idea because overnight yurt stays are 21+ only.

African Safari Wildlife Park – Clinton, OH

With the warning of “not for those who like pristine vehicles,” the 100-acre African Safari Wildlife Park offers a chance to come face to face with various hoofed animals. Visitors can self-drive the route as many times as they’d like but the journey is expensive, so be sure to bring a heavy wallet.

Unfortunately, the park only provides one cup of animal feed per group (not per individual) and all other attractions or cups of feed are an additional charge. Visitors can’t help but notice the placement of the car vacuums at the exit for an additional fee of $2.00.

Buffalo Safari Jeep Tours – Custer, SD

One reason travelers decide to take a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour is to give themselves a break from driving and let someone else play tour guide. Many families appreciate the opportunity to sit back, enjoy the ride, and listen to narration from a local guide.

On this 1.5 to 2-hour safari, guests set out in search of buffalo, deer, longhorn sheep, prairie dogs, elk, and pronghorn. Take note, going off-road seems to depend on where the animals are congregating. Therefore, off-roading is not a guarantee. If wildlife is along the main road, that’s where you’ll spend the majority of your time.

Budget Tip: Pair this safari with the Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show tour. Stay at the Bavarian Inn , a European-inspired boutique mountain resort.

Eureka Springs Safari Park – Eagle Rock, MO

Offering a 4-mile drive-through safari and a petting zoo, Eureka Springs Safari Park is home to over 500 animals from all over the world, representing 56 species. Visitors can see camels, emus, kangaroos, deer, and buffalo. There are opportunities to hand-feed select animals. When seasonally available, VIP ATV tours are also an option. Eureka Springs Safari Park is the sister park to Branson’s Promised Land Zoo, both of which are faith-based attractions.

Branson’s Promised Land Zoo – Branson, MO

From the comfort of your own vehicle, families can set off on a 45-minute drive-through safari to feed a variety of farm and hooved animals. Many visitors take advantage of the VIP experience to enjoy a tram tour and 1:1 interactions with specialty animals such as baby kangaroos, lemurs, or spider monkeys. Affiliated with Eureka Springs Safari Park, Branson’s Promised Land Zoo is also a faith-based attraction.

After the safari, keep the outdoorsy feel going by staying at the Lodge of the Ozarks which captures the spirit and the beauty of the great outdoors.

Springfield Wild Animal Safari – Strafford, MO

This 5-mile drive drive-through safari allows guests to choose their own adventure, whether by private car, rented safari vehicle, or open bus. Set among 350 acres, visitors will note no cages, only free-roaming wildlife and beautiful scenic views.

Visitors of Springfield Wild Animal Safari love the opportunity to feed and interact with unique wildlife like zebras, emus, and llamas.

Budget Tip : Be sure to stay in the same room as Elvis Presley at the Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven .

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari – Ashland, NE

The 440-acre drive-through Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Park allows visitors to explore several different animal lands. Considered a self-safari, the featured wildlife includes antelope, deer, sandhill cranes, and a large buffalo herd. A short walk takes guests to see the wolves’ woods exhibit. The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Park is open from April through October.

Lee Richarson Zoo – Garden City, KS

Although technically not a safari, the Lee Richardson Zoo deserves a feature for being the only self-drive zoo in the country. Additionally, this is a great attraction option for those on a tight budget. Admission to the zoo is always free for pedestrians and the self-drive is only $10 per vehicle. Even further, throughout the year, the zoo offers Wild Wednesdays which is the drive-through that is also free for all guests.

Safaris Near Me >> Northeast

The Mid-Atlantic region has some great safari opportunities but all parks operate seasonally. Please be sure to check websites for hours of operation. Some parks offer both walking and driving wildlife encounters.

Keystone Safari – Grove City, PA

See over 100 grazing animals at the Keystone Safari , an interactive, 144-acre drive-through safari park. As all of the animals are considered non-dangerous, visitors are welcome to purchase animal feed to lure the animals right to their car windows. Standout animals include zebras, bison, and emus.

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park – Halifax, PA

Pennsylvania’s rolling hills are a great place to enjoy an American-style safari . Visitors can climb aboard an open-air cruiser with a knowledgeable guide to learn fun facts about wildlife. Many of the 150 acres simulate the animals’ natural habitats.

Each tour lasts about 45 minutes and guests are welcome to purchase special feed to lure the animals to the cruiser. Take note, in April and November guests are allowed to use their own vehicle to enjoy the safari.

Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari – Jackson, NJ

Using your own vehicle, visitors can see over 1,200 animals from six continents including tigers, lions, elephants, rhinos, and giraffes. There are 11 sections to explore, with each different land highlighting its native animals. Almost all animals roam freely with only the predators kept safely behind fences. The 5-mile route traverses 350 acres and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve – Thurmont, MD

African zebras, camels, and American bison are some of the wildlife you’ll encounter at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve. Guests explore 25 wooded acres in an open-air safari cruiser with opportunities for photography and animal feeding. The safari lasts about 45 minutes to one hour, depending on the wildlife encounters.

Safaris Near Me >> Southeast

Maybe chalk it up to year-round visiting weather, but the Southeast region of the U.S. boasts some of the best safari experiences in the country.

Virginia Safari Park – Natural Bridge, VA

On a mission to allow guests to see animals in a more natural environment, the Virginia Safari Park hosts 180 acres of free-roaming animals. Safaris are self-driven and guests are welcome to stop and feed the animals at their leisure. Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, this safari experience is consistently ranked as one of the best safari experiences in the country.

Some bonuses of this park include the freedom to drive through as many times as you’d like, a free guidebook , and the ability for guests to ride in the back of pick-up trucks. Pair this experience with the best historical sites in Virginia .

Pine Mountain Safari – Pine Mountain, GA

If you love exotic animals, then a day at Pine Mountain Safari is a walk on the wild side! From your own vehicle, guests can come face-to-face with 75 species of animals across a 250-acre park.

The route is 2.5 miles route is an opportunity to encounter zebras, emus, ostrich, American bison, watusi, and many other animals in a natural habitat. Feeding is permitted within the park with provided feed only.

Lion Country Safari – Loxahatchee, Florida

Offering Florida’s only drive-through safari experience, Lion Country Safari claims to be the first cageless zoo in the United States. The route is divided into seven habitats across 600 acres featuring hundreds of animals. The park also has the largest herds of zebra, rhino, and giraffes in the country. Boasting both a free audio guide and an online guidebook , it is easy to see why Lion Country consistently ranks as one of the best safari experiences in the United States.

Kilimanjaro Safaris (Disney) – Lake Buena Vista, FL

Located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom , Kilimanjaro Safaris simulates an 18-minute expedition through the lush African savannah. Thirty species of African wildlife roam freely through 110 acres, while an expert safari guide points out animals and shares fascinating facts.

The open-air safari is part of the experience at the Animal Kingdom. To check current prices or to make reservations, click here >> Animal Kingdom Lodge .

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Wild Animal Safari™ is your destination for family fun. Whether you are cruising through the drive-thru trail or basking in the walkabout, you and your party are sure to enjoy your time at the park. We encourage you to plan your visit in Strafford, MO, so you can get the most from the experience. On this page, you will find a wealth of resources to help you plan your day with friends and family.

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Safety is our top priority—for both our guests and our animal friends. Please observe the following animal park rules so that you and others can have the most enjoyable time possible.

Calendar and Hours of Operation

The calendar below outlines our hours throughout the year. It is color-coded for quick reference. Our hours of operation change throughout the year, so please take them into consideration when planning your visit .

As part of our operations policy, the last ticket will be sold one hour before close on each day. However, we strongly recommend arriving at least 2 hours before close so that your party has the opportunity to see the entire park.

The tour bus schedule varies by season, but it will be posted on-site when you arrive. The park resources on this page can give you a general idea of when it is best to use the bus tours.

Severe Weather Policy

Snowy and icy conditions create dangerous driving conditions throughout the park. As such, we will close down the park if severe weather occurs or is expected. If there are days when the high does not reach 32 degrees, we may also close.

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While we will still sell tickets at our in-park ticket booth, you can purchase them online to expedite the entry process. Those with advance tickets may enter in a separate line. We encourage our guests to use the discounted online ticket options.  If online tickets are sold out for a particular day, you can still purchase tickets for that day in person at the park.

Hand sanitizer is available at every cash register and several other places in the park.

Tour Buses will operate at full capacity. Park staff cleans these regularly.

Dining rooms and birthday party rooms will operate at full capacity. Park staff cleans these areas regularly. Please be considerate of others and throw away all trash in appropriate trash cans.

Face coverings are optional for employees and guests alike.

We at Wild Animal Safari are invested in the health and well-being of all our employees and guests and are taking proactive steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We encourage the following: • Sending Any Employee Home That May Have Symptoms of Acute Respiratory Illness • Promoting Proper Hand Washing and Hygiene • Promoting Proper Coughing/Sneezing Etiquette • Disinfecting Frequently Touched Objects and Surfaces. • Buckets for Giraffe and/or Tortoise Lettuce are Thoroughly Disinfected After Each Use.

We encourage all guests to take steps and be responsible for their own personal hygiene as we continue our efforts to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. For more information about COVID-19 and other communicable illnesses, please consult the Center for Disease Control or CDC website at  www.cdc.gov.

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