Lion Country Safari: Drive Through Safari + Adventure Park
Part drive-through, part walk-through, and over 900 wild animals!
- Lion Country Safari Drive-thru: Admission
- Lion Country Safari Adventure Park: Admission
- Access to all rides including the Flying Elephant Ride and Rio Grand Train
- Access to Water Park.
- Access to Pontoon and Paddle Boat rides.
- Admission to Mini Golf, Fun Slide, and other fun attractions on site.
Lion Country Safari Tickets and Information
- Lion Country Safari Address: 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, FL, 33470, Loxahatchee
- Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:30 | Saturday & Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
Is Lion Country Safari Worth Visiting
- Definitely, in our opinion, yes.
- A great family friendly day out.
What You See at Lion Country Safari
- Drive-Through Safari
- Exotic animals
- Play Zone
- Petting Zoo
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About Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, is a unique destination that combines the excitement of a drive-through safari, a zoo and the fun of a traditional amusement park, and is one of the state’s top attractions!
Drive-Through Safari Park
Part of the park allows you to see wild animals roaming freely in their naturalistic habitats as you drive around a 4-mile stretch in your vehicle. Just remember in this section you MUST keep your windows up and you MUST stay in your car.
The drive-through safari is split into 7 different habitats, which include:
- Las Pampas Section: Where you can see Brazilian tapir, alpaca, tortoises & Greater rhea.
- Ruaha National Park Section: Where you can see Greater kudu, impala and ostrich.
- Kalahari Bushveldt Section: Where you can see Eastern bongo, gemsbok, Nile lechwe, ostrich, waterbuck & wildebeest.
- Gir Forest Section: Where you can see Asiatic Water Buffalo, blackbuck, Lowland nyala, nilgai & Scimitar-horned Oryx.
- Gorongosa Reserve Section: Where you can see African Lions
- Serengeti Plains Section: Where you can see Common eland, common waterbuck, impala, Marabou stork, ostrich, Watusi/ankole cattle & wildebeest.
- Hwange National Park Section: Where you can see chimpanzees, giraffes, greater kedu, zebra, Southern white rhino & White handed gibbons.
Zoo Side of Lion Country Safari
The park also has a zoo side, where you can get a little closer to some of the animals and even feed them! The zoo is home to many different species of exotic birds, including macaws, lorikeet, flamingos, cranes, and many more, as well as porcupines, hedgehogs, goats, sheep and other primates.
They’ve also got a great reptile section that includes alligators, snakes, lizards and many more tortoises!
Lion Country Safari - Petting Zoo
We love petting zoos! They are such a great way to introduce some of the more domestic animals to the younger visitors, having said that, I’m always the first one there and I’m not so young! You can get up close with giraffe's at the feeding platform, or walk around the petting zoo area where you can find various farm yard animals!
Rides & Attractions
Lion Country Safari also incorporates a theme park in the estate where you can have even more fun! With various rides and even water fun! The adventure park covers 55-acres and you can enjoy rides such as the Flying Elephant Ride, Carousel or the Rio Grande Train. Or, venture to the water park and cool off in the Safari Splash Sprayground, or the Safari Water Slides section! You can even play Mini Golf, have fun in a maze, enjoy a Safari Queen Pontoon Boat or have fun on the lake with a Paddle boat!
Lion Country Safari is a great place for the family to spend some time!
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Lion Country Safari FAQs
- Do I need to book tickets online to visit Lion Country Safari?
- No, you are able to buy tickets onsite, but it can be a lot quicker to book them online prior to your visit. The ticket booths on site are cashless, so you can only pay with a card. If you do want to purchase with cash, you need to visit the main ticket office on site.
- Does the Lion Country Safari ticket give you access to all attractions?
- The Lion Country Safari ticket gives you access to the drive-through safari, the zoo side and the amusement park. It doesn’t include animal feeding sessions or any other extra activities.
- Are children allowed in for free at Lion Country Safari?
- Children under 2 are free at Lion Country Safari.
- Do we need paper tickets to get into Lion Country Safari?
- No, if you’ve purchased your tickets online, you can simply scan the mobile device with the ticket on.
- Is Lion Country Safari still open when it's raining?
- Yes, not only is Lion Country Safari still open, but the animals can be more active when it's raining!
- What animals can you feed at Lion Country Safari?
- You can feed the giraffes, lorikeet, and various animals in the petting zoo. You need to purchase the relevant food at the site though. You are not allowed to feed them your own food for safety reasons.
Lion Country Safari Fun Facts
- America’s First Drive-Through Safari: When it opened in 1967, Lion Country Safari was the first cageless drive-through safari park in the United States!
- Over 1,000 Animals: The park is home to over 1,000 animals from around the world, including lions, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, and ostriches!
- Lions Used to Roam Freely: When it first opened, lions actually roamed freely amongst the cars, which was a unique experience that changed later due to safety regulations!
- Drive-Through & Walk-Through: The park offers both a drive-through safari and a walk-through amusement park with animal encounters, rides, and water play areas.
- Rhinos with a View: Lion Country Safari is part of a successful white rhinoceros breeding program, and its herd is one of the largest in the country!
- Feed a Giraffe: You can hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Feeding Platform, which is a favourite activity!
- It’s a Big Park: The entire park spans over 600 acres!
- Chimpanzees on an Island: The chimps live on their own private island, and you can observe them from a distance without cages.
- Ostriches Can Be Curious: The ostriches in the drive-through section are known for pecking at cars out of curiosity!
- Nationally Accredited: The park is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), showing it meets high standards of animal care and conservation.
- Bird Feeding Aviary: In the walk-through part, there’s an aviary where you can feed colourful birds like lorikeets! They may even land on your arm!
- Conservation Education: The park offers a range of educational programs and experiences, promoting conservation awareness and respect for wildlife.
Useful Information for Lion Country Safari
Tips for visiting
- Book Tickets Online: We strongly suggest booking your tickets online. This can save you time from having to queue.
- Arrive early: To avoid crowds and to see the animals at their most active, we suggest early arrival.
- The drive-through experience: Takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, so plan accordingly.
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How to get there
- Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, FL, 33470, Loxahatchee
Opening Hours
- Monday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Thursday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Friday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 16:30
