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Virginia Safari Park Directions

Get driving directions to Virginia Safari Park, a 180-acre drive-thru adventure safari park located in Natural Bridge, Va., and discover other local attractions.

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Driving Directions

The Virginia Safari Park is located in Rockbridge County, at exit 180/180-B off I-81 in Natural Bridge, Virginia.

We are conveniently located in the Shenandoah Valley, only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and historic Lexington. Take a short day trip from Roanoke, Lynchburg, Staunton, Charlottesville, Richmond (2.5 hours), or metro Washington, D.C. (3.5 hours).

Enter the following address into your GPS navigation system:

Virginia Safari Park 229 Safari Lane Natural Bridge, VA 24578

From ROANOKE

  • Take I-81 north to Exit 180.
  • Turn north [left] on US 11.
  • Go 1/2 mile to the KOA campground sign at the Stop-In gas station.
  • Turn left at KOA and follow the Safari signs.

From STAUNTON

  • Take I-81 south to Exit 180-B.
  • At the bottom of the exit ramp, go straight across US 11 towards the KOA campground and follow Safari signs.

From LYNCHBURG

  • Take Rt. 130 west to Natural Bridge.
  • Turn right on US 11 North.
  • Go 4 miles [PASS the NB Zoo] and proceed under I-81.
  • Turn left at the KOA campground and the Stop-In gas station and follow the Safari signs.

From WASHINGTON, D.C.

  • Take I-66 West to I-81 South.
  • Take Exit 180-B.
  • At the bottom of the exit ramp, go straight across US 11 toward the KOA campground and follow Safari signs.

From CHARLOTTESVILLE/RICHMOND

  • Take I-64 West to I-81 South.
  • Take Exit 180-B.<

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Safari Village features 10 acres of walk-thru exhibits including Tiger Territory and cheetahs, Giraffe Feeding Station, petting area, Kangaroo Walk-About, free flight bird aviary, reptile house, monkeys & more!

Gift shop, picnic shelter, wheelchair accessible. Credit cards accepted. Adult, senior, child and group rates. Active military discount with ID. No pets allowed; non-smoking facility.

SAFARI DRIVE-THRU

Drive along 3 miles of road in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. With the Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop, animals of all sizes, shapes and colors approach your vehicle in search of a tasty bucket of feed!

  • Llamas, camels, antelope, deer, bison, ostrich, elk, zebra and many more animals!

SAFARI VILLAGE WALK-THRU AREA & PETTING ZOO

Stroll along the pathways where you will find a wide variety of exhibits everyone can enjoy!

  • Feed goats, potbelly-piglets and baby llamas in the petting area.
  • Feed giraffes directly out of your hand!
  • Enter select habitats for an interactive experience you will never forget!

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Getting To the Valley – Train

Amtrak  – You can reach the Valley directly by train by traveling to the Amtrak station in Staunton, or indirectly by traveling to stations in short driving distance in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, the Washington, D.C. area, and in Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg, West Virginia.  Also see  Amtrak Virginia .

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Airports within the Shenandoah Valley

If you are travelling by air, you can skip the rental car and schedule a private car service with Shenandoah Shores Management Group (SSMG). Our experienced drivers will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your destination. And they can safely drive you to any other locations in the area.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport  Weyer’s Cave, VA (SHD) Roanoke Regional Airport   Roanoke, VA (ROA)

Airports a short driving distance from the Shenandoah Valley Baltimore Washington International Airport  (take I-70 west to I-81, then go south) Ronald Reagan National Airport  (Arlington) (take US-50, Va-7, or I-66 west to the Valley) Washington Dulles Airport  (take US-50, Va-7, or I-66 west to the Valley) Richmond International Airport  (take I-64 west to the Valley) Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport  (take I-64 west to the Valley) Blue Ridge Regional Airport  (Martinsville, Virginia)

Getting To the Valley – Car

Interstate 81 is the main north-south route to and through the Shenandoah Valley.

From the Northeast take Interstate 76 or Interstate 78 west to Interstate 81 south.

From the Northwest take Interstate 76 east to Interstate 70. At Hagerstown, MD take Interstate 81 south into the Shenandoah Valley.

To reach the Valley from the east, the main highways are Interstate 66, which brings you directly from the Washington, D.C. area and connects with I-81 near Strasburg, VA.

Interstate 64, which brings you directly from Richmond and connects with I-81 near Staunton. From the west, I-64 is again the most direct route, coming from West Virginia and linking to I-81 near Lexington, VA.

Virginia Safari Park

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“ We did the drive thru safari and purchased a feeding cup for $5 as well as lettuce to feed the giraffes . ” in 67 reviews

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“ There were A LOT of Llamas and Alpacas and some were pretty eager to get your feed (3 buckets was plenty). ” in 66 reviews

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“ During the safari/ drive thru portion we fed a couple Bison, llamas , some sort of antelope/gazelle and deer. ” in 49 reviews

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Located in scenic Natural Bridge, Virginia the 180-acre park is home to over 1,000 exotic animals from 6 continents. Drive along 3 miles of road in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. With the Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop, animals of all sizes, shapes and colors approach your vehicle in search of a tasty bucket of feed! In addition to the Safari Drive-Thru, stroll along the pathways in the Safari Village where you will find a wide variety of exhibits everyone can enjoy! …

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Where is the best place to stay near the park?

The Georges Hotel

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Visited back in November on our way home on I-81. I'd been wanting to go for years, being a VT graduate, but I hadn't had the chance. We did the drive thru safari and purchased a feeding cup for $5 as well as lettuce to feed the giraffes. The total for 2 people with these add-ons was about $70 but well worth it. The drive thru started with plenty of animals coming to our window. They gave us a little booklet where you can learn about each animal. The speeds are limited while you drive so you do really get to enjoy and feed many animals. The photo opportunities were plenty and the variety of animals was great as I didn't expect to see so many different ones. The overall drive thru took about 1 hour and we were able to ration our food cup to last this long. Note, some of the animals are hungrier :) and will try to put their heads in your car so prepare to be messy! After the drive thru, we were able to walk the zoo area on foot. This took us about 45 minutes and we got to see kangaroos, vultures, baby goats, etc. This is where we fed the giraffe. For the $5 lettuce cup, you do get 3 pieces but we decided to break this up a bit to make it last longer which allowed us more time for a photo opp. Overall, this was a very fun activity and I wish I'd gone sooner. It was easily accessible off the highway and parking was not bad. I highly recommend this if you're passing on I-81. Also would be great for families.

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In all my trips to the area, I have never gone here thinking it would be too touristy. Honestly, this is a really well done zoo/park. As others have said the bonus is that you get up close and personal with the animals, especially in the drive through portion! Those animals aren't stupid, they know where the food is and come right up to your car. The park itself is beautiful- these animals have plenty of space, shade and shelter as well as ponds to cool off in on a hot summer day. If you are in the area, this is a must go. It's not cheap, but it's worth it for adults and children!

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100% fun. A bizillion stars. I love it so much that I drove an hour out of my way in August to come here by myself, and brought the kids back this weekend. Where else can you pet and feed goats, camels, budgies, peacocks, chickens, giraffes, llamas, emus, ostriches, wakusies, greater rheas, elk, deer of all kinds, zebras, pigs, yaks, wildebeests, highland cows, bison, and more?! Pro tips: go earlier. They only get busier unless you go at the end of the day! Buy all of your food before you get started. During different seasons they might recommend to buy lettuce at another location closest to the giraffes, but my preference is to get it all at once. If you can afford it, get more than you need. For example, for the budgie sticks I usually buy two per person. Lettuce cups are more pricey, so I usually get at least one extra. Feed buckets--more is more. The poor animals at the end usually go without because of the piggy animals at the beginning of the drive! Today we got one extra bucket and it wasn't enough. And speaking of, hold onto your buckets! The animals will sometimes try to pull them from your hand on the drive. I tell everyone about this place! #kidsnotrequired

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Okay, I never thought this was a thing anywhere, and I hope it manages to stay this way. You could spend hours here. There are a lot of things to do but being on a road trip I was only able to focus on the main event which was the drive-through safari. Yes, I have done those before. There was the Six Flags Wild Safari in NJ that closed in 2012, but I hear it reopened in 2022. The monkeys were kind of the main attraction there as they took things off your car as you made your way through. Well, there are no monkeys here and though there are times you wonder if your car is safe, it certainly seems to be the case. What is different is that you get buckets of food when you get your ticket from the window before driving into the place. What, food? I did no research ahead of time and just went here because of a roadside advertisement, so this was a complete surprise. Well, it was the most amazing thing I have experienced in a long time. The list of animals is long. There seem to be basically two sections that are controlled by cattle guards, so the animals stay in one place or the other. Ostriches, Emus, Fallow Deer, Llamas, Wildebeest, Water Buffalo, and more, much more... my favorite? The zebras. Yeap, never thought there would be a zebra head coming into my car window to feed from a bucket in my hands. I knid of felt bad for the shorter animals. They are mostly fed from people that would drop the food on the ground for them. With some patience you could actually pour some food into their mouths from the bucket though! The animals were all super friendly, and they seemed to all be in perfect health. The route through the place is pretty long, so you need to measure out the bucket to take it all in for the full experience. Yeah, you are going to get a bunch of food spilled in the car...and nose prints on your windows. Oh well, time for a vacuum and car wash!

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Such fun for all ages!! Drive through with your feed buckets and the animals are NOT shy about poking their head in for a bite! Check out the budgies and feed th from the feed sticks. Grab some romaine and feed a giraffe! Fun for the whole family

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Really neat park! It has 2 parts-- one where you can walk on foot and the other is a drive through. The walk through has lots of anmial exhibits- kangaroos, tigers, cheetahs, turtles, an aviary, peafowl, farm animals, giraffes, etc.-- a children's playground, and grill/snack bar with picnic tables and pavilions. My kids both enjoyed the aviary (you can feed the birds) and the youngest liked the playground. There is a souvenir shop where you can buy extra food for the animals and get your fill of stuffed animals, shirts, magnets, etc. There is a penny machine, which I was very excited about. The drive through is INTENSE lol. If you buy the buckets of food, HANG ON TO THEM. The animals, especially at the beginning of the tour will do whatever it takes to get your food-- to include stick their heads in your car windows and rip the buckets out of your hands. They have no problem walking in front of and leaning on your car. My son lost his bucket early on, but I held onto mine and was abke to feed some of the animals further along in the tour. The whole experience was really cool and I'd go back again!

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What a fun experience. The kids and us loved it. The staff was very friendly. I would recommend you go to the restroom before driving the safari park. Also, expect for some of that bucket feed to get in your car. These are huge animals and they want the food so they will push themselves in the car windows to get it. Expect that some of the animals will hit your car and (in our case) more aggressive ones will kick your car if you are not feeding them. My kids had a blast and I was very happy with the experience.

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So many pros and cons and helpful tips for 1st time visitors. You learn quickly after your 1st visit. This was my 1st visit after wanting to go for over 10 years. I was with 4 other adults. We bought the tickets online with no problems and checked in Saturday morning around 10 am. They give you a map and you go. Go to the restrooms first and get then get ready for about an hour at the drive thru safari. Bring towels, cover your seats with blankets. Also bring wet wipes and hand sanitizer and be prepared. The animals know you have food and they will stick their heads right in your vehicle. They are very big and strong. We lost 1 bucket of feed fairly early. If you are looking at the animal coming in the drivers side window be prepared for an animal on the passenger side window to show up. They do swarm the car early on and can be a bit much. I do wish there was someone there to control them a bit more. The rest of the drive was easier and so cool. Do NOT go over 5 mph. Just go in with the mindset of taking your car to a car wash when you are done. It was so awesome to see these animals up close. Now....for the zoo part. Probably could have skipped it. I feel terrible for those animals and some in very small cages for the breed....like the tigers. The giraffes were very cool and glad we got to do that. The encounters were not worth the money unless it's your favorite animal or something to check off the bucket list. We did do the $12 bundle for everyone and it was worth it. You got feed for the goats and they are so cute. 2 budgie sticks which was cool for about 3 minutes and only if you got a bird to land on you. And then we got lettuce for the giraffes. So glad we saved it for last - the best part for sure. We had no kids and we had a blast!!!!! I would definitely go back and would recommend.

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Solid quality zoo and safari park! Definitely the best I've ever gone to for a drive through. There was such an array of animals cohabitating which amazed me! It's definitely worth it to buy the animal feed for the drive through part!

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Best Safari Park we have ever been too! Lots of varieties of animals that are very sociable for a fun interactive time. Highly recommend a feed bucket per person and maybe an extra because we were so excited feeding all the animals that we ran out of food. The giraffe feeding was amazing! The giraffe are so gentle ! The Budgie enclosure was so much fun, you can't help but giggle with excitement with all the beautiful colorful birds eating off your hand. Highly recommend buying some Budgie sticks to feed them! The place was clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and you can see the animals are well taken care of.

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  • Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • (0.61 km) Natural Bridge/Lexington KOA
  • (7.94 km) The Inn at Forest Oaks Bed & Breakfast
  • (13.86 km) Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast
  • (13.76 km) The Georges
  • (1.04 km) Budget Inn
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  • (13.42 km) Niko's Grille
  • (13.76 km) Bistro on Main
  • (4.68 km) Natural Bridge General Store and Cafe
  • (13.63 km) The Palms Restaurant
  • (0.68 km) Great Valley Farm Brewery
  • (5.77 km) Natural Bridge State Park
  • (13.68 km) Lexington Carriage Company
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  • (14.21 km) Virginia Military Institute

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  • Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • (0.61 km) Natural Bridge/Lexington KOA
  • (7.94 km) The Inn at Forest Oaks Bed & Breakfast
  • (13.86 km) Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast
  • (13.76 km) The Georges
  • (1.04 km) Budget Inn
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  • (4.68 km) Natural Bridge General Store and Cafe
  • (13.63 km) The Palms Restaurant
  • (0.68 km) Great Valley Farm Brewery
  • (5.77 km) Natural Bridge State Park
  • (13.68 km) Lexington Carriage Company
  • (1.68 km) Halcyon Days Cider
  • (14.21 km) Virginia Military Institute

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There is so much to do when you visit Natural Bridge, including exploring the Virginia Safari Park ! This Natural Bridge zoon is drive -thru a zoo with hundreds of free-roaming animals.   This unique experience gives you the opportunity to  get up close and personal with the animals and feed the m  right from your car.  From a farm petting zoo to penguins to rhinos,  this safari park packs a lot into a day at the zoo .  

You can easily spend an entire day at the safari, but you’ll need to fi ll  the rest of your trip to  the Blue Ridge  Mountains . Get our complimentary Vacation Guide to start planning your wildest getaway yet!

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What to  expect.

The  park  is 180 acres with the main attraction being the  3+ mile  S afari  D rive-thru.   There is also the Safari V illage which is more like a traditional zoo where you walk around and view the animals.  

What Can You  Do?  

Giraffe peaks head over a fence

When you first enter the park, buy some animal feed  and hit  the  Safari Drive-thru. Feed the free-roaming animals like camels ,  elk , and  ostriches.   This can take a while because the animals are known to lay in the middle of the road for as long as they like.  Once you make it through, park  your  car  and enter the S afari Village. You’ll have the chance  to feed gira ffes and budgie s, observe the tiger territory, pet farm animals, visit the penguins, and walk among kangaroos! For an extra fee, you can also have an up-close encounter with rhinos, sloths, or penguins. If you get hungry, there is a café with concession stand food.

How Much Is It?  

Adults are $29.95, while seniors 65 and older sa ve two dollars on their tickets. Kids between the age s of two and 12 are $21.95, and k ids under two are free. Prices can vary by the season, so be sure to check their website for any changes to their tickets.

When Can You Go?  

Virginia Safari Park is open seven days a week from March t hrough  November.  Hours vary based on the season, but the park always opens at 9 a.m. and closes anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The last car is typically admitted an hour and a half before closing.   C heck  the hours  and get details before your visit .  

What Else Do You Need to Know?  

Your  ticket is  g ood all day, so you can leave the park for lunch and come back.  For  the Safari Drive-thru, a ll cars must have doors, and doors must remain closed. You can’t bring in your own animal feed or any pets.  

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After you take a walk on the wild side, you’ll want a place to rest. Natural Bridge H otel is perfect because we’re just five miles from Virginia Safari Park! To make the most out of your adventure with the family , we recommend our Family Fun Outdoor Package . This package includes overnight accommodations, breakfast each morning , and two adult and two  child   tickets to the Natural Bridge State Park and the Caverns at Natural Bridge. If it’s just you and that special someone, we have several   other packages available.

We offer comfortable  Main Inn Rooms ,  Premium Second-Floor Balcony Rooms ,  Guest Rooms on Cottage Hill , and Veranda Rooms . With more than 150 rooms to choose from, you’re sure to find  the  one  for you !

Check our availability to start planning your adventure in Natural Bridge!

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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.

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Virginia Safari Park talks re-opening for the 2024 season

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Safari Park Director Rick Mogensen sat down with 7@four to talk about the park’s re-opening for the 2024 season.

The park is also celebrating its 25th season.

They will be open this Saturday, March 2nd.

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  1. Virginia Safari Park, U.S. Zoo

    229 Safari Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, Phone: 540-291-3205 ©2024 VIRGINIA SAFARI PARK designed and developed by atlantis-labs.net and powered by atlantis-cms.com

  2. Safari Drive-Thru

    229 Safari Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, Phone: 540-291-3205 ©2024 VIRGINIA SAFARI PARK. designed and developed by ...

  3. Virginia Safari Park

    Virginia's largest and only drive-thru zoo! See and feed over 1,000 free-roaming animals out of your car window on a 180-acre preserve. See and feed camels, zebras, elk, llamas, bison, ostrich, deer, antelope, and much more! 3 miles of safari roads winding through beautiful Shenandoah Valley countryside let you enjoy animals in a natural environment. Hundreds of babies are born each season!

  4. Virginia Safari Park

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Virginia Safari Park, Virginia's only drive-thru safari park, is located on 180-acres in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains. Home to more than 1000 animals, there is no shortage in animal diversity, including Giraffes, White Rhinos, Cheetahs, African Penguins, Zebras, Bengal Tigers, and more.

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    229 Safari Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, Phone: 540-291-3205 ©2024 VIRGINIA SAFARI PARK designed and developed by atlantis-labs.net and powered by atlantis-cms.com

  6. Virginia Safari Park Directions

    Get driving directions to Virginia Safari Park, a drive-thru adventure safari park located in Natural Bridge, VA, and discover other local attractions. ... Lynchburg, Staunton, Charlottesville, Richmond (2.5 hours), or metro Washington, D.C. (3.5 hours). Enter the following address into your GPS navigation system: Virginia Safari Park 229 ...

  7. Virginia Safari Park

    I-81 Exit 180 or 180 B. Virginia Safari Park is a 180-acre drive-thru adventure featuring 1,000 free-roaming animals. Drive through or take a public tractor-driven wagon (additional fee) on weekends during spring & fall, daily mid-June to Labor Day. Safari Village features 10 acres of walk-thru exhibits including Tiger Territory and cheetahs ...

  8. VIRGINIA SAFARI PARK

    Specialties: Located in scenic Natural Bridge, Virginia the 180-acre park is home to over 1,000 exotic animals from 6 continents. Drive along 3 miles of road in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. With the Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop, animals of all sizes, shapes and colors approach your vehicle in search of a tasty bucket of feed! In addition to the Safari Drive-Thru, stroll along the ...

  9. Virginia Safari Park

    The Virginia Safari Park, Virginia's only drive-thru safari park, is located on 180-acres in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains. Home to more than 1000 animals, there is no shortage in animal diversity, including Giraffes, White Rhinos, Cheetahs, African Penguins, Zebras, Bengal Tigers, and more. ... Lynchburg Ghosts Haunted Hills Ghost ...

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  11. Virginia Safari Park

    Open now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Virginia Safari Park, Virginia's only drive-thru safari park, is located on 180-acres in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains. Home to more than 1000 animals, there is no shortage in animal diversity, including Giraffes, White Rhinos, Cheetahs, African Penguins, Zebras, Bengal Tigers ...

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    1,883 reviews. #1 of 8 things to do in Natural Bridge. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Virginia Safari Park, Virginia's only drive-thru safari park, is located on 180-acres in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains. Home to more than 1000 animals, there is no shortage in animal diversity ...

  13. Virginia Safari Park welcoming back adventurists for 2024 season

    The Virginia Safari Park in Rockbridge County will be opening for the 2024 season on Saturday, March 2. With multiple exciting attractions, exhibits, and experiences, the Safari Park has something for just about everyone. Guests have access to the 180-acre drive-thru zoo that features exotic animals including giraffes, rhinos, and more.

  14. Explore the Virginia Safari Park

    Virginia Safari Park is open seven days a week from March through November. Hours vary based on the season, but the park always opens at 9 a.m. and closes anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The last car is typically admitted an hour and a half before closing. Check the hours and get details before your visit.

  15. Virginia Safari Park

    The Virginia Safari Park, Virginia's only drive-thru safari park, is located on 180-acres in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains. Home to more than 1000 animals, there is no shortage in animal diversity, including Giraffes, White Rhinos, Cheetahs, African Penguins, Zebras, Bengal Tigers, and more. ... Lynchburg Ghosts Haunted Hills Ghost ...

  16. Virginia Safari Park

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Virginia Safari Park, Virginia's only drive-thru safari park, is located on 180-acres in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains. Home to more than 1000 animals, there is no shortage in animal diversity, including Giraffes, White Rhinos, Cheetahs, African Penguins, Zebras, Bengal Tigers, and more.

  17. Unique Animal Encounter In Virginia: Play With Sloths At The Safari Park

    For a truly immersive park experience, we'd recommend signing up for an animal encounter. Virginia Safari Park. During the amazing sloth encounter, you'll meet and feed the adorable and gentle two-toed sloths, Flash and Priscilla. Advertisement. Or, you can meet the beautiful Southern White Rhino, learning about the species while having a once ...

  18. Virginia Safari Park talks re-opening for the 2024 season

    By WDBJ7 Staff. Published: Mar. 1, 2024 at 1:44 PM PST. ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Safari Park Director Rick Mogensen sat down with 7@four to talk about the park's re-opening for the 2024 ...

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