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Keystone Safari

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Keystone Safari

Top ways to experience nearby attractions

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Keystone Safari - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• (3.60 km) Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City
• (3.21 km) Towneplace Suites Grove City Mercer/Outlets
• (3.70 km) Holiday Inn Express Grove City (Outlet Center), an IHG Hotel
• (3.38 km) Best Western Grove City Inn
• (3.28 km) Wingate by Wyndham Grove City
• (8.46 km) Rachel's Roadhouse
• (9.09 km) Iron Bridge Inn
• (9.12 km) North Country Brewing Company
• (3.67 km) TimberCreek Tap & Table
• (3.25 km) Blackout Burger Bar

Keystone Safari zoo near Grove City adds hour-long drive-thru tour

The wildlife scene has increased at Keystone Safari near Grove City.

Just up the road from Keystone Safari’s walk-thru park is their latest expansion: a self-guided drive-thru safari tour, offering interaction with more than 100 animals and 25 species.

Keystone Safari opened in 2019 and is family-owned by Adam and Tanis Guiher.

Adam Guiher, a member of the Zoological Association of America, has worked since 2012 developing the 144-acre Keystone Safari facility. It encompasses two separate interactive animal parks, located Liberty Township, Mercer County.

Billed as both educational and entertaining, guests can expect to spend about an hour driving their personal vehicle during the drive-thru option, which provides a covid-19 friendly activity, said general manager Josh Vasbinder.

“This is a really good alternative for people that want to space themselves out among others and use their own vehicles to drive through our safari area,” Vasbinder said.

Roll down the car windows and choose to feed or simply watch animals such as emus, bison, elk, zebras, donkeys, llamas, Highlander cattle, yak and more.

But hold that feed bucket tightly, the hungry mouths of the inquisitive animals don’t hold back as they chomp away on the high-fiber grain sold for $5 per bucket.

“They didn’t bite or anything,” said first-time visitor Bryce Pryor, 11. “I liked the camels and buffaloes.”

“We’re in the car, we’re all safe. We have hand sanitizer and we don’t have to worry being around other people,” said first-time visitor Leslie Stephens from Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood. “The emus and ostrich — they actually came into the car — that was fun and exciting.”

The drive-thru is open daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. during September.

A new sunset safari option was added Saturdays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., with the last vehicle admitted in at 7:15 p.m.

“Driving through as the sun is perfectly setting and watching all of the animals graze the fields is stunningly beautiful,” Vasbinder said.

No outside food is permitted.

Safari rules are enforced, such as remaining in your vehicle; not hanging out of your vehicle; driving 2 mph; and no pets of any kind.

The walk-through park features beginner and moderate zip-line courses, treetop adventure, pony rides, gift shop, animal feedings, butterfly garden, reindeer barn, bounce house and more.

Joyce Hanz is a native of Charleston, S.C. and is a features reporter covering the Pittsburgh region. She majored in media arts and graduated from the University of South Carolina. She can be reached at [email protected]

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If you go What: Keystone Safari Where: 2284 Mercer Butler Pike, Grove City (Liberty Township) When: Open Daily 10 a.m- 6 p.m. during September Check the website for operating hours in October Operating season runs April-January Admission: $15 adults (ages 13-61), $12 child (ages 3-12), $12 senior (age 62+), free (age 2 and under) Combo pass for both parks: $25 adult; $22 child/senior The drive-thru safari is cash only at the ticket booth unless purchased in advance at the Keystone Safari gift shop. Details: keystonesafari.com

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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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Can you think of a better way to spend a lovely day than meeting – and even feeding – an assortment of wild animals at a safari park near Pittsburgh? When you visit Keystone Safari Park, you can take a leisurely drive around the park that’s home to an impressive number of animals, including bison and llamas. If you’re up for more fun after that, head to the walk-thru park.

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GROVE CITY, Pa. — Keystone Safari has a new addition to its giraffe family, as a baby was born Friday morning.

The zoo, located in Grove City, says the baby girl was born weighing 164 pounds and standing six foot three inches tall. She’s the third giraffe to be born to Keystone Safari’s resident giraffes, Levi and Blue Jeans, who have been with the zoo since 2018.

The zoo says the calf needed some help after birth because her initial landing was “a little awkward,” but within an hour and a half took her first steps. Mom and baby were then given space to bond before baby got her first exam. The zoo vet found no initial health concerns.

Mom and baby will be viewable as they choose, but the zoo is allowing them to take breaks from park visitors. Keystone Safari encourages visitors to talk softly in the giraffe barn and says there will be times when the barn is closed for 15-30 minutes so the calf can nurse without distraction.

There will be a naming contest for the baby.

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Travel blog, holiday light nights at the keystone safari continues through the end of december.

Keystone Safari is a 144-acre interactive animal and adventure park in Grove City, PA, where guests of all ages are delighted to visit the park and enjoy a unique experience. If you are looking for a fun, family-friendly activity for December, look no further!

The Keystone Safari Holiday Light Nights has been a hit among visitors and is a great way to spread holiday cheer with friends and family.

Millions of Dazzling Lights, Letters to Santa, and More!

Come out and experience the magic of over 1 million lights illuminating the zoo’s grounds! Guests have marveled at the stunning displays, including a mesmerizing light tunnel and larger-than-life animal sculptures adorned with colorful lights.

But that’s not all! In addition to the holiday lights, you can visit Santa, the Grinch and get photos with Kangaroo Joey from 5 pm to close. Feed the reindeer, write a letter to Santa, and more! It’s a truly magical experience for all ages.

Planning Your Visit to Keystone Safari

Keep in mind that their hours for December are as follows:

Saturday, December 9th: 11 am-9 pm Sunday, December 10th: 1 pm-8 pm Friday, December 15th: 1 pm-9 pm Saturday, December 16th: 11 am-9 pm Sunday, December 17th: 1 pm-8 pm Friday, December 22nd: 1 pm-9 pm Saturday, December 23rd: 11 am-9 pm

They will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Don’t miss out on this unique holiday tradition at Keystone Safari. So bundle up, grab your loved ones, and join us for the magic of the Holiday Light Nights at Keystone Safari! Visit their website at  https://www.keystonesafari.com/  to learn more about the event.

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    The Zip-line Adventure Course is located in the walk-thru park. General park admission must be purchased  in addition to the zip-line admission rate to access the course.    

There are three tiers of zip-line adventure courses for ages 5 and older. One is for adults, another for teenagers, and the final course is aimed for smaller children. 

Beginner Course

This course includes one zone that is both fun and offers some challenge for the little ones. It includes 9 obstacle challenges ranging in height up to eight feet high in the trees and ends with a zip-line. Zip-line length ranges from 65 - 74 feet! Requirements -Ages 5+ -275 lbs. weight limit WITH GEAR ON -Closed toed shoes must be worn

Intermediate Courses

These courses include two zones stacked on top of one another! It includes one set of obstacles 12 feet off the ground and one 18 feet off of the ground. You'll be able to see the entire park from the top course and will oversee the reindeer paddock. Both zones end in a zip-line! Requirements -10 YEARS AND OLDER

-Weight limit IS 275 LBS. WITH GEAR ON -Closed toed shoes must be worn

Moderate Courses

This course includes three zones that get more challenging as you progress! It includes seven zip-lines and 25 obstacle challenges ranging in height up to 30 feet high in the trees. Zip-line lengths range from 75 - 212 feet! Several species of animals may be spotted along the way.  Requirements -MINIMUM 80 LBS. WITH GEAR ON

-UP TO 275 lbs. weight limit WITH GEAR ON -Closed toed shoes must be worn  * Please allow approximately two hours for completion including the safety training *