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Lion Country Safari

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Lion Country Safari is about driving through the plains along zebras, rhinos and giraffes... as curious ostriches come for a closer look and tap your windshield... herds of eland, blackbucks, buffalos, wildebeest... ok, so it's not the great migration, but really, there are herds of animals here, not the lone lion here and there, we are talking a whole pride of lions roaming the "reserve"... a crash of rhinos... plenty of giraffes... and you get to drive through in the comfort of your own car!

Lion Country has long been one of our favorite parks to spend the day, definitely worth the drive to West Palm Beach from Miami.

There are two parts to the park and when visiting, both are a must

• The Safari World Amusement Park Section

You need at least 5-6 hours to take advantage of what the park offers, and can easily make it a full-day affair, which is what we normally do.

So let's take you on Safari and show you around!

Safari on Wheels: The Drive-Through Safari

This section of the park is the "Drive-Through" section, where the animals roam in their respective wildlife areas or preserves which are clearly fenced off and separated from each other.

At the entrance you will be given a CD recording with all the information about the animals and habitats in the order you will see them, you can play and pause as you go along.

You drive through on a 4-mile loop, passing through all the areas . This section can take anywhere from one hour to two and a half hours, depending on how long and how many stops you make.

The areas are representative of wildlife reserves around the world, Las Pampas in South America, the Indian Gir Forest, and of course, many of the well-known reserves in Africa.

This is a one-way road, so no chance of getting "lost", just follow along...

The animals are obviously used to seeing cars drive-by, that said, these are wild animals, this is their home , and they definitely have the right of way, so give them a wide berth...

The animals can be so close, you really can get a good look, no cages or fences... no binoculars or photo lenses needed...

Or so far... enjoy the different habitats, the park does a tremendous job in maintaining the unique natural landscapes, the swamps, the plains, the forests...

Sometimes they might just watch as you pass by...

Sometimes they come for a closer look...

Sometimes you will catch them at meal time... Many of the feeding stations are just on the side of the road so you really can get a close look...

Or snoozing comfortably in the shade...

...Or just plain hanging out...

Most times they just carry on doing their own thing... without paying any attention to anything going on around them...

You will see Park and Zoo Keepers patrolling the grounds around the clock carrying on their daily routines with feeding and upkeep of the animals.

CONTINUE on to...

• Safari World Amusement Park Section

How much is it, how to find coupons or discounts

Entrance to the park which includes both the Drive-Through Safari and the Amusement Park is $37 for adults, less for children (3-9) and seniors.

You can get discounts in several ways:

• During the summer vacation period, you get unlimited visits to Zoo Miami, the Miami Seaquarium, Lion Country Safari and the Museum of Discovery of Science with the Summer Savings Pass which costs Adults $58, Children (3 - 12) $48 plus tax.

Lion Country Safari at a Glance

Where?: 2003 Lion Country Safari Road - Loxahatchee, Florida Directions and more info. Or call (561) 793-1084

Parking: $8 per vehicle

Opening Hours:

• Drive-Through Preserve: Opens 9:30 am
• Walk-Through Park: Opens 10:00 am
• Admission Gate closes: 4:30 pm
• Park Closes: 5:30 pm

How Much?: Adult $37 plus tax, Children (3-9) $28.00 plus tax, Seniors $33.00 plus tax. Extras for lory feedings, camel rides, giraffe feedings $1-5 per activity

Food: There is one centrally located cafeteria by the entrance of the Walk-Through part. Food is typical amusement park fare: burgers, pizza, hot dogs, nachos, etc. with typical amusement park prices.

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Lion Country Safari Park

• Scott Cisco
• January 4, 2022

Lion Country Safari Park is a drive-through safari park. It was founded in 1966. Lion Country Safari park is situated in Loxahatchee, in Palm Beach country, Florida.

Lion Country Safari is still considered one of the best attractions of South Florida!

Safari Park occupies about 600 acres of the natural area.

The best thing about Lion Country Safari is that large herds of animals roam free. All the while, you are safely in your car. When you visit Lion Country Safari, plan on spending about 4-6 hours to fully enjoy Lion Country Safari. 

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Lion Country Address

2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, Florida 33470

Telephone: (561) 793-1084

The Lion Country Safari Map

Safari Animals in the park

The Lion Country Safari has Over 950 WILD animals. Including lions, Wildebeest, and don’t forget the giraffes. Also the largest herd of zebras on record in North America! Here you will see, ostrich, chimpanzees, and rhinos . They all call Lion Country Safari home and roam the wide-open park.

The Lion Country Safari comprises the following 7 main habitats.

1. LAS PAMPAS

Animals in LAS PAMPAS are Aldabra Tortoise, Alpaca, Brazilian Tapir, Brown Pelican, Greater Rhea.

2. RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

Popular animals in RUAHA NATIONAL PARK include Impala, and the Greater Kudu. Don’t forget this area has the Ostrich too. Always a favorite for the kids.

3. KALAHARI BUSHVELDT

The animals featured here are Gemsbok, Nile lechwe, Eastern Bongo, Ostrich,

Waterbuck and Wildebeest.

4. GIR FOREST

This area includes the Asiatic Water Buffalo, Blackbuck, Lowland Nyala, Nilgai, and the Scimitar-

horned Oryx.

5. GORONGOSA RESERVE

This habitat is especially for African lions.

6. SERENGETI PLAINS

This habitat contains Common Eland, Common waterbuck, Impala, Ostrich, and the Watusi.

7. HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

This habitat contains Chimpanzee, Giraffe, Greater Kudu, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Plains zebra,

Southern White rhinoceros, White Handed Gibbon, and Wildebeest.

Monkey Jungle Miami is a great place to find monkeys too!

Lion Country Safari Tickets

You can purchase Lion Country Safari Tickets either online or at the gate. Short on time? You should buy tickets online, which provides speedy and contact-free admission.

The ticket price at the park is $24.30 per person plus tax. This is pricing after 3:00 pm on weekdays and after 3:30 pm on weekends.

Book your Lion Country Safari tickets online here: 

Ticket booths are open daily, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Your Lion Country Safari ticket will be valid for admission during this time. Keep in mind, you have to purchase a ticket for everybody 3 years old and up.

Children are considered ages 3 – 9 

Over 9 years old must purchase a regular ticket. 

Ages 2 and under: Free.

Finally, truck beds should be empty for safety. Pets and soft-topped vehicles like Jeeps are prohibited in the drive-through Safari.

Lion Country Safari KOA (Campgrounds of America)

Lion Country Safari’s KOA campground is next to the 320 acre drive-through the park. World-famous Lion Safari introduced a modern KOA campground. Concerned about what it would be like to camp on Safari? Don’t worry about a thing!

Lion Country Safari can provide everything you need. Including, large tents that sleep 4, thick camping mattresses, bedding, and chairs. 

RV sites too are available, with full hookups. Showers are available. Perks include laundry, a heated pool, WIFI, and a playground. Don’t forget, fine dining, shopping, and beaches are nearby. Without doubt, camping at KOA provides you with many adventures.

Keep in mind, the roar of a lion might wake you up! 1000 wild animals can provide interesting night sounds so listen closely.

Lion Country Safari Audio Tour

In conclusion, the Lion Country Safari Audio Tour is available. Make your tour special by playing the Lion Country Safari Audio Tour from the following link.

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My husband and I drove from Miami with our 1 year old and we had a great time. My husband and I enjoyed it more than most zoos we've been to. I stopped to let an ostrich cross the road, and instead, it leaned onto my hood and started pecking at the little black peg on the hood that shoots out windshield wiper fluid. After it pecked about five times, I turned on the windshield wipers and it pecked one of those too. I ended up having to reverse, and drive around it. For us, that was pretty awesome--that's never happened at the zoo, but I will say that I broke out in a light sweat. Unlimited returns through the preserve, plus a small water park that struck us as fresh and clean -- AND, you can pack a cooler/take your own beverages inside-- made it a great day trip for us and a great value. After visiting Lion Country, we don't think we'll ever waste our money on Metrozoo again.

While talking about my upcoming vacation in Florida with coworkers, I was told about Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee. My husband and I had visited the drive through safari at Six Flags in NJ a few years ago and loved it, so we added Lion Country Safari to our itinerary. We are so glad that we did! As previous people have said, there are actually 2 parts to this park - a drive through portion and a petting zoo/picnic/ride area. We arrived later in the day (about 4:15). The gates close at 4:30 and the park closes at 5:30. Here's a great tip for people only interested in the drive through safari: after 4pm, tickets are 50% off! If you are only interested in the driving portion, which takes about an hour, this is perfect! They figure that you'd only be able to spend time in one part of the park, so they don't charge full price. They also give you a cd to use as you drive through, which we loved. It was very informative and easy to follow along. The place is clean, the animals look very well cared for, and it was so much fun. They all roam wherever they want. We definately recommend this place for couples and families. So much fun!

We had a great day at Lion Country Safari. Our kids (three and six) were thrilled to see the animals, and I must say, they have an impressive collection: rhinos, huge African elephants, water buffalo,ostriches, zebra, many different types of gazelle and antelope -plus, of course, lions. From what I could tell, the animals were well cared for - certainly they must be happier than in zoos, where they are caged. According to the material provided, Lion Country Safari plays an important role in breeding and preserving several endangered species. Unlike a lot of South Florida attractions, where they squeeze every dime out of you, Lion Country Safari really gives you your money's worth. It costs about $20 per person to get in, but the parking is free, and once you've done driving through to see the animals, there's quite an extensive amusement park with a water play area, paddle boats, a ferris wheel, a petting zoo, and all kinds of other stuff. You can really spend the whole day there. And all of this is included in the admission price. The place is also refreshingly free of corporate sponsorship. The only thing I might have liked is additional informational material in the gift shop or on the tour. Since they study the animals there, I think they could provide a bit more educational content on endangered species, animal habitats, breeding etc. for those who are interested. That's a small quibble, though. We had a great time and it's definitely worth the trip for anyone visiting the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.

We took our two children (9 and 12) to the park and had a great time. With a coupon from one of the brochures, or a AAA card, you can save about $2 per person. For a family of 4, it costs about $80, which was a bargain, as we explain below. Lion Country Safari is two attractions in one. The first part is a drive-through zoo, which we could go through in about 90 minutes. They provide a CD to play over the car stereo, which was informative. Our children delighted in taking pictures, although it was hard to see the lions. The lions were in an enclosure and seemed to be sleeping. It looked like, from all the precautions, that lions roaming wild had been a problem in the past, so we weren't heartbroken about missing the lions. The second part is an amusement part with a petting zoo, rides, animal feeding (including feeding giraffes, which was a blast), a wet play zone, small animal shows (where trainers came out and answered questions from the audience), paddle boats and a pontoon boat ride. We allowed 4 hours, but could not see it all. You can drive back through the animal reserve as much as you want for free. The souvenirs and food were relatively cheap for such a park, there was even a gift shop with everything under $5.00. There is even a picnic area if you want to eat your own food. Parking in the park was free. This is a charming old-Florida attraction, which we thoroughly enjoyed. It is not up to the standards of, say, Disney World, but we got out of there with some food and souvenirs for a little over $100.00. Try that at a Disney park.

This place is great. My sons are 7 & 9 and we had a great day there. The lions were sleeping but there are plenty of others to see during the driving part. The best part of the day was visiting the giraffes in the walking part. You walk up to the giraffe's face level, buy a cracker for $2 and the giraffes eat them right out of your hands. This was amazing!!!! I've never seen that anywhere. The monkeys are fun. There is a splash area so if its hot, bring suits for the kids. Unlike many attractions, this one did not seem to try to rip you off while you were in there. Food and water was reasonably priced as were souveniers. It is a great day trip from anywhere in South Florida

We went in August of 07 with a 2.5 year old and 10 month old. Under 3 was free so the price was right. The Safari was like other drive through safaris I have been on. The kids liked it (including the baby.) The park was good too. There were rides that even the baby could go on like the merry go round and elephant ride. The sprinkler area was a great refresher on a hot day for the kids. Then we got to go up close to the giraffe which the kids also loved. It was really enjoyable and not too long for a hot hot day. We spent about 4.5 hours there (including the safari). It was easy to navigate around and do everything. The park has a layout that you don't miss anything. It was a lot of fun and highly recommended for people with little kids.

Lion Country Safari: Drive Through Safari + Adventure Park

Lion Country Safari : Drive Through Safari + Adventure Park offers the opportunity to experience a drive-through safari with up-close views of animals and access to a variety of fun attractions and rides.

Ticket types 🎫 Adult (10+) 🎫 Child (3-9)

Highlights 🦁 Experience the proximity of a group of lions. 🐘 Enjoy the use of all attractions such as the Flying Elephant Ride and Rio Grand Train. 💦 Take advantage of the opportunity to visit Safari Splash Sprayground Water Park, which has 23 unique water features, pontoon and paddle boat rides, mini golf, slides, and other exciting amenities available.

General Info 📅 Date and time: various dates and times are available (select during purchase) ⏳ Duration: 5 hours 📍 Location: Lion Country Safari 👤 Age requirement: All ages are welcome. A child under 14 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility is available ❗ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs

Description Get set for an extraordinary adventure! Dive into the ultimate safari experience in Florida, where you'll encounter awe-inspiring animals like ostriches, wildebeests, and impalas in their natural habitat at Lion Country Safari Adventure Park. Marvel at the majestic lions up close and witness the endangered rhino's horns. But the thrills don't end there—plunge into the water park, take a ride on the Flying Elephant and Rio Grand Train, and enjoy activities like mini-golf or relaxing pontoon and paddle boat rides. It's a day filled with excitement and education, ensuring an unforgettable experience you won't want to miss!

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2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, 33470-3977

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Lion Country Safari, located in West Palm Beach, is a leading tourism destination in Palm Beach County, providing a unique and affordable opportunity to explore the largest drive-through safari in Florida.

Lion Country Safari spans nearly 600 acres of natural area and is home to hundreds of animals.

It is believed to be the first cageless zoo in the country, introducing a new concept in zoology.

This article covers everything you must know before buying tickets for Lion Country Safari in Florida.

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What to expect, where to book tickets, how online ticket works, lion country safari ticket prices, lion country safari tickets, how to reach, how long does the tour take, best time to go to visit, food and drinks at lion country safari , map of lion country safari, lion country safari camping, animals at lion country drive-through safari , rides, attractions, and encounters, faqs about lion country safari.

Come and witness ostriches, wildebeests, and impalas in their natural habitat, get up close to a pride of lions, or observe the endangered rhino on the Lion Country Safari.

Get ready to have a personal safari and learn about animal conservation! Enjoy pontoon and paddle boat rides, mini-golf, slides, and other fun attractions on-site.

Explore seven areas, each packed with creatures great and small, from the Serengeti Plains to Gorongosa Reserve and Hwange National Park.

The park has rides, a water play area, and a walk-through section. Kids will love it along with three feeding encounters, including the most giraffe feeding.

The park has also recreated the animals’ natural habitats down to the last detail. So, grab your khaki pants and binoculars; it’s time to go on a safari!

Tickets for the Lion Country Safari are available to be purchased at the ticket office or online in advance.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the attraction.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

Because some attractions sell a limited number of tickets, they may sell out during peak days. Booking online also helps avoid last-minute disappointment and delays.

Go to the Lion Country Safari booking page, select your preferred date, and the number of tickets, and buy the tickets right away.

After the purchase, you will receive the tickets via email.

You don’t need to carry printouts.

Show the smartphone tickets on the day of your visit and begin your tour.

Lion Country Safari tickets cost US$52 for all visitors aged 10 years and above.  

Tickets for children between three to nine years of age can be purchased for US$40. 

Infants up to two years of age can join for free.

The ticket provides access to various exciting attractions at Lion Country Safari.

You can enjoy the drive-thru safari experience along with admission to the Adventure Park.

The ticket also includes access to all the rides, including the Flying Elephant Ride and Rio Grand Train.

You can explore seven different areas, each featuring a variety of creatures from the Serengeti Plains to Gorongosa Reserve and Hwange National Park.

Moreover, you can have fun at the Safari Splash Sprayground Water Park, enjoy pontoon and paddle boat rides, and play mini-golf.

Ticket Prices

Adult Ticket (10+ years): US$52 Child Ticket (3 to 9 years): US$40 Infant Ticket (up to 2 years): Free

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Lion Country Safari spans over 600 acres in Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida.

Address : 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470, USA. Get Directions

You can reach the Lion Country Safari by both public and private transportation.

Take Bus Number 40 and get off at Southern BL at Lion Country Safari Rd , 2.3 miles (4 km) from the attraction. 

If you’re traveling by car, turn on Google Maps and get started!

You will find metered parking lots inside Lion Country Safari.

Lion Country Safari opens daily at 9.30 am and closes by 5.30 pm.

However, the last car admission to the attraction is at 4.30 pm. 

Visitors should plan for around 5 hours to enjoy Lion Country.

It takes around an hour and a half for the drive-through and around three and a half hours for the walk-through.

The best time to go for Lion Country Safari is as soon as it starts at 10 am.

In the early morning, it’s typically cooler, and the animals are usually more active.

The best season to visit Lion Country Safari is the rainy season. 

The animals are typically more active during this time of year because they enjoy the cooler, rainier weather. 

During adverse weather, including lightning alerts, rides, and some attractions are closed until it is safe to reopen.

Lion Country Safari has Café ROAR, a Cones ice cream shop, a Safari Food Truck, a Base Camp refreshment trailer, and a Safari Snacks outlet.

You can bring your favorite foods and dine in the outdoor picnic area near the Safari World walk-through park. 

On-site barbecues and alcohol are not permitted.

There are several picnic areas available around the walk-through park.

Tables are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Lion Country Safari also offers a pavilion that must be reserved ahead of time.

The Lion Country Safari spans over 600 acres, so download the map to plan your visit.

The map will help you identify enclosures and services such as restrooms, restaurants, picnic areas, medical facilities, locker rooms, and souvenir shops.

They are useful for families who want to see their favorite animals first instead of whatever is on the route.

Where else can you hear a lion’s roar in the morning and African music while you sleep?

Only at the 320-acre drive-through wild animal sanctuary and adventure park, part of the acclaimed Lion Country Safari KOA!

The well-known Lion Country Safari introduced a new full-service KOA campground to serve visitors looking for an outstanding wild animal experience in the safari region.

The campground offers RV sites with full hookups, rustic cabins that accommodate up to four people, and tent sites.

You will find out various exotic species from all over the world.

Las Pampas: Aldabra Tortoise, Alpaca, Brazilian Tapir, Greater Rhea, Marabou Stork

Ruaha National Park: Greater Kudu, Impala, Ostrich

Kalahari Bushveldt : Eastern Bongo, Gemsbok, Nile lechwe, Waterbuck, Wildebeest

Gir Forest: Asiatic Water Buffalo, Blackbuck, Lowland Nyala, Nilgai, Scimitar-horned Oryx

Gorongosa Reserve : African Lion

Serengeti Plains: Common Eland, Common Waterbuck, Watusi/ankole cattle, Wildebeest

Hwange National Park : Giraffe, Greater Kudu, Plains zebra, Southern white rhinoceros, White Handed Gibbon

Rides: Flying Elephant ride, Carousel, Rio Grande Train

Water park: Safari Splash Sprayground, Safari Water Slides, Safari Falls

Animal Encounters: Giraffe Feeding, Petting Zoo, Lorikeet Feeding

Other attractions: Gemstone Mining, Maze, Mini Golf, Fun Slide, Safari Queen Pontoon Boat, Paddle Boats

Here are a few questions visitors to the Lion Country Safari usually have.

Lion Country Safari tickets are US$52 for tourists aged 10 and above, while kids aged 3 to 9 years pay US$40.

There are two ways to experience Lion Country Safari: You can bring your own car or get a vehicle for rental for a fee from the main office of the attraction. 

Convertibles, motorcycles, or any open-air vehicles are strictly NOT allowed. Vehicles cannot have broken windows. Windows and sunroofs must always be closed while driving through the preserve.

Infants up to 3 years old are admitted free of charge at the Lion Country Safari.

There is no need to take the printout of your Lion Country Safari tickets. You can show tickets on your smartphone and walk in.

Lion Country offers animal feeding experiences for a minimal fee at the walk-through attraction Safari World. Giraffe Feeding Encounter, Lorikeet Feeding, and Petting Zoo are among them.

The wildlife facility is handicap accessible, with a few exclusions owing to architectural constraints. You will be in your vehicle or one of the rental vans in the drive-through section.

Yes. You will find a few rides inside the walk-through park, such as the Rio Grande Train ride, animal carousel, pontoon boat tour, and flying elephant ride.

The rides at Lion Country Safari are included with all entry tickets.

Smoking is permitted only in guest vehicles and in the main parking area of Safari World, a walk-through adventure park.

There are numerous picnic areas spread around the walk-through park. Tables are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. It also has a pavilion that may only be reserved in advance.

Guests can enjoy their own food in the outdoor picnic area located inside Safari World. Please note that alcohol and barbecues are not permitted.

Yes, it is best to buy tickets in advance to ensure availability and have a hassle-free experience.

Pets are not allowed on the tour because of safety reasons.

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• 8 Enthralling Safaris In Miami To Soak In The Wildness Of Florida!

23 Mar 2023

Miami is a place which has so much to offer to the tourists and which is why it is the second biggest tourist hub in the USA. The natural green trees and forests, the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful sunny beaches with palm trees are some major attractions of Miami which leaves you spellbound. Once you leave the place, you would want to come back again and again to enhance your experiences and to explore the unexplored. There are some of the best Safaris in Miami which takes you to unexplored and remote places to give you some exquisite memories to cherish all your life.

Top 8 Safaris In Miami

Here is the perfect list of 8 best safaris to visit in Miami when you are in a mood to do something adventurous on your trip. Keep scrolling down to know more!

1. Lion Country Safari

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Located 78 miles from Miami, this beautiful Lion Safari invites you to spend the day on this amazing safari with more than 1000 animals. It is a Safari and an amusement park as well where you can enjoy the whole day like a picnic amidst the natural habitat of the animals. You will get some amazing experiences in the Safari which includes animal feeding, 5 rides, water sprayground, shopping and food. This is the best Lion Safari in Miami.

Timings: Mon to Friday – 10 AM- 4 PM Sat & Sun – 9:30 AM- 4:30 PM Admission charges: $37 per person Website

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2. Everglades Safari Park

Everglades Safari park is famous for its large-sized airboats large enough to accommodate singles, couples and even big families. The airboat takes you to nature’s river of grass on an unforgettable tour to give you the time of your life. All tours include walking trail filled with crocodiles, alligator wildlife show and the world-famous airboat rides. You will be provided with the best guides who will describe the wonders of the unique ecosystem with every small detail they have to give you the best Safari experience.

Address- 26700 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194, USA Timings: Mon to Friday – 9 AM- 6 PM. Sat & Sun – 10 AM- 5 PM Admission charges: $49 per person Website

3. Miami Photo Safari

Miami Photo Safari is a place which gives you a unique tour where sightseeing meets photography. The tours are designed to teach you the mechanics of digital photography while understanding the beautiful and cherished history of Miami. If you are a photography enthusiast and want to learn some of the basics with the practical safari experience, Miami Photo Safari is the one stop destination for it. No matter if you are a professional photographer or an amateur one, you have a high-end camera or an ordinary one, Miami Photo Safari is surely for you. Come and explore the unexplored now. Address: 3250 NE 1st Ave, Suite 305, Miami, FL 33137-4191

Timings: 10 AM- 2 PM Admission charges: $69 per person Website

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4. Safari Edventure

Safari Edventure is the best place in Miami to be with the wild animals in their natural habitat amidst forest and greenery. Safari Edventure ensures a beautiful and memorable experience for you that you can cherish whole life. Watching the wild animals in their natural environment is something which remains in your memory for a long time. Not only you can watch the animals, you can even touch and feed them which is a different experience altogether. You can even hug a Kangaroo and hold an Alligator. Safari Edventure which is spread over 5 acres of land is filled with 100 mature exotic trees and animals that is so beautiful.

Address- 23700 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL 33032-2201 Timings: Wed-Sun 10 AM- 5 PM. Closed on Mon and Tues. Admission charges- $18 per person (Adults) Website

5. Ocean Safari Diving Adventures

Ocean Safari diving adventures give you an ultimate experience of the ocean safari. As you visit a jungle safari and experience the wildlife in the same way you visit the Ocean Safari and experience the aquatic and marine life. The scuba diving and snorkelling boat trips take you closer to the marine life and you can actually swim with the beautiful and colourful tropical fishes which is totally a different experience.

Address- Ocean Safari Diving, 677 SW 1st street, Miami, FL 33130 Timings: Boat departs at 8 AM everyday Admission charges- $85 per person Website

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The J.N Darling National wildlife refuge is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the home for the hundreds of beautiful migratory birds and it is an amazing sight to watch those birds in their natural environment. You can visit this Safari either as a pedestrian, by a vehicle or in a bicycle. Walking or driving inside gives you an exceptional feeling of being in the nature with beautiful birds around chirping in their natural habitat.

Address- 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA Timings: 7:30 AM to 5:30 every day except Friday (closed) Admission charges- $5 per vehicle, $1 per pedestrian/Bicycle

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7. Merritt Island

The beautiful Safari in Merritt Island is located in USA and is a home for some of the most beautiful migratory birds in the world. The island is spread over huge 140,000 acres of land and it is impossible for you to see the whole island in just one day. Merritt Island was established in the year 1963 as an overlay of NASA’s space centre for the protection of Migratory Birds. The island has more than 1500 species of plants and animals which is worth watching.

Address- Merritt Island NWR PO Box 2683 Titusville FL 32781 Timings: Opens daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission charges- $10 per vehicle.

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8. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

This unique and beautiful safari was established in the year 1931 and is also a natural and wintering for the migratory birds. It is spread over huge 68,000 acres and is a home for wild animals and trees of different species. It is situated along the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida. This refuge includes islands, tidal creeks, estuaries of seven north Florida rivers and tidal creeks. This beautiful place is also a home to a diverse species of plants and animals. Visiting this amazing safari will surely give you an amazing experience and special moments that you will cherish all your life.

Address- 1255 Lighthouse Rd St. Marks, FL 32355 Timings: It is open year round, daylight hours Admission charges- $2 per person.

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Lion Country Safari in Miami : Drive Through Safari + Adventure Park

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• Visit Lion Country Safari, the only drive-thru safari in Florida.
• Opened first in 1967 has a long history!
• Take your car and check out the animals.
• Meet over 900 variety of animals! 

Visit Lion Country Safari, the only drive-thru safari in Florida. Take your car to see the memorable safari! Open first in 1967, and a must and most visited attraction by tourists! Check out over 900 animals and see the animals like rhinos, lions, ostrich, and giraffes have a unique moment on safari. Create special safari moments with your friends, family, and significant others. 

▲ Visit the Lion Country Safari, and check out Florida's only drive-thru safari. 

▲ Get your own comfy car and drive-thru Safari, and enjoy seeing the animals! 

▲  Meet over 900 animals and explore seeing animals like rhinos, giraffes, lions, and more! 

Introduction

What's included.

• Admission Ticket to Lion Country Safari Drive-thru
• Admission to Lion Country Safari Adventure Park
• 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.

What's Not Included

• Giraffe Feeding Exhibit, Lory Bird Aviary, Koi Fish Pond, and Petting Zoo
• Parking (fee collected upon arrival at the ticket booths)
• Personal Expenses
• Travel Insurance
• You will receive a mobile voucher via email.
• Show your mobile voucher to the gate attendant upon arrival.
• The voucher is valid on the selected date only.

Address : Lion Country Safari 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470, United States Open in  Google Maps

Opening Hours : Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM Saturday - Sunday: 09:30 AM - 16:30 PM Hours may vary. Please check the official website for details here. You may also check your voucher for an exact time. 

2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470, United States

What to Remember

• After reservation, you cannot change or refund the tickets.
• No-shows or late arrival cannot change or refund the tickets.
• We recommend registering for travel insurance for travelers abroad. 
• Your voucher is only confirmed once you receive your voucher. 
• Please come with your passport or valid ID card with you. 
• For your note, vehicles with stickers, etc., attached to the vehicle's exterior are not allowed.
• Re-entry is not permissible. 
• Please keep in mind vehicles with signs of broken glass are not allowed.
• Please do not open the sunroof or windows while using.
• Hours may vary.
• Allow 5 hours to enjoy Lion Country Safari: 1.5 hrs drive-through and 3.5 hrs walk-through.
• No pets are permitted in the park, only service animals (rental kennels available).
• The safari is wheelchair accessible. 
• Please note that this ticket is not valid with other offers or discounts.
• Bring a camera, binoculars, comfortable shoes, a swimsuit & towel (for the spray ground), sunscreen, a hat & sunglasses.
• Please keep in mind opening hours/ticket booth closures may vary. 
• Please show your mobile voucher to the gate attendant upon arrival. 
• Tickets must be booked per person, not per vehicle.
• Open vehicles (convertibles, motorcycles) are not permitted.
• Kids 0-2 join for free; no ticket required. 
• Check the website for ticket booth hours of operation.
• Getting there:

- By car: Located in western Palm Beach, Florida, 16 km/10 miles from the Florida Turnpike. Take the Florida Turnpike to exit 97, or the I-95 to exit 68. Take the exit at Southern Boulevard to Lion Country Safari.

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Lion Country Safari: What to Do, What to See for Your Safari Experience

by floridaculture | Sep 26, 2022 | Things to do in Palm Beach |

Lion Country Safari in Florida’s Palm Beach area gives you a safari experience without the price of a plane ticket to Africa. This drive-thru safari park began in 1967 with several free-roaming lions and other animals. Nowadays, there are nearly 1,000 animals on site that roam among the preserve’s 320 acres.

Just what can you expect if you visit Lion Country Safari? Are you really going to get up close with some of the animals there? Here’s the scoop on what to expect, the cost to visit Lion Country Safari, and some tips for your visit.

What to Expect When You Visit Lion Country Safari

Lion Country Safari is a bit off the beaten path in Palm Beach County. In other words, rhinos and giraffes are not crossing your path while you’re shopping for Louis Vuitton bags in downtown West Palm Beach. Expect to drive about a half hour along 98 from downtown West Palm to get to Lion Country Safari, which is in the town of Loxachatchee. It’s about an hour from Miami.

Lion Country Safari tickets run about $41 per adult and $31 per child. Prices may fluctuate, and you may be able to find discounts for tickets online. Everyone must get a ticket except those age 3 and under. You can buy tickets online or at the gate.

When you enter the park, you can go to the drive-through safari area or the Safari World Adventure Park , which includes lots of kid-friendly activities. From a water playground (bring a bathing suit and sunscreen) to mini golf and a petting zoo, there’s plenty to entertain the kiddos at the Adventure Park. There are also ways to interact with other animals, including giraffes. The park also has a couple of places to eat. Although we didn’t make it to Safari World during our visit, it looks like a fun place for kids. We’ll focus on the safari portion of the park here.

The park also has premium experiences, such as a VIP guided tour . Advanced registration is required.

When preparing to enter the park, you’ll be reminded to keep your car doors and windows closed. This is for the animals’ safety and your own. You can also rent a vehicle from Lion Country Safari for $25 for 1 1/2 hours.

For all the reasons you can imagine, your pets also are not allowed on the drive-through safari. Lion Country Safari has kennels available for $5.

When you enter the park, you’ll be given a brochure and directed to a QR code that provides a link to an audio narration of your safari. You can also find a link to the audio tour here , both in English and Spanish. It’s a little over an hour long and follows the different reserves you’ll drive through (we name them below). It’s a lot of facts, but the narration and the map help you better appreciate what you’re seeing. Remember that the audio tour will use your cell phone data.

Here’s a video from Tom’s Road Trippin on YouTube that gives you a better idea of what to expect during a visit to Lion Country Safari and the Adventure Park. Here’s another video from Kayak7seas .

In the Safari at Lion Country Safari

The four-mile safari features acres upon acres of flat land where the many animals can roam. You drive through the park going through seven different areas (listed below in the order you encounter them….we also list some of the animals you’ll find in each area):

— Las Pampas, modeled after the area of the same name in Argentina. Find alpaca, brown pelicans, and marabou storks

— Buaha National Park from Africa, featuring ostriches and impalas

— Kalahari Bushveldt from southwest Africa, which includes ostriches, gemsbok (a type of antelope), and bongos (another type of antelope)

— Gorongosa Reserve, home to beautiful African lions

— Gir Forest, named for a national park in Gujarat, India. Find Asiatic water buffalo, scimitar-horned oryxes (they have very cool, long horns) and another type of antelope called nilgais

— Serengeti Plains, featuring wildebeests, watusi, and impalas

— Hwange National Park, named for the largest game reserve in western Zimbabwe and including some of better-known, beloved animals, like giraffes, Southern white rhinos, zebras, chimps, and giraffes.

Just how close do you get to the animals? It depends, but you can get pretty darn close. The animals seem pretty oblivious to the cars driving through but some of the more curious ones, like ostriches, will come up near the car. We had dozens and dozens of impalas crossing and walking ahead of our driving path (talk about a traffic jam). Because it’s the animals running the show, it all hinges on how close they feel like getting.

There are a couple of exceptions to this, including the chimps. The lions are behind protective, tall metal fences, and we noticed a couple of Lion Country Safari trucks nearby with staff. “They probably have tranquilizer darts,” someone said. “For the lions or the people?” we asked. Because after all, we are in Florida, where the people can be as unpredictable as the animals.

Seriously though, obey the rules and stay in your car. It may be hard to get a good lion shot with the protection there but you can get many other good animal shots.

You can take your time going through each protected area, even if the safari area is busy. That’s because there are many pull-off areas. So, if you want to stay and watch a certain group of animals and let some traffic go by, you can do so. Feel free to take your time, and remember that you can drive through the safari as much as you’d like on the day you buy your ticket.

If you’re in a bit of a rush, some of the areas, including Gorongosa Preserve (for the lions) have cut-through areas so you can skip them. Even if you’re doing this, just watch the speed limit signs as the animals have the right of way.

The park was an enjoyable visit on a sunny day. If you’re a photographer, bring your fancy camera or use your good phone camera. Some highlights included the curious and playful ostriches (at another safari park, we had ostriches chasing after our tram and then posing for us), the impalas crossing the road in droves, and the rhinos that were just eating and playing in the mud and grass. The zebras were pretty cool, too.

Going through the safari took about an hour and a half. If you add a visit to the Adventure Park, you definitely have a busy half-day visit or may be a full day if you stretch it out.

6 Tips for a Visit to Lion Country Safari

• Plan to visit when it’s raining or early on a sunny day. Surprisingly, the park itself recommends visiting on a rainy day as that’s when the animals are at their most active. If that doesn’t work, then early on a sunny day is their next recommendation (and ours). The park opens at 10 am on weekdays and 9:30 am on weekends. It’s open until 5 pm on weekdays and 5:30 pm on weekends.
• Consider staying at the adjacent KOA. Lion Country Safari KOA is adjacent to the park, and here’s the cool thing we’ve read: If you’re staying there, you can hear the lions roar. Otherwise, hotels are closer to West Palm.
• Watch out for other photo opps. The massive, open nature area that is Lion Country Safari naturally attracts other animals, so you may find other photo opps. For instance, we saw a heron snapping up and eating what we think was an eel or snake. It was a cool shot we could have missed had we not been paying attention.
• Use the map and audio narration to help you get to know the animals better.
• Drive slow and make use of those pull-off areas. Stay off your phone (unless you’re getting pictures with it) and look around.
• Remember that these are wild animals. The animals are part of a conservation effort, and they rule the roost, so to speak. Let them stay wild, and everyone will have fun and get along.

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Lion Country Safari welcomes baby white rhino

Orion is a significant addition to the park’s rhino herd. (Courtesy: Lion Country Safari)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — Lion Country Safari has announced a new member of the family after a southern white rhinoceros gave birth to a male calf. Stated in a press release by the safari staff on Tuesday, a newborn calf named Orion is a “significant addition to the park’s rhino herd.”

According to the park, the safari has played a key role in the conservation of the southern white rhinoceros and the calf has contributed to the White Rhinoceros Species Survival Plan, a national collaboration to save the species from extinction.

The species was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, with less than 1,000 left on the planet, but now, the efforts in keeping these creatures alive has contributed to a rise of approximately 20,000 white rhinos in the world.

“Rhino mothers give birth to a single calf weighing between 88 and 132 pounds,” read the release. “The calf is expected to gain 3-4 pounds a day from his mother’s milk and will gain about 1,000 pounds a year for the first three years. Baby rhinos nurse for almost two years.”

Visitors who would like to see Orion and his mother, Bloom, spending quality time together as they bond, the pair will be in a maternity area in the park’s Hwange National Park section.

The white rhino is the most numerous of all five species of rhinos, which are all in peril due mostly to poaching.

Lion Country Safari, located in West Palm Beach, has one of the largest rhino herds in the country.

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