This Loxahatchee attraction is great for families and animal lovers – Lion Country Safari offers two parks in one, with plenty to explore.
Visit Lion Country Safari in Florida with zooFamily
With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
Pass holders get general admission to the drive-through safari and walk-through adventure park.
See hundreds of free-roaming animals (not just lions).
Access the Lion Country Safari waterplay area, waterslides, and rides.
You’ll enjoy a drive-through safari then get a little closer to nature in a walk-through adventure park.
Experience the Magic at Lion Country Safari Florida
Imagine a day filled with real animal encounters, right from the comfort of your vehicle. Welcome to Lion Country Safari Florida, where the African Savannah meets the Sunshine State's vibrant skies. Nestled amidst natural landscapes, it's an unforgettable experience for all ages, designed to educate and inspire, while providing thrilling close-ups with majestic lions and other interesting wildlife.
Grab Your Lion Country Safari Tickets Today
Don't miss out on an adventure of a lifetime! Get your Lion Country Safari tickets now and experience the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most amazing wildlife. These tickets unlock the door to a safari like no other in Florida, boasting hundreds of wild animals roaming freely. For those looking for a memorable family-friendly excursion, or just a break from everyday monotony, Lion Country Safari offers an incredible journey into the wild you won't want to miss.
The four-mile drive-through Florida safari gives you access to over 900 free-roaming animals. America’s first wildlife preserve opened in 1967 and is divided into seven specific areas. During your drive you’ll catch a glimpse of giraffe, zebra, rhinos, wildebeests, and of course, lions. Some animals will be within mere inches of your vehicle. Remember, animals have the right-of-way when you're on safari!
Then you’ll go on foot to Safari World Adventure Park for a more hands-on experience. There’s plenty to do here with animal encounters like giraffe feeding, bird feeding, and a petting zoo.
You can also jump on a range of Lion Country Safari rides including a kid’s train, carousel, water playground, water slides, and more.
Lion Country Safari Miami highlights
Las Pampas – this South America-themed grassland is home to tortoises, tapir, alpaca, and pelicans.
Ruaha National Park – explore the African wilderness and come face-to-horn with greater kudu, impala and ostrich.
Kalahari Bushveldt – see Nile lechwe, ostrich, and the Scimitar-Horned Oryx, an antelope extinct in the wild.
Gir Forest – check out the rare Asiatic Water Buffalo, Nilgai, the largest Asian antelope and the minuscule Blackbuck antelope.
The Gorongosa Reserve – the highlight of the safari, see the impressive African lions in all their glory.
The Serengeti Plains – spot the eland, the largest African antelope, ostrich, wildebeest, common waterbuck, and more.
Hwange National Park – see Southern white rhinos which, despite the name, are actually grayer. There’s also zebra, chimpanzee, gibbons, giraffe, and more.
Lion Country Safari facts
The best time to visit the park is when it’s raining as the animals prefer the colder wet weather and are generally more active.
While some people assume there are only lions because of its name; there are 95 different species in the park.
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