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Lion Country Safari Tickets

4.8 (329 reviews)

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Lion Country Safari. FAQs

You'll find Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, in Palm Beach County, Florida. The park is situated within driving distance of downtown West Palm Beach (20 miles), Fort Lauderdale (59 miles), and Miami (78 miles).

The real question is, what animals aren't at Lion Country Safari? The park is home to over 1,000 beautiful beasts, from lions and giraffes to chimpanzees, zebras, and even the graceful greater kudu. You'll see them all with your Lion Country Safari tickets!

The different areas of the safari replicate natural environments around the world. As you motor slowly along the four-mile safari trail, you'll pass through areas modeled on Las Pampas, Ruaha National Park, the Kalahari Bushveldt, the Gorongosa Reserve, Gir Forest, the Serengeti Plains, and Hwange National Park.

Glimpse southern white rhinos and white-handed gibbons. Drive alongside wildebeests and not-so-tame impalas. There are waterbucks, eastern bongos, and loads more animals at Lion Country Safari that you'll never have seen before.

Lion Country Safari is as close as you'll get to an African safari without boarding a plane! The park is on 600 acres of Loxahatchee land, and the safari trail itself is four miles long.

Most visitors spend two to four hours inside Lion Country Safari. This gives you plenty of time to complete the safari trail and enjoy the walk-through Safari World Adventure Park.

Yes, there are child-friendly rides included in your Lion Country Safari tickets. When they can tear their eyes away from the animals, the kids will have a wild time on the Rio Grande Train, the Carousel, and the Flying Elephant Ride.

Don't forget your swimming costumes: The water park at Lion Country Safari is home to the Safari Splash Playground and some fun water slides.

Lion Country Safari Overview

  • Florida's only drive-through and walk-through safari park lets you choose your own wildlife adventure

  • Get up close to over 900 incredible creatures across seven sprawling habitat zones

  • Learn a truckload of fantastic zoology facts with live animal encounters, feedings, and expert handling demonstrations

  • Your Lion Country Safari tickets include access to fun kids rides, like the Rio Grande Train, the Carousel, and the Flying Elephant Ride

  • Lion Country Safari tickets also get you inside two onsite water parks, Safari Splash Playground a 4,000 square-foot water spray ground with 23 interactive water features, and Safari Falls, a 10,000 square-foot water play area set in a wading pool

As Florida's only drive-through safari park with the world's most dangerous apex predators, you'll want to get your hands on tickets in advance.

  • Lion Country Safari tickets include access to the drive-through safari park, the walk-through safari, two water parks, and the adventure park
  • Lion Country Safari welcomes you to bring your own food and dine in their outdoor picnic area located just inside Safari World walk-through park

  • Barbecues, portable stoves, and alcohol are strictly not permitted on site

  • For onsite dining options, there's Café ROAR, Cones ice cream shop, Safari Food Truck, Base Camp refreshment trailer, and concession stands

  • For the health and comfort of guests, staff, and animals, smoking is only allowed in guest vehicles and in the main parking lot of Safari World

  • The lions are fed right before the gates are opened, while the hoofstock, which includes most of the other animals are fed at various times throughout the day

  • Lion Country Safari is accessible for guests with reduced mobility, with some exceptions due to building constraints

  • The walk-through area is either concrete walkways or boardwalks. There are no stairs.

  • The petting zoo is served by paved walkways which are accessible to people using wheelchairs

  • Registered service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed into the park for the safety of all animals. There are free kennels (with a refundable $5.00 deposit) available for your use

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Gail,  United States United States
08 Apr 2024
Excellent
We loved it, the animals all are so very well cared for and they were very active. It was just a fun time.
Lion Country Safari - Drive Through Safari + Adventure Park
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Suzan,  United States United States
30 Mar 2024
Excellent
Had some difficulty buying tickets through the app but the website worked. The safari was amazing! Never been to any place like this with close ups of the animals. The walk in section of the park...
Had some difficulty buying tickets through the app but the website worked. The safari was amazing! Never been to any place like this with close ups of the animals. The walk in section of the park was okay and fun for younger kids. Did like how there was a splash pad for kids on a hot day.
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DORIS,  United States United States
04 Mar 2024
Excellent
Park was excellent, spent an amazing day with the grandkids and tickets simple to use and save money
Lion Country Safari - Drive Through Safari + Adventure Park

About: Lion Country Safari

Lion Country Safari is a family attraction in Florida which has a thrilling drive-through experience in a safari park and a walk-through amusement park. It's home to over 1,000 animals, all spread out over seven different zones.

Founded in 1967, it's one of America's most revered safari parks. It's located on over 600 acres in Loxahatchee, in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday 10:00 - 16:30
Friday 10:00 - 16:30
Saturday 09:30 - 16:30
Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30
Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, FL, 33470, Loxahatchee
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