Do you offer annual memberships?
Lion Country Safari offers individual annual memberships. At the cost of a bit more than two general admissions, you can receive unlimited visits to the park for a year, 20% off additional guest admissions, 20% off food purchases in our restaurant, 20% discount at our gift shops, free parking, Safari Day Camp discount and 10% discount on our award winning KOA campground daily rates. For more information, click here.
When is the best time to see the animals?
The best time to see the animals is when it is raining. The animals generally love the cooler, wet weather and tend to be more active during this time. If you are not interested in visiting the park during the rain, then we advise you to arrive early any day. Early morning is the second best time to visit as it tends to be a bit cooler and the animals are usually more active then.
Can I bring my own food?
Lion Country Safari welcomes you to bring your favorite foods and dine in our outdoor picnic area located just inside "Safari World" walk-through park. No barbecues, please.
Do you have any discounts available?
Click on the link below, print the coupon, and present it at our ticket booths to receive the discounted admission for each person in your vehicle. Download discount coupon here.
Can I feed the animals?
Lion Country Safari offers animal feeding exhibits in our walk-through park, "Safari World," for nominal fees. These include Giraffe Feeding Exhibit, Lory Bird Aviary, Koi Fish Pond, and Petting Zoo. These are the only animals which are available for public feeding, and only the foods purchased at the exhibits are permitted for these animals, since all of our animals are on special diets.
Is Lion Country Safari handicap accessible?
Our facility is handicap accessible. In the drive-through section, you will be in your own vehicle, or in one of our rental vans (if you choose to rent). The walk-through area is either concrete walkways or boardwalks. There are no stairs. Access to our picnic area may involve going over a short grassy area. The petting zoo is served by ramps which are accessible by wheelchair; however, there is a double gate system to keep the animals in, which would require some assistance to the wheelchair person. Also the floor (surface) of the petting zoo is compacted dirt. If we have had rain, the surface softens up and it may be difficult for a wheelchair to maneuver. The animals in the petting zoo sometimes get excited and raise their front legs up onto people.
How many animals do you have?
Lion Country Safari is home to over 800 WILD animals including Lions, Giraffe, Zebras, Rhinos, Chimpanzees and much more.
How long does it take to tour the park?
We recommend at least five hours to fully enjoy Lion Country Safari. Allow one and a half hours to drive through the four-mile preserve and at least three and a half hours in the walk-through.
Can I take my dog with me in the car?
No, we do not allow pets into the park. We have free kennels (with a refundable $5.00 deposit) available for your use. Please stop in at the office before you go through the ticket booth. We do not know how your pet may react to our animals and how our animals may react to your pet.
Do you have a picnic area at Lion Country Safari?
We have a covered picnic area. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have a pavilion that is available only by renting it in advance. Contact events@lioncountrysafari.com for more information.
I just want to drive through the safari. Is there a special charge to do this only?
One of the great things about Lion Country Safari is that you receive two parks for one price. Although you are welcome to visit only one park, the cost remains the same.
Do you have vehicles to rent or should we plan on renting a car for the day?
We do have rental vans available. They are rented on a first come, first served basis. The rate is $10.00 or $18.00 per hour and a half, which is usually enough time to get through the drive-through. If you come fairly early (the gates open at 9:30am), you should be able to get a van without a wait. If all the vans are rented when you arrive, you may wish to visit the walk-through section first and then return for the van.
Do you have a restaurant?
Lion Country Safari offers a cafeteria-style restaurant, a Carvel® ice cream stand and a concession stand. For more information, click here.
Do you have rides?
Yes. Some of the rides you will encounter in our walk-through safari are a Ferris wheel, toddler train ride, animal carousel, pontoon boat tour, paddle boats, and flying elephant ride.
Is there an additional charge for the rides?
With the exception of a few coin-operated rides, Lion Country Safari rides are included with your admission.
Do you offer any volunteer programs?
Lion Country Safari contributes to the research on chimps in conjunction with the Jane Goodall ChimpanZoo volunteer program. To learn more or to become a participant, click here.
Do you have a water park?
We offer a 4,000 square-foot water spray ground with 23 interactive water features located in our walk-through, "Safari World." The area is surrounded with chaise lounge seating and umbrellas so you can relax and observe the fun.
What does the general admission cover?
Lion Country Safari general admission covers our four-mile drive-through safari where you will encounter over 800 WILD animals from all around the world, and our walk-through "Safari World" which includes rides, games, animal exhibits, four interactive feeding exhibits, a water play area, Animal Theater, picnic area, restaurant, gift shops and more.
When are the animals fed?
The lions are fed right before we open the gates at 9:30 am. The hoofstock, which includes most of the other animals, are fed at various times throughout the day.
