Rides, Attractions and Animal Encounters
Begin your Safari World tour with a boat ride on the Safari Queen, where you will learn about the siamangs and spider monkeys that inhabit the islands of Lake Shanalee. If you prefer, do your own navigating on the paddleboats. Enjoy our newest attraction: The Safari Plunge water slides where you can twist and turn down our 214 foot long loop water slide or take the plunge down our 114 foot free fall water slide. Bring your bathing suit to cool off in Safari Splash, with 23 interactive water functions (open daily). Play a round of miniature golf, tease your brain with a trip through our maze, or take a ride on the carousel, the Rio Grande Train, or our Flying Elephant Ride. You can also enjoy the opportunity to interact with our lories at the Lory Feeding Aviary, our giraffe at the Giraffe Feeding Area, and our sheep or goats at the Petting Zoo.
Included in admission is entry into both the drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park. Plus, enjoy these attractions complimentary (with paid admission): 2 water slides, fun slide, carousel, flying elephant ride, toddler train, paddle boat rental, pontoon boat tour, mini golf, Safari Splash water sprayground, safari maze, 4-6 shows/presentations daily.
Some rides/attractions/encounters require a small fee in addition to the admission price. These are noted in the descriptions.
Animal Feeding Opportunities open at 11am
Giraffe Feeding
Open Daily at 11:00am
Stand eye-to-eye with a giraffe on the feeding platform. Watch as they wrap their long, dark tongue around their food. Exhibit is open daily at 11am and the cost of the feeding experience is $3.
Lory Bird Aviary
Opens at 11am
Take a stroll through our lory aviary and admire the colorful birds. Exhibit is open daily and you have the option to purchase nectar cups for $2 each.
Petting Zoo
SafariWorld Rides
Carousel
Ride Restrictions- Minimum height 36” (.91 meters) to ride without adult supervision
- Maximum 1 rider per animal
- Maximum weight on moving animals is 150 lbs (68 kg)
- Maximum weight on stationary animals is 200 lbs (91 kg)
Flying Elephant Ride
Ride Restrictions- Riders must be 36” (.91m) tall to ride without adult supervision
- Riders under 36” (.91m) must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult
- Seat belt must be worn at all times
- Please stay seated while ride is in motion
- No food or drink on ride
- Maximum weight per car 220 lbs. (99kg)
- Maximum 2 riders per car
- Don’t ride if you are an expectant mother
- Don’t ride if you have a serious medical condition
- No running or horseplay around the ride
- No one may stand inside ride area while ride is in motion
- Operator may refuse admission to anyone who may be a safety risk
- Properly secure loose clothing and hair (longer than shoulder length) as to not interfere with safe operations.
Safari Plunge
- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
Ride Restrictions- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
Fun Slide
Ride Restrictions- Maximum capacity on the slide at one time is 3 riders (or 750 lbs/341 kg). A maximum of 6 adults or up to 12 children are permitted on stairs waiting to ride.
- Minimum passenger height is 42” (1.07 meters).
- Must remain seated at all times while on the slide.
- The following are NOT permitted: double riding, sliding backwards, sliding head first, turning sideways, jumping humps, laying down, standing up, running.
- Shoes are required and feet must remain in sack while sliding.
- Persons with the following health conditions should not enter the slide: expectant moms, back or joint ailments, heart conditions, respiratory conditions, broken or mending bones, neck conditions.
Paddle Boats
Ride Restrictions- Maximum weight per boat is 500 lbs (227 kg)
- Maximum 4 riders per boat
- Minimum height 36” (.91 meters)
- Maximum weight per car 220 lbs (100 kg).
- Maximum 2 riders per car
Safari Queen
SafariWorld Attractions
Prehistoric Park
Walk through our prehistoric animal park and marvel at the life-sized prehistoric statues.
Maze
Mini-Golf
Safari Splash
Water Wars
