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 the 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 and Safari Falls, 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.
Some rides/attractions/encounters require a small fee in addition to the admission price. These are noted in the descriptions. Please check below for amenities that may be temporarily affected by COVID-19.
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Giraffe Feeding
Open Daily at 11:00am
OPEN
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 $5.
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Giraffe Feeding
Open Daily at 11:00am
OPEN
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 $5.
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Open Daily at 11:00am
OPEN
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 $5.
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Giraffe Feeding
Open Daily at 11:00am
OPEN
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 $5.
Giraffe Feeding
Open Daily at 11:00am
OPEN
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 $5.
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Petting Zoo
Opens at 11am
OPEN
Enter the petting zoo and see our goats or sheep. Exhibit is open daily; guests can feed them for $2 or brush them for no additional fee.
Petting Zoo
Opens at 11am
OPEN
Enter the petting zoo and see our goats or sheep. Exhibit is open daily; guests can feed them for $2 or brush them for no additional fee.
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Lory Bird Aviary
Opens at 11am
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY
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.
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Lory Bird Aviary
Opens at 11am
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY
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.
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Lory Bird Aviary
Opens at 11am
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY
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.
Lory Bird Aviary
Opens at 11am
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY
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.
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Flying Elephant Ride
Opens at 10:30am
OPEN
Up, Up, Up or Down, Down, Down – the choice is yours. Pick a partner and take a ride in the sky on an elephant. Open daily, rides are complimentary
- 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.
Flying Elephant Ride
Opens at 10:30am
OPEN
Up, Up, Up or Down, Down, Down – the choice is yours. Pick a partner and take a ride in the sky on an elephant. Open daily, rides are complimentary
- 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.
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Carousel
Opens at 10:30am
OPEN
Choose from one of thirty animals to ride on in our safari-themed carousel. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- 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)
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Carousel
Opens at 10:30am
OPEN
Choose from one of thirty animals to ride on in our safari-themed carousel. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- 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)
Carousel
Opens at 10:30am
OPEN
Choose from one of thirty animals to ride on in our safari-themed carousel. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- 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)
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Gem and Fossil Panning
OPEN
Pan for gems and fossils in this newer exhibit. Mining bags start at just $7 and include a rock identification brochure to label your finds. Exhibit is open daily.
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Gem and Fossil Panning
OPEN
Pan for gems and fossils in this newer exhibit. Mining bags start at just $7 and include a rock identification brochure to label your finds. Exhibit is open daily.
Gem and Fossil Panning
OPEN
Pan for gems and fossils in this newer exhibit. Mining bags start at just $7 and include a rock identification brochure to label your finds. Exhibit is open daily.
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Maze
OPEN
Test your skills in our hedge-lined maze. Exhibit is open daily and exploration is complimentary.
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Maze
OPEN
Test your skills in our hedge-lined maze. Exhibit is open daily and exploration is complimentary.
Maze
OPEN
Test your skills in our hedge-lined maze. Exhibit is open daily and exploration is complimentary.
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Safari Splash
Opens at 10:00am
OPEN
Cool off in this interactive water sprayground with 23 water options. For your convenience, changing areas and restrooms are located inside the exhibit. Open daily, complimentary.
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Safari Splash
Opens at 10:00am
OPEN
Cool off in this interactive water sprayground with 23 water options. For your convenience, changing areas and restrooms are located inside the exhibit. Open daily, complimentary.
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Safari Splash
Opens at 10:00am
OPEN
Cool off in this interactive water sprayground with 23 water options. For your convenience, changing areas and restrooms are located inside the exhibit. Open daily, complimentary.
Safari Splash
Opens at 10:00am
OPEN
Cool off in this interactive water sprayground with 23 water options. For your convenience, changing areas and restrooms are located inside the exhibit. Open daily, complimentary.
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Budgie Feeding
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Come feed our colorful budgies (parakeets). Exhibit open daily and seed sticks can be purchased for just $2.
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Budgie Feeding
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Come feed our colorful budgies (parakeets). Exhibit open daily and seed sticks can be purchased for just $2.
Budgie Feeding
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Come feed our colorful budgies (parakeets). Exhibit open daily and seed sticks can be purchased for just $2.
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Safari Falls
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Now you can cool off at the new Safari Falls interactive water play area and enjoy the slides, water sprayers, and dump buckets. Open daily, weather permitting, and included complimentary with park admission.
- Play unit waterslide(s) are intended for children, adults may use the waterslide(s) while supervising children
- Flume waterslide(s)- Minimum 42″ w/ max rider weight of 300lbs (the enclosed slides at the top of structure)
- Dual racer waterslide(s)- Maximum combined rider weight of 300lbs (kiddie slide)
- Bathing load of 300
- No broken or mending bones allowed on flume waterslides
- Seating is first come, first serve.
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Safari Falls Cabana Rentals
$75 per cabana per day (11:00am to close), rain or shine; no refunds.
CLOSED
- Rentals are available through the sprayground retail concession trailer.
- In the case of lightning, all Safari Falls guests must clear the pool deck; rentals are for all day, guests may return to their rented cabana if lighting alert clears.
- Lion Country Safari is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
- Afternoon cabana special- $50 after 3:00pm when available only. No refunds.
Safari Falls
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Now you can cool off at the new Safari Falls interactive water play area and enjoy the slides, water sprayers, and dump buckets. Open daily, weather permitting, and included complimentary with park admission.
- Play unit waterslide(s) are intended for children, adults may use the waterslide(s) while supervising children
- Flume waterslide(s)- Minimum 42″ w/ max rider weight of 300lbs (the enclosed slides at the top of structure)
- Dual racer waterslide(s)- Maximum combined rider weight of 300lbs (kiddie slide)
- Bathing load of 300
- No broken or mending bones allowed on flume waterslides
- Seating is first come, first serve.
Safari Falls Cabana Rentals
$75 per cabana per day (11:00am to close), rain or shine; no refunds.
CLOSED
- Rentals are available through the sprayground retail concession trailer.
- In the case of lightning, all Safari Falls guests must clear the pool deck; rentals are for all day, guests may return to their rented cabana if lighting alert clears.
- Lion Country Safari is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
- Afternoon cabana special- $50 after 3:00pm when available only. No refunds.
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Rio Grande Train
Opens at 10:30am
CLOSED
Choo-Choo..Be the conductor on our toddler train. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- Designed for toddlers ages 2-5
Rio Grande Train
Opens at 10:30am
CLOSED
Choo-Choo..Be the conductor on our toddler train. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- Designed for toddlers ages 2-5
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Safari Plunge
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Safari Plunge on one of two new water slides:- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
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Safari Plunge
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Safari Plunge on one of two new water slides:- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
Safari Plunge
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Safari Plunge on one of two new water slides:- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
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Fun Slide
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Safari Plunge on one of two new water slides:- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
Pick up a sack and then choose one of three lanes to slide down on this 90-foot long slide. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- 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.
Fun Slide
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Safari Plunge on one of two new water slides:- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
Pick up a sack and then choose one of three lanes to slide down on this 90-foot long slide. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- 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.
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Paddle Boats
Opens at 10:00am
CLOSED
Safari Plunge on one of two new water slides:- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
Enjoy a leisurely paddle on Lake Shannalee. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- 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
Paddle Boats
Opens at 10:00am
CLOSED
Safari Plunge on one of two new water slides:- 108-foot-long freefall water slide
- 214-foot-long loop water slide
- 42” (w/o shoes) – Yellow Slide
- 48” (w/o shoes) – Green Slide
- 300 lbs maximum weight
Enjoy a leisurely paddle on Lake Shannalee. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
- 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
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Safari Queen
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Hop on board the Safari Queen for a tour of Lake Shannalee and get a closer view of some of the birds and primates. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
Safari Queen
Opens at 11:00am
CLOSED
Hop on board the Safari Queen for a tour of Lake Shannalee and get a closer view of some of the birds and primates. Open daily, rides are complimentary.
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Mini-Golf
Opens at 10:00am
CLOSED
Test your golf skills on one of 16 holes in our miniature golf course. Open daily, complimentary.
Mini-Golf
Opens at 10:00am
CLOSED
Test your golf skills on one of 16 holes in our miniature golf course. Open daily, complimentary.