Lion Country Safari is situated on nearly 600 acres of natural area and is home to over 1,000 animals. It includes a drive-through preserve and in the Safari World exhibit area. Among the more notable species on display at the park are lions, white rhino, chimpanzees, zebra, and giraffe. get all the details here including how to get tickets, pricing, coupons, when they are open and their contact information.
My husband and I love South Africa. It was one of our last big trips before Bailey was born. We cannot wait until she is old enough to go back with us one day. In the meantime, we love taking her there. We had yearly passes last year and I would highly recommend it to anyone with kids in South Florida. Speaking of places to visit with kids I would also recommend:
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Is Lion Country Safari Open
They are open to the public but may vary the attractions that are open. They request that guests observe all social distancing protocols they have put in place and be mindful and respectful of other guests and our staff who are social distancing. They also request that you please bring your own masks, personal protective equipment, and sanitizer.
Lion Country Safari Tickets
It is best to book your tickets online before your arrival. Ticket booths are open daily 9:30am - 4:30pm and your tickets are good for any time during this window.
These tickets are valid for the date you have selected.
Purchase one ticket for every person 3 years old and older in your vehicle. Child tickets are for Children ages 3 - 9. For all guests over 9 years old purchase a Regular ticket. Children 2 and under are free.
Last vehicle admitted at 4:30pm. Pets and soft-topped vehicles (ex. convertibles, Jeeps) are prohibited in the drive-through safari for safety reasons.
Truck beds must be empty for the drive-through safari.
Lion Country Safari Pricing and Coupons
No discounts or coupons are currently available. The tickets are discounted from their pre-COVID-19 prices.
Summer Saving Pass – We love this deal. 4 attractions…4 months of fun…1 low price. Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science, and Zoo Miami will be offering a ‘Summer Savings Pass’. The Summer Savings Pass will give pass holders unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer! You can buy them at any of these locations.
Where is Lion Country Safari
It is located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
Contact Lion Country Safari
You can get all the information you need on their website or by calling (561) 793-1084
Plan Your Day
After you purchase your ticket it will feel that you need to go straight to the drive-through, but you can turn left and drive to Safari World. We generally pack a picnic lunch. There are a number of different picnic areas. Our favorites are either in front of the monkey cage or on the lake in front of the flamingos.
Rides, rides and, more rides and are all free. We love the elephant ride and the carousel the most. It is a great place to try new things like mini golf.
Feed the Giraffes
Our favorite animal experience is the giraffe feeding. For $2.50 you can buy lettuce to feed the giraffes. B is a little fearful of feeding them, but she loves to watch others. You are up high and it is a great perspective to see them up close. There is a fun petting zoo with goats, sheep, and more. I am a little overwhelmed by the animals and enjoy eating them from outside the gates instead of inside. I have never tried the camel ride, but it looks like fun.
Splash Area
I like to save this for the very end when we are super hot and need to cool down. It gets a little overwhelming and crowded so sometimes I avoid the area. Bailey slipped when we were playing in the water before so I would recommend bringing water shoes.
Drive Through Safari
I love this part of the experience. They give you a CD that tells you about each section of the preserve and what animals you should be looking for. We let Bailey get out of her car seat. I think driving a car may be more exciting than some animals. Be prepared it is a long drive and once you start there is no turning around, so take a potty break before you start. My favorite part is at the end seeing the chimpanzee islands.
What to Bring
I recommend bringing the following items:
- camera/iPhone works well too
- binoculars (if your kids are old enough to use them)
- comfortable shoes
- swimsuit
- towel
- change of clothes (for the splash area)
- sunscreen
- water shoes (the splash area can be really slippery)
- hats
- sunglasses
- stroller (even if it is just to carry your bags)
- Lunch and snacks - there are lots of tables and chairs to have a picnic (there is also a restaurant if you want to purchase food).
- Quarters to buy food for the fish and birds.
More about Lion Country Safari - http://www.lioncountrysafari.com/
Florida’s only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park invite you to spend the day on safari with over 10000 animals. With animal displays and encounters, animal feeding experiences, 9 rides, water playground, food, shopping, and more, you are sure to have a memorable experience at Lion Country Safari.
History
Lion Country Safari was originally developed in 1967 by a group of South African and British entrepreneurs who wanted to bring the experience of an African game park, then and now an expensive and time-consuming trip, to families who would otherwise not be able to experience an African safari. South Florida and Western Palm Beach County proved to be an ideal location for the park due to its year-round outdoor climate, plentiful land, growing population and tourists who visit from all over the world.
In its 40th year of operation, Lion Country Safari-Florida is one of South Florida’s leading attractions and Palm Beach County’s largest tourist attraction. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Lion Country Safari every year to experience the thrill of eye-ball-to-eye-ball viewing of magnificent animals in a natural open environment.
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