![]() ![]() There are a couple of exceptions to this, including the chimps. The entrance to Gorongosa Reserve, home to African lions at Lion Country Safari. ![]() Because it’s the animals running the show, it all hinges on how close they feel like getting. We had dozens and dozens of impalas crossing and walking ahead of our driving path (talk about a traffic jam). ![]() The animals seem pretty oblivious to the cars driving through but some of the more curious ones, like ostriches, will come up near the car. Just how close do you get to the animals? It depends, but you can get pretty darn close. Hwange National Park, named for the largest game reserve in western Zimbabwe and including some of better-known, beloved animals, like giraffes, Southern white rhinos, zebras, chimps, and giraffes. Serengeti Plains, featuring wildebeests, watusi, and impalas Find Asiatic water buffalo, scimitar-horned oryxes (they have very cool, long horns) and another type of antelope called nilgais Gir Forest, named for a national park in Gujarat, India. Gorongosa Reserve, home to beautiful African lions Kalahari Bushveldt from southwest Africa, which includes ostriches, gemsbok (a type of antelope), and bongos (another type of antelope) Buaha National Park from Africa, featuring ostriches and impalas Find alpaca, brown pelicans, and marabou storks Las Pampas, modeled after the area of the same name in Argentina. You drive through the park going through seven different areas (listed below in the order you encounter them….we also list some of the animals you’ll find in each area): The four-mile safari features acres upon acres of flat land where the many animals can roam. Here’s a video from Tom’s Road Trippin on YouTube that gives you a better idea of what to expect during a visit to Lion Country Safari and the Adventure Park. Remember that the audio tour will use your cell phone data. It’s a lot of facts, but the narration and the map help you better appreciate what you’re seeing. ![]() It’s a little over an hour long and follows the different reserves you’ll drive through (we name them below). You can also find a link to the audio tour here, both in English and Spanish. When you enter the park, you’ll be given a brochure and directed to a QR code that provides a link to an audio narration of your safari. Lion Country Safari has kennels available for $5. You can also rent a vehicle from Lion Country Safari for $25 for 1 1/2 hours.įor all the reasons you can imagine, your pets also are not allowed on the drive-through safari. This is for the animals’ safety and your own. When preparing to enter the park, you’ll be reminded to keep your car doors and windows closed. Ostriches just hangin’ for the day at Lion Country Safari. The park also has premium experiences, such as a VIP guided tour. We’ll focus on the safari portion of the park here. Although we didn’t make it to Safari World during our visit, it looks like a fun place for kids. The park also has a couple of places to eat. There are also ways to interact with other animals, including giraffes. From a water playground (bring a bathing suit and sunscreen) to mini golf and a petting zoo, there’s plenty to entertain the kiddos at the Adventure Park. When you enter the park, you can go to the drive-through safari area or the Safari World Adventure Park, which includes lots of kid-friendly activities. You can buy tickets online or at the gate. Everyone must get a ticket except those age 3 and under. Prices may fluctuate, and you may be able to find discounts for tickets online. Lion Country Safari tickets run about $41 per adult and $31 per child. Expect to drive about a half hour along 98 from downtown West Palm to get to Lion Country Safari, which is in the town of Loxachatchee. In other words, rhinos and giraffes are not crossing your path while you’re shopping for Louis Vuitton bags in downtown West Palm Beach. Lion Country Safari is a bit off the beaten path in Palm Beach County. What to Expect When You Visit Lion Country Safari Rhinos drinking water at Lion Country Safari. Just what can you expect if you visit Lion Country Safari? Are you really going to get up close with some of the animals there? Here’s the scoop on what to expect, the cost to visit Lion Country Safari, and some tips for your visit. Nowadays, there are nearly 1,000 animals on site that roam among the preserve’s 320 acres. This drive-thru safari park began in 1967 with several free-roaming lions and other animals. Lion Country Safari in Florida’s Palm Beach area gives you a safari experience without the price of a plane ticket to Africa. A giraffe at Lion Country Safari in the Palm Beach area. ![]()
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