One-day admission to the drive-through wildlife park is
$37 for guests ages 10 to 64; $33 for ages 65 and older; and $28 for ages 3 to 9
. Ages 2 and younger are free. Parking is $8. Price are up $2 for regular and children's tickets, and $1.50 for seniors' tickets.
What is the best time to visit Lion Country Safari?
Included in the admission is Safari World, an amusement park with paddle boats, a carousel, miniature golf, and a baby animal nursery. Picnics are encouraged, and camping is available. The best time to go is
late afternoon, right before the park closes
; it's much cooler then, so the lions are more active.
How long does Lion Country Safari take?
That's really what the Drive-Through Safari at Lion Country feels like. This safari takes
around 45 minutes
, and you are guided through the park by an audio tour that you can play on your phone.
Does Lion Country Safari still exist?
There's still a Lion Country Safari near West Palm Beach, Florida
. Over 900 animals live at the Florida park. The four-decade-old attraction has aged gracefully.
How much is parking at Safari Park?
Follow the signs east to the Park. Parking fee is
$15 per vehicle; $20 for RV parking
. Preferred parking is once again available on select weekends and holidays, weather and attendance permitting.
Are there lions at Lion Country Safari?
Lion Country Safari is home to
11 African lions
.
Can you drive an RV through Lion Country Safari?
You can drive your car or RV through the elephants, lions, giraffes, rhino's, just to name a few of the many animals
. If you don't want to drive over, you can walk and rent one of their cars for $10.00-$18.00 and use it to drive through the safari preserve.
Are there elephants at Lion Country Safari?
Thank you for taking the time to tell guests about your experience at Lion Country Safari. We are so glad to you to hear that you have a great time when you came to the park.
We no longer have elephants
.
What animals do they have at Lion Country Safari?
Over 1,000 WILD animals including
lions, wildebeest, giraffe, the largest herd of zebras on record in North America, ostrich, chimpanzees and rhinos
call Lion Country Safari home and roam wide-open, naturalistic habitats.
How much is a lion cub?
Lion cubs are slightly cheaper, and their price range is
between $1,600 and $15,000
.
Is Lion Country Safari open in the rain?
The drive thru safari was neat. They have a nice splash ground with water slides, you can feed the giraffes, and they have rides for small children. That being said,
everything gets shut down for hours if it rains
. Even if the rain stops, is no longer in sight, and the sun has been back out for an hour.
Does Lion Country Safari have giraffes?
Animal Encounters
Stand eye-to-eye and take spectacular safari selfies with a giraffe at the feeding platform
. Open daily at 11:30AM.
Why did Lion Country Safari Irvine close?
Bad publicity from escape attempts and rising insurance claims
brought an end to the park in 1984. A portion of Lion Country Safari was converted into the Wild Rivers Water Park in 1986.
When did Lion Country Safari close?
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre opened in 1981, and Lion Country Safari closed in
1984
.
How many acres is Lion Country Safari?
Lion Country Safari is situated on
nearly 600 acres
of natural area and home to over 900 animals.
What age is free at Safari Park?
October is a big month at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park—it's Kids Free Month. From October 1 through 31, 2021 every child age
3 to 11
gets free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. It's a popular event that lets kids “go wild” and connect with wildlife.
Can you take food into the Safari Park?
Yes! Guests are welcome to bring their own single-person food, in small containers, into our parks
.
How long does the Safari Park take?
Plan on
at least 4 hours
and take your time. It is similar to the zoo but covers a larger area and is not so crowded. Attempt to get their early to avoid long lines at the tram.
How many lions are at Lion Country Safari?
Lion Country Safari is home to
11 African lions
. African lions are currently listed as Vulnerable, with populations having been severely diminished in the past 25 years, due largely to habitat loss.
Who is the owner of Lion Country Safari?
After 50 years as one of South Florida's most-visited tourist attractions, Lion Country Safari will soon have a new owner.
Marcella Leone
, founder and director of the Leo Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn., has agreed to purchase the cageless preserve located in Western Palm Beach County.
What Exit Is Lion Country Safari?
Lion Country Safari is easily accessible from the Florida Turnpike or Interstate 95. Take Southern Boulevard (
Exit 68
).
Can you camp at African Lion Safari?
African Lion Safari® provides your campers with two nights of camping, a full day at the park plus more, all for one package price
.
Is African Lion Safari Water park open?
African Lion Safari will open with limited capacity in the park in order to accommodate physical distancing
. All guests over 2 years of age, and who are medically capable, must wear a face covering inside all buildings (Restaurant, Retail), inside our washroom facilities or when speaking to an employee.
Does Lion Country Safari offer military discount?
We have a 20% discount for all current and former military members
as part of our government employee discount. If you have concerns about mobility in the park, you are welcome to stop by the Main Office when you arrive or give us a call at 561-793-1084.
