About Aloha Safari Park
Aloha Safari Park offers a unique and interactive experience for families, allowing close encounters with a variety of animals in a clean and well-maintained environment. The combination of affordable pricing and engaging activities, such as feeding animals and a scenic safari drive, makes it a standout choice for family outings.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun day trip from nearby cities like RaleighChildren who love animals and interactive experiencesParents seeking affordable entertainment optionsAll ages, particularly engaging for children aged 3-12 who enjoy hands-on animal interactions
Why families love it
- Interactive animal feeding experiences, especially with giraffes and goats
- Affordable ticket prices ($10 to $15) including access to both the zoo and safari drive
- Friendly and well-cared-for animals in clean enclosures
- Annual growth and improvements in the park, indicating a commitment to enhancing visitor experiences
- Drive-through safari experience with a diverse range of animals
- Seasonal events like Christmas lights and themed activities
Insider tips
- Plan to spend at least 3 hours to fully enjoy the park
- Bring a small amount of animal feed to avoid waste
- Check for special events or seasonal activities before visiting
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak holiday seasons when crowds may be larger
- Buying excessive amounts of animal feed, which may go unused
- Limited proximity to animals compared to pre-COVID experiences
- Some visitors felt the park could be larger
- Potential for food waste if too much animal feed is purchased
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and holidays, especially during special events
- Value
- Tickets are priced at $10 to $15, which includes access to both the zoo and the safari drive. This is considered a great value compared to larger zoos, with additional costs for animal feed ($2 for goats, $3 for giraffes).
- Food
- Food options available on-site including affordable snacks like s'mores and hot chocolate
- Safety
- Clean animal enclosures and well-maintained facilities
What parents say
"Amazing place tmfor you and your kids. Its a great gateaway for families and friends just 1h away from Raleigh. The experience is incredible, lots of animals and many oportunities to interact with them and feed them. The zoo has plenty of animals to see including tigers and kangaroos. The safari drive is great with lots of animal species around, zebras, ostriches, deers, bisons, deers, llamas, emus, antelopes, donkeys, camels etc. The price is great, 15$ entrance including the drive and the zoo itself. Worth it, much better than the actual North Carolina Zoo. Reccomended!"
3 weeks ago
"Cool spot..... good prices.... can't get as close as you could prior to covid but still great to interact with the animals. Wish it was a little bigger but still a gem. Don't buy too much food cause it'll end up going to waste. Love the giraffe!!"
a week ago
"The highlight was feeding and patting the animals—an unforgettable experience!! It took us 3 hrs to see all animals. Overall, it’s a great spot for a family outing, especially for those interested in close-up animal interactions."
4 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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