About Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari offers a unique drive-thru experience where families can see a variety of wildlife up close, including lions, tigers, and rhinos, in a more natural setting compared to traditional zoos.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a unique outdoor activity.Animal lovers seeking close encounters with wildlife.Parents wanting a mix of educational and fun experiences for children.Toddlers (2-3 years): Enjoy petting zoo and splash pad.Children (4-12 years): Engaged by drive-thru safari and animal encounters.
Why families love it
- Drive-thru safari allows for close encounters with animals.
- Petting zoo and walk-through areas provide additional interactive experiences.
- Educational talks about animal conservation are available.
- Well-kept grounds with shaded areas for comfort.
- The drive-thru safari experience.
- Interactive petting zoo.
Insider tips
- Visit during weekdays for reduced rates and fewer visitors.
- Plan for 4-5 hours if you want to see all attractions, including animal shows.
- Bring binoculars for better views of distant animals.
Good to know before you go
- Weekends when the park is likely to be crowded.
- Visiting during peak afternoon hours when animals might be less active.
- Some animals are not easily visible, requiring binoculars to see them clearly.
- Food prices are reported as expensive.
- Potential traffic congestion within the park, especially on weekends.
- Crowds
- Weekends are busy; visiting on weekdays is recommended for a quieter experience.
- Value
- Entry prices vary but are generally considered reasonable for the experience. A $5 espresso was noted as very small, indicating potential hidden costs in food and drinks.
- Food
- Food prices are high; parents should prepare for potential costs.
- Accessibility
- The park is well-kept with shaded areas, but specific accommodations for special needs were not mentioned.
- Safety
- Drive-thru safari allows for safe viewing of large animals from vehicles.
What parents say
"Very nice experience with the smallest espresso ever. Ideal for 2-3 hrs afternoon visit during weekdays enjoying reduced rates and few visitors. Drive-thru safari is pretty cool with a lot of wildlife to see and close up encounters. Takes about an hour with no traffic and plenty stopping to admire the animals. Afterwards spare an hr. for a walk through an animal park with some water and other attractions. You can find decent coffee ☕ at the shop..just check how much you actually get ...as our dollar 5 espresso was the tiniest we had ever. 2 hrs was just fine for us...plan for more time if"
a week ago
"Such a fun day with the family. This is great for kids of all ages. We spent about 4-5 hours here. The safari was very fun with many animals getting up close and personal. The attraction area at the end of the safari was much more substantial than antivirals anticipated. We had hours of fun at the exhibits and we didn't even do the water area that looked fun. I would recommend this to people traveling to this area."
3 weeks ago
"Found this safari drive was a waste of time and felt like being in the i4 in central Florida. The lions (saw 4) were in a chain link gated area. The other animals that were at large were what-ever. The walk around park did not have enough animals. Monkeys were far away on islands...bring binoculars if you want to see them! Very disappointing. The other activities to do like peddle boats looks so lame. Prices of the food very expensive. The grounds were well kept and nicely shaded. Kids would enjoy this place...they have little rides and a splash pad area. But for adults who have been to Ani"
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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