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Location
Parking
free parking; lot fills quickly on weekends
Best time
Arrive right when Bama Bucks opens on weekends—the parking lot fills completely by 12:30 PM on Saturdays, making early arrival essential for getting a spot and avoiding long waits
Visitor tip
Bring a quality digital camera for wildlife photography, as multiple visitors regretted not having better equipment to capture the animals on the property
Quick Facts
- Type
- Wildlife Restaurant & Animal Sanctuary
- Highlights
- Animal walk-through sanctuary, wild game dining
- Animal Sanctuary Admission
- $5
- Atmosphere
- Wooden cabin setting with outdoor seating
What visitors say
Wonderful place to eat! Not your typical dinner date rendezvous. With a tasteful menu, a nifty little gift shop area, of course the beautiful animals, and even a small antique/gadget shop to the side, this place was a hit. It does cost…
2 and a half hour drive to go and wish i didn't. Food was good, service horrible. Atmosphere was unique. Was seated immediately on a friday about 2 pm. Not busy at all, no guests in overflow and main dining about 1/3 full. Took 10…
I was visiting the area for Decoration Day and my cousin recommended this restaurant. To say the building and area are beautiful is an understatement. We were greeted by a friendly staff and our order of appetizers were immediately…
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Did You Know?
- Bama Bucks features an on-site restaurant with a specialized wild game menu including alligator bites, pheasant, bison burger, and deer tenderloin, creating a unique dining experience integrated with the wildlife sanctuary
- The wildlife sanctuary houses multiple animal species including deer, pheasants, alligators, and bison across its grounds, with a $5 walk-through access model allowing close wildlife viewing
- The venue maintains a strict no-petting and no-feeding policy for all animals due to safety concerns, distinguishing it from typical petting zoo attractions
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