Zoos

Action Wildlife Foundation

★★★★☆ 4.3 (447 reviews)

📍 435 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT 06756

🌐 www.actionwildlifefoundation.com

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About Action Wildlife Foundation

Simple zoo with a drive-through safari. Outdoor park offering a drive-through tour of animals such as yaks & zebras, plus a petting zoo. Action Wildlife Foundation offers a hybrid zoo experience combining drive-through safari, walking areas, barns, and petting zoo in a single visit, allowing visitors flexibility in how they experience the animals. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 447 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Wildlife park and animal experiences
Best For: All ages
Mission: Connect people to natural world through agriculture, education, and hands-on animal experiences
Admission: Library Pass: $10/person (up to 6); regular admission available
Special Note: Seasonal — opens May 2nd

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Action Wildlife Foundation offers a hybrid zoo experience combining drive-through safari, walking areas, barns, and petting zoo in a single visit, allowing visitors flexibility in how they experience the animals
⭐The facility features species not found elsewhere in Connecticut, including exotic livestock and heritage animals such as yaks, zebras, bison, capybaras, and peacocks
⭐Action Wildlife Foundation hosts an Autism Awareness Walk and Resource Fair, demonstrating commitment to accessibility and neurodivergent-friendly programming
⭐The attraction offers discounted admission through library pass programs at $10 per person (up to 6 individuals), making it an accessible community resource
⭐Visitors can participate in interactive experiences including animal feeding stations and hayrides, with reviews noting the facility maintains cleanliness and staff knowledge

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book the Wild Warm Up Experience or special encounters in advance for a more intimate, guided interaction with animals. Staff-led experiences include expert knowledge and direct feeding opportunities that enhance the visit significantly.
💬Plan to spend 3+ hours to fully experience all attractions: the drive-thru safari, walking areas, barn petting zones, and hayride. Multiple stopping points mean you won't feel rushed and can explore at your own pace.
💡Purchase animal feed on-site to maximize interactive experiences—animals are highly motivated by food, making close encounters and photo opportunities much more successful for both kids and adults.
💬Check your local library for discounted admission passes (Library Pass program available). Note that special encounters are not eligible for this discount, so factor in extra costs if planning premium experiences.
🕐Visit on a clear, pleasant weather day since most of the experience is outdoors. Bring comfortable walking shoes and plan for a mix of car-based safari viewing and on-foot exploration to accommodate all fitness levels.