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Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park
📍 3301 Lake Cypress Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park
Sightseeing route across animal habitats. Roadway lined with environments for free-roaming antelopes & bison, plus a giraffe feeding platform. Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park features over 150 exotic and native Florida animals across a drive-thru route with a 5mph speed limit, allowing visitors to experience animals walking directly up to their vehicle windows. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,909 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Safari Park & Gator Park
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Drive-thru safari with 150+ animals, giraffe hand-feeding, airboat tours, sloth and capybara encounters
- Admission
- $35 adults / $25 kids for drive-thru safari
- Hours
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays
💡 Did You Know?
- Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park features over 150 exotic and native Florida animals across a drive-thru route with a 5mph speed limit, allowing visitors to experience animals walking directly up to their vehicle windows
- The park offers hands-on Sloth Encounters and Capybara Encounters limited to small groups (10 and 8 guests respectively) that require advance reservations, providing intimate up-close interactions including feeding and petting
- Giraffe feeding is available as an add-on interactive experience for $5 per person, with review highlights mentioning individual giraffes by name (such as 'Luke'), suggesting personalized animal interactions
- The park includes a complimentary Gator Park with over 200 exotic and native animals, airboat tours through the Florida Everglades, and alligator feeding experiences as part of the main admission package
- Wild Florida offers special pricing for Florida residents and operates with a Half-Day Adventure Package option, positioning itself as an alternative to major Orlando-area theme parks while remaining relatively unknown to many tourists in the region
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book sloth and capybara encounters in advance as they're limited to small groups (10 and 8 guests respectively) and require reservations. Arrive on time or your booking will be rescheduled.
- Plan for approximately 2 hours to complete the drive-thru safari course. Arrive before 5:00 p.m. last entry time to have adequate time for both the drive and any animal encounters.
- Florida residents receive discounted admission prices, making this a budget-friendly option if you live in the state. The admission includes complimentary entry to Gator Park.
- Start with the sloth encounter experience before the drive-thru safari for an interactive highlight—guests can hand-feed and take photos with sloths in an up-close setting.
- Bring your own vehicle for the drive-thru safari as on-site transportation is not available. The 5 mph speed limit allows animals to approach your windows, so keep windows down for optimal viewing and feeding opportunities.
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