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Safari Wilderness

Name: Safari Wilderness
Address: 10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, Lakeland, FL, US
Telephone: (813) 382-2120
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (657 reviews)

📍 10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809

📞 (813) 382-2120

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About Safari Wilderness

Safari Wilderness is a zoo in Lakeland, FL. Safari Wilderness operates across 260 acres as an exotic animal reserve with no traditional zoo or theme park structure, eliminating crowds and lines while offering multiple safari tour modalities including drive-thru, ATV, camelback, and kayak options. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 657 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Wild Animal Safari Ranch
Best For: All ages
Location: Lakeland, Florida (6 miles north of I-4)
Main Experience: Safari tours on 260 acres with animal feeding interactions
Admission: From $119 (Drive-Thru) to $265+ (specialty tours)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Safari Wilderness operates across 260 acres as an exotic animal reserve with no traditional zoo or theme park structure, eliminating crowds and lines while offering multiple safari tour modalities including drive-thru, ATV, camelback, and kayak options
⭐The attraction is rated the #1 outdoor activity in Lakeland, Florida according to user ratings (4.4 stars from 657 reviews)
⭐Safari Wilderness offers on-site glamping experiences with overnight stays (1-6 nights) and continental breakfast included, combining wildlife viewing with overnight accommodations
⭐The facility maintains large herds of exotic animals spanning at least 14+ species including antelope, zebra, camels, cheetahs, water buffalo, ostriches, ring-tailed lemurs, and wetland species such as waterbuck and red lechwe across its 260-acre reserve

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book the guided bus tour with an onsite guide instead of doing a self-drive tour. Guides like JJ take you off-road into deeper areas of the safari, provide in-depth knowledge about individual animals, and give safety instructions for feeding - making it worth the extra cost.
💡Add the lemur feeding experience to your visit. Multiple reviews highlight this as a must-do activity that enhances the overall safari experience beyond the standard tour.
💬Plan to spend several hours for a complete experience, especially if doing the guided tour and animal feeding activities. Arrive early to maximize time with the animals and guides.
💡Consider the Safari Glamping overnight experience for a unique, immersive educational stay that includes a continental breakfast - ideal for families wanting extended animal interaction and learning.
🕐Visit on weekdays to enjoy minimal crowds - this is not a traditional zoo with lines. The small-group experience with knowledgeable guides is enhanced when fewer visitors are present.