Zoos
Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari Park
📍 915 Boleman Hill Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Drive-Through Wildlife Safari
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Animals approach vehicles for photos, Petting Zoo, Budgie Experiences, Tortoise Lane
- Location
- Hartwell, Georgia near Atlanta and Greenville
- Duration
- 45 minutes to several hours, unlimited drive-throughs with one admission
💡 Did You Know?
- Unlimited drive-through safari access included with one admission price, allowing visitors to loop through the park as many times as desired during operating hours
- Offers rental vehicles available for purchase as an option to protect personal vehicles from animal contact during the safari experience
- Features interactive budgie (parakeet) experiences where visitors can hand-feed and interact with birds, complementing the vehicle-based safari format
- Operates weekend community bus tours on Saturday and Sunday at four scheduled times (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm), providing accessible group transportation for the safari experience
- Maintains a 4.8-star rating across 942 reviews with 'friendly staff' mentioned in 101 review topics, indicating strong visitor satisfaction and service quality
💬 What Visitors Say
- Purchase more feed bags than you think you'll need for animal feeding—visitors consistently recommend buying extra to maximize interactions during your drive-through experience
- Rent one of their vehicles instead of using your personal car to avoid animal droppings and saliva during close animal interactions, especially with windows down for feeding
- Plan for at least 45 minutes for the drive-through safari, but you can loop as many times as you like until closing with one admission price, so arrive well before the 4:30 pm last vehicle entry cutoff
- Take advantage of the petting zoo and budgie experience after your drive-through safari—these hands-on interactive exhibits are frequently mentioned as highlights and included in admission
- Visit mid-week or during cooler weather (like January) for a more comfortable experience, as reviews highlight pleasant conditions and the ability to fully enjoy animal interactions without excessive heat
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