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What you should know
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Service animals not permitted due to nature of experience. Guests should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, claustrophobia.
Best time
Visit on a weekday in September or during off-peak times to enjoy modest crowds and no wait times at entry, making for a more relaxed experience
Visitor tip
Book a private tour in advance by calling 336.879.7700 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily) with at least 48 hours notice if you want guaranteed entry and prefer a customized experience, and purchase group admission tickets when reserving
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Attraction
- Zoofari open-air vehicle tour
- Habitat
- 40-acre Watani Grasslands with 9 species, nearly 100 animals
- Public Tour Cost
- $25 per guest
- Season
- March 21 - November 15
What visitors say
It's fine. It's an "hour" but only because they stop and talk a lot. $25 per person seems steep when it's only a few animals but hey if it goes towards conservation I guess that's good.
Amazing experience! Our tour guide made is so fun and enjoyable. She was very personable and full of energy and knowledge! We wanted to see more animals for the price but the guide made it worth it for us. Her name started with a K, she…
Nice zoo. Some animals were not out: polar bear, giraffe, zebras. But others were very close and easy to see. Plenty of seating and areas for the kids to rest or be active. They are working on the Asia exhibit which looks like it will…
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Did You Know?
- Watani Grasslands is a 40-acre open-air habitat where visitors tour in vehicles with zoo educators, observing nine species and nearly 100 animals including elephants, rhinoceroses, and exotic antelope species
- Zoofari operates on a seasonal schedule from March 21 to November 15 each year
- The attraction has strict health and safety requirements excluding guests with high blood pressure, heart conditions, back or neck problems, and claustrophobia, indicating the vehicle tours involve specific physical demands
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