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Location
Visitor tip
Book capybara encounters in advance as they are a popular attraction and spots fill up quickly based on visitor demand
Best time
Visit on a weekday if possible since the park operates Friday-Sunday and selected weekdays with 10am-5pm hours, allowing you to avoid weekend crowds
Visitor tip
Don't miss the barn feeding area where you can interact with multiple animals (llamas, camels, goats, small cows) - this is consistently highlighted as a favorite activity for both kids and adults
Quick Facts
- Type
- Safari Park & Petting Zoo
- Main Attractions
- Safari wagon rides, walk-thru exhibits, petting zoo with animal feeding
- Hours
- Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm (2026 season starts March 7)
- Location
- Shelby, North Carolina
What visitors say
Circle M Safari Park was pretty amazing. I went with my niece on her school field trip and we seen so many animals. The Barn area where you can feed the animals was pretty cool, we fed llamas, camels, goats, small cows and more! The…
We took a family adventure to circle M safari park and had a terrific and exciting experience!!! the staff is really friendly and you get to interact with almost all of the animals! I highly recommend this place and we are planning to…
We visited Circle M Safari Park while we were staying nearby in Mooresboro, NC. The park is so well maintained, the animals are happy & friendly, and the staff was wonderful. We happened to be there during their Fall Festival. The…
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Did You Know?
- Circle M Safari Park offers advance-bookable capybara encounters, a unique interactive experience that receives significant visitor mention (13 reviews) and requires planning
- The park features critically endangered species being repopulated in captivity, demonstrating active participation in species conservation and breeding programs
- Circle M Safari Park operates a multi-experience model combining safari wagon rides through large pastures, walk-thru exhibits, and hands-on feeding opportunities across 32+ visitor mentions of animal feeding interactions
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