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African Safari Wildlife Park
📍 267 S Lightner Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452🌐 www.africansafariwildlifepark.com
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| 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
- Zoo
- Experience
- Drive-thru and walk-thru safari park
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Feed giraffes and bison, giraffe barn experience, sloth feeding
- Hours
- Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a drive-your-own-car safari experience where visitors can drive through and feed hundreds of animals from around the world, including giraffes, zebras, bison, and alpacas
- Offers interactive animal feeding encounters including giraffe feeding, bison feeding, and sloth feeding, with the Safari Secrets Giraffe Barn Experience available on select dates
- Combines both drive-through and walk-through safari experiences, with the walk-through section featuring gibbons, capybaras, kangaroos, porcupines, and tortoises
- Maintains a diverse collection spanning animals from multiple continents, with separate exhibits for warm-weather African species and other global fauna
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan your visit during warm weather to maximize animal visibility, especially giraffes and antelope which may not be visible in cooler or rainy conditions. Save lettuce or appropriate feed for these animals at the end of your drive-through experience.
- Avoid taking a new or nice car through the drive-thru safari as animals will actively interact with vehicle mirrors and exterior features while seeking feeding buckets. Consider using an older vehicle or rental for this experience.
- Buy tickets online in advance to save both time and money. Also book special experiences like Safari Secrets Giraffe Barn Experience and Sloth Feeding Encounter ahead of time, as these require advance reservations.
- Plan for approximately 2 hours total to experience both the drive-through and walk-through sections. Arrive in the afternoon but before closing time, though note that the Walk-Thru Safari closes seasonally and reopens mid-May 2026.
- Bring various age-appropriate snacks or pack for families with kids of different ages, as the park offers engaging interactive feeding encounters (giraffe, bison, sloth) that appeal to all ages and keep children entertained throughout your visit.
About African Safari Wildlife Park
Wildlife preserve with tours & shows. Large park with a range of African animals such as monkeys & ocelots, plus shows & tours. Features a drive-your-own-car safari experience where visitors can drive through and feed hundreds of animals from around the world, including giraffes, zebras, bison, and alpacas. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,886 visitors.
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