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Hollywild Animal Preserve
📍 2325 Hampton Rd, Wellford, SC 29385About Hollywild Animal Preserve
Free-roaming zoo with safari rides. Zoo with hundreds of free-roaming animals, many featured on movies & TV, offering safari rides. Hollywild houses approximately 400 endangered, wild, and domesticated animals across 80 acres, featuring a large herd of deer and hooved animals in an interactive drive-through setting. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,057 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Wellford, South Carolina
- Size
- 80 acres with ~400 animals
- Highlights
- Drive-through Deer Park, animal interactions, glamping retreats
- Mission
- Refuge and preservation of non-releasable wildlife
💡 Did You Know?
- Hollywild houses approximately 400 endangered, wild, and domesticated animals across 80 acres, featuring a large herd of deer and hooved animals in an interactive drive-through setting
- The zoo features animals that have been featured in movies and television productions
- Hollywild offers glamping retreats on the property, combining wildlife viewing with overnight accommodations
- The attraction operates a seasonal Holiday Magic event featuring an extensive light show and nativity scene display
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit during the holiday season (November-December) for the full experience including the spectacular Christmas light show and nativity scene display. Summer visits offer only the Deer Park drive-through portion of the animal preserve.
- Bring food/snacks for the animals to maximize interaction - reviews highlight that deer and gentle animals come right up to car windows when visitors have food in hand, creating memorable photo and bonding opportunities.
- Plan for a 2-3 hour visit during holiday season to enjoy both the drive-through animal park and the full light show. The venue has improved traffic flow, so expect a smoother experience than in previous years.
- Hollywild offers good value for family groups - pricing is reasonable per carload rather than per person, making it cost-effective for larger families or multi-generational visits like grandparents with grandchildren.
- Plan a holiday visit with school-age children (middle school and up) or younger grandchildren - reviews emphasize the drive-through experience and interactive animal feeding as particularly engaging for this age range.
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