Zoos
Briarwood Ranch Safari Park
📍 255 Briar Thicket Rd, Bybee, TN 37713🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Briarwood Ranch Safari Park
Briarwood Ranch Safari Park is a zoo in Bybee, TN. Briarwood Ranch Safari Park features animals from six continents accessible via a four-mile safari drive through visitors' personal vehicles, allowing for extended animal observation and behavior study. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,076 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Four-mile safari with animals from six continents, petting zoo, wagon rides
- Admission
- From $20; family and season passes available
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm (weather permitting)
💡 Did You Know?
- Briarwood Ranch Safari Park features animals from six continents accessible via a four-mile safari drive through visitors' personal vehicles, allowing for extended animal observation and behavior study
- The park offers hand-feeding experiences where visitors can purchase food buckets to feed animals directly from their vehicles, with reviews noting the ostrich is particularly aggressive about pecking at visitors with open windows
- Briarwood Ranch Safari Park maintains a 4.7-star rating across 1,076 reviews, indicating consistently high visitor satisfaction and experiences suitable for all ages
- The park requires 4-wheel drive vehicles during wet weather conditions (rain/snow) and offers tractor-pulled wagon rides by appointment only as alternative viewing options
- Briarwood Ranch Safari Park offers veteran discounts and is located approximately one hour outside Knoxville, Tennessee, serving as a regional alternative to closed attractions like Circle G Ranch
💬 What Visitors Say
- Purchase the animal feed buckets for the best experience - multiple visitors emphasize that feeding the animals directly is what makes the safari special and memorable, though be prepared for your vehicle to get messy afterward
- Call ahead before visiting if there has been recent rain or snow, as 4WD/4x4 vehicles may be required for the safari drive
- Keep car windows closed, especially near the ostrich exhibit - the ostrich will peck at open windows. Reviewers recommend feeding it to avoid aggressive behavior
- Plan for 1-2 hours total (the safari drive takes about an hour), and bring cleaning supplies or be prepared to clean your vehicle afterward due to animal feed and interactions
- Ask about veteran discounts when booking - the park offers special pricing for military visitors
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