Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Phone: 561.793.1084
Admission:
Reg (10-64): $24 / Seniors (65+): $22 Children (3-9): $18 / Children 0-2: Free / Parking (per vehicle): $4.50 Vehicles Admitted Mon - Fri (Fall Season): 10am - 4pm / Park Closes: 5pm Vehicles Admitted Sat & Sun 9:30am - 4:30pm / Park Closes at 5:30 pm |
 One
of the most popular attractions in South Florida, Lion Country Safari
opened in 1967, in rural Palm Beach County just west of West Palm
Beach. At the time it was the first drive through safari park in the
United States and introduced a new concept to animal lovers, "The
Cageless Zoo." Lion Country Safari was originally developed by a group of South African and British entrepreneurs who wanted to bring the experience of an African game park, then and now an expensive and time-consuming trip, to families who would otherwise not be able to experience an African safari. South Florida and Western Palm Beach County proved to be an ideal location for the park due to its year-round outdoor climate, plentiful land, a growing population and tourists who visit from all over the world. 
Today, Lion Country Safari is home to over 1000 animals in the drive-through
preserve and there is no need to hurry while you enjoy the countless
lions, white rhinos, zebras, ostriches, chimps, African elephants,
giraffe and more wild animals. Feeding time is around 10:30 am and
a visit during this period may bring you to within arms length of
these incredible creatures.
Safari World, the walk-through area of the park, has been developed and improved since the park opened. The restaurant and gift shops were among the earlier additions. The petting zoo, merry-go-round, boat rides, aviaries, bird, reptile, alligator, and squirrel monkey exhibits, added over the years, have greatly enhanced the visitors' experience at the park. The KOA Campground was opened in the 1980's to provide overnight accommodation for visitors. 
Lion Country Safari encompasses over 1000 animals, 5 miles of drive-though
preserve, over 200 campsites, 6 stores, 2 food outlets, a water plant,
a sewer plant, a veterinary hospital, an animal demonstration theater,
a summer day camp, gas station, and 120 employees who work to care
for animals, maintain, and operate the facility.
The carefully reproduced sections of the Lion Country Safari tour
are Las Pampas (the Grasslands), Ruaha National Park (African wilderness),
Kalahari Bushveldt (Southwest Africa), Gir Forest (a national park
in India, The Gorongosa (Northern Mozambique), Serengeti Plains (East
Africa) and Hwange National Park (Western Zimbabwe). |
Lion Country Safari Park Rules |
| Convertibles are not allowed. Rental vehicles are available at the front office for a nominal fee. |
| No articles of any nature are to be attached or tied on the outside of your vehicle. |
| No pets are allowed inside your vehicle. Free kennels with a refundable $5.00 deposit are available at the main office. |
| Vehicles cannot have broken windows. Windows must be closed at all times while driving through the preserve. |
| No other vehicles are to be in tow, such as boats, open trailers, motorcycles, etc. |
| Truck beds must be empty. Tailgates on trucks must be secured. |
| During the summer, if you have no air conditioning, it is advisable to rent a vehicle at the main office. |
| If you are unable to utilize your own vehicle for any of the above reasons, rental cars are available at the main office. |
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