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Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park

Park Zoo Wildlife and safari park

One of the Top rated Parks in Osceola County


Address

3301 Lake Cypress Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739

Website

wildfloridairboats.com

Contact

(407) 957-3135

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM

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  • 5/5 Holly S. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would! I am a local & have always wanted to visit this place. Today I finally did, I took a solo, mental health day. The park is clean, not crazy busy, they have so many beautiful animals to see & learn about, and the staff is so kind & helpful. I forget her name, but the woman in the leopard mask at the front desk helped me plan my day & was very patient, she explained all my options & didn’t rush me. I added on the sloth & lemur encounters, which were reasonably priced for the experience. Morgin hosted both and she was FABULOUS! Super friendly, knowledgeable, & kindly informative on what we could/couldn’t do during our time with the animals. She’s a gem! I’ll definitely be back with family when they’re in town. I did run over to the Safari to feed Walter the giraffe before it rained, then I left. Didn’t get to do the drive through safari (my personal decision because it was about to rain & my car has no AC, so that would’ve been a hot trail for me to go through, windows up). All in all, it was a memorable day & I will for sure be back!
    33 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Koren R. 7 months ago on Google • 199 reviews
    We did the 1\2 day adventure package. It included a 1 hour airboat tour, the Gator park, lunch, gator food, and a digital download holding Fluffy. The food was really good with nice sized portions. It was well worth the price. It was a really cool experience. We will definitely go back to do the safari.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike A. 2 years ago on Google
    5 stars isn’t enough for this fantastic experience! We both were impressed beyond our expectations. The animals are so healthy looking, energetic and beautiful. Many were playing and chasing one another. The place is spotless. Obviously very well cared for. Honestly makes animal kingdom look bad. Anyone visiting Central Florida really must go. On top of the safari (which itself is worth the reasonable price) you get access to the gatorland park which has amazing exhibits and close up presentations. We were so happy after this experience. You will not be disappointed!
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy A. 4 months ago on Google • 185 reviews
    You drive through the safari at your own pace. The feeding station's are right next to the road, so there are often tons of animals right outside your windows. There is a huge variety of animals to see. For $5 a person you can feed a giraffe some lettuce. There's a separate zoo. It's included in the safari park admission price. It's small but still very enjoyable. You can feed the animals at the petting zoo or buy food to toss to the gators. You can purchase animal interactions for close up visits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ALM 2 years ago on Google
    We had a wonderful time! We’ve taken the kids to several zoos across the nation over the years. But after finding out Animal Kingdom was sold out a couple weekends ago, we found this place when searching for a safari adventure online. Seeing the kids’ faces lit up with excitement was the best part. We went on a weekday around 4PM and were the only car driving through at the time. So it was nice to take our time driving slowly through and getting the most out of the experience. Only negatives were the girl at the ticket booth and ladies at the giraffe feeding area were not very friendly. But once we got done with them, the animals made up for their lack luster customer service. Would highly recommend!
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J P. 4 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    What a hidden gem!! My husband and I were looking for a place to feed giraffe and came upon this place. So great to see such an open habitat for these beautiful animals. It is WAY better than Lion Country Safari in my opinion!! The animals were so close and there were more animals than expected. We visited a week later with our daughters and will be back soon with our nieces/nephews!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carmen R. 7 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    We went we our grandkids and was amazing. You go in our car with the windows open. They enjoyed washing all the animals and had fun giving food to the giraffe. The place is really nice and clean. For the same price we went to the zoo and enjoyed the beauty and saw more animals. They feed the goat's too. Adults and kids can enjoy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A Google U. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing place to visit!!! There are a good amount of animals to see and they have shows pretty regularly. It is a lot of fun to see the trainers mess with the alligators and it is pretty cool to be able to hold a baby one from time to time! They also have some cool paths/trails to walk. One of my favorite things to do there is feeding the gators. On average, it takes around 2-3 hours to get everything in minus the safari drive. Great place to take kids as well!!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittney L. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best adventures I've ever had. I don't give money to zoo's, but I'll throw my money at them any day. The animals seemed genuinely happy. The drive is gorgeous. The trees are magical. Feeding the giraffes was the coolest experience. Their tongues were so Sol agile and slimey yet so awesome. I even got a kiss. I'm sure not something anyone can just get, but I'll treasure that memory forever and a day. Every animal in there was able to express their personality because they weren't forced into small enclosures or isolated. This place truly cares about the animals and it shows. I'll drive the 1.5 hours to go here before I spend my money anywhere else!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Javier M. 8 months ago on Google
    Awesome place to visit. We got a Groupon with lunch and pictures on top of the drive through the zoo. Got a ton of cool pictures and some close encounters. You will never experience this at any zoo. These animals seemed happy and alert, super healthy, and ready to engage. At normal zoos, they are often sad and tired of being locked up. Here, they roam around free...so cool!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hyesu e. 4 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    It was so much fun. We went there at 9 a.m. and did the drive-thru first. Watch out for ostrich! The scenery is so beautiful and calm. I thought the drive-thru was the end, but I could also see a small zoo nearby! There are many different animals. Fox was so cute and there are so many crocodiles. I highly recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Randall W. 4 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    If you really want to see not just some big Florida gators, but tons of other wildlife as well, this place is amazing! Doing the walk through safari will get you up close to so many, like massive venomous snakes, capybara, sloths, birds, raccoons and similar species from all over the world... its just a great time. The sloth even had a baby clinging to her which you can see in my picture! The drive through safari is also quite amazing for the amount of different animals and the size of the safari itself as well. I personally really liked that the biggest gator they have controls whether or not he will perform and they do not try to force him when he isn't in the mood. Great place and great people working there!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron D. 3 years ago on Google
    We had an excellent time slowly driving though this park. The animals are a treat to see while they’re relaxing, and if anyone is in a hurry you can pull over and let them pass. Another bonus was that when you buy a ticket for this park it also comes with access to the zoo next door. When we visited it was in late November on a weekday so the park was totally empty. This helped keep the noise down and made it easy to stop, turn off the engine and watch the animals up close. Worth the trip too!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 She Her M. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is amazingly knowledgeable as to everything in Wild Florida. They are so kind, attentive and very, very caring! There's lots of beautiful animals to see. They seem to really love their sanctuary. The boat ride was incredible!!! Got to see birds, alligators and fish at every corner. The driver can spot them right away!!! It is an amazing experience and I HIGHLY recommend it! Thank you Wild Florida for this amazing experience! 😊🤗🥰☺️🥂🦋💜🌻💜
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen R. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    What an amazing day! We did the VIP safari Tour highly recommend! Carissa was absolutely amazing so knowledgeable and really loved each and every animal best day!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adriane L. 3 years ago on Google
    We visited the drive through safari and animal park on this visit.  It was an amazing experience and opportunity to see, learn about and connect with a large variety of animals.  This is a great outdoor activity and easy to maintain social distancing. SAFARI DRIVE - this takes approx 45 min to slowly wind through the 'savannah' ;) It was very cool to see all the animals free to roam and interact with their own kind, or even hang out with other species/make new friends. ANIMAL PARK - this is a seperate section you drive to, but very close to the safari entrance.  There are additional experiences you can enjoy too, like 'up close' animal encounters and hand feeding giraffes.  The park is clean, with well maintained/spacious animal enclosures and many of the animals were uncommonly friendly - VERY interactive!  Several even quickly moved towards us, as we approached the enclosures. One highlight? The crested crane kindly sang an elaborate 'love song' that we caught on video.  Great day!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ALMOND EYE B. 2 years ago on Google
    BY FAR THE BEST THING I'VE DONE ALL YEAR!! IT WAS AMAZING 🤩🤩 I'M AN ANIMAL LOVER WHO WORKED AT WDW FOR 10YRS AND NEVER GOT THIS EXPERIENCE!! DID I SAY THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING? WELL IT IS!!! THE SAFARI IS BEAUTIFUL, IT'S CLEAN AND SMELLS CLEAN, THE STAFF IS AWESOME AND THE ANIMALS WELL THAT'S THE BEST PART💕💕💕💕 THE PRICE IS EXCELLENT WITH SO MANY OPTIONS AND DIFFERENT PACKAGES WE WILL BE GOING BACK REAL SOON!! THANK YOU WILD FLORIDA SAFARI FOR MAKING MY DAY COMPLETELY WONDERFUL AND UNFORGETTABLE!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah L. 2 years ago on Google
    The gator park is such a hidden gem! We came here for a safari a year ago and skipped the gator park. We went to the gator park this year after the safari and were blown away. The safari itself is always fun for the kids. The new exansion to the safari made it even more exciting with the zebras walking around everywhere. The giraffe feeding at the end of the safari is absolutely worth the $5 per person. We may not do the safari every time we come, but the gator park for the bird feeding, gator feeding, and even the playground is definitely worth it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaitlyn R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was so amazing! Such an incredible experience watching animals from your own vehicle having the ability to look at the animals close up at your own pace! Checking out the Zoo down the road after the Safari is a MUST DO! Such a beautiful place
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JustMy T. 9 months ago on Google
    Pretty Cool! The gator park is really neat, you get to see a lot of animals and reptiles. Very family friendly and its nice to walk around and just go at your own pace! The cypress trees and snakes were my favorite part of gator park, they were feeding the snakes and wow what a sight!! The safari was even better, you go five miles an hour and the animals have free reign to go wherever they want! There are many different animals, so it’s well worth it! Would recommend to anyone!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nicky P. 4 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Finally visited the drive thru park. It was cute! It wasn’t as packed as the other drive thru park down south, and I liked that. We were able to take our time looking at each animal without feeling rushed. Price was good. Wished there were a few more animals though, that’s my Only complaint

  • 5/5 Ravi N. 3 years ago on Google
    A great experience for all ages. We visited with our 8yr old daughter and all of us loved it! We drove through the safari three times and the giraffe feeding station once. The animals all seemed healthy and happy. Some of them came up close and were peeking into our cars and checking us out. It was a very nice experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzette C. 3 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place to spend the day!!! We can’t wait to go back when it cools off some more to check out the gator area next door. The place was very well organized. Staff wore masks and social distancing implemented at the giraffe feeding podium- only 3 families/ group (15 people max ) at a time are allowed. Only 1 bathroom was working but it was surprisingly very clean. We arrived at 3pm with an anytime arrival slot, line to get in was long but not too bad. If your driving back to Melbourne area take the backroads it was such a refreshing drive.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Genaro G. 3 years ago on Google
    This Place is gorgeous Drive through . A well kept sanctuary with Animals of all kinds through out the land . It's really relaxing / magical and affordable. I highly recommend with out a doubt going here. It's well priced and animals look happy and free ! They walk right up to your car . No leaving your vehicle , no feeding or touching animals is allowed. But they have a giraffe 🦒 feeding area for extra charge of only $5 that goes directly into the care , lodging and food for these gorgeous creatures. Also right bellow this sanctuary they offer Air rides to go see alligators and crocodiles in the Big Lake A must go to place in Florida !! Simply Beautiful 🥰 specially around fall. It's a who different world right outside Saint Cloud Florida located in Kenansville.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joyce L. 1 year ago on Google
    Drive thru safari was great! Lots of zebras and .... Unknown animals.... Antelopes and bulls with huge horns.... Emus will walk right up to your car! Saw an ostrich with eggs in the nest. Feeding the giraffe is so awesome! He's so super cute!! The gator area is great too. Lots of shaded areas. Go hold fluffy the gator! There are some cool ones like sloths and wallabies. Staff is amazing! Very friendly. There's also a playground inside and petting zoo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard G. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing! Drive-thru was awesome... Hand feeding the giraffe's was very cool... Walter posed for a photo...LoL The Gator park was extremely well done...very informative... Will visit again and will Definitely recommend to friends...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramon A. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to visit when you orlando. Is a experience you will never forget. There's a little something for everyone. Don't forget to check out the chomp house grill best pulled pork sandwich and gator platter you will ever have.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittany B. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved this place and the vast variety of animals! We really enjoyed the drive through safari and you can go as many times through as you want! Best part was the giraffe feeding, highly recommend as it’s only $5 for 3 Lettuce leafs and you get great pics with them. I definitely recommend going early afternoon, it gets very busy after 12pm!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liz M. 3 years ago on Google
    My only complaint is that it was hot. Obviously that is to be expected, being in the middle of the swamp in Florida. That being said, there were fans and hydration stations set up throughout. I really liked this zoo. It wasn't very busy so we got to walk through most of the exhibits by ourselves, which was nice. The battery on my sisters car died, and her insurance was going to take an hour and a half to get someone out to us. Thankfully, the workers were very nice people and gave us a jump and saved our day. I'm not sure if you guys read reviews, but we were very grateful, so thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 precious b. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to go when you don’t want to be around a lot of people (COVID) but want to get out of the house. It’s’ fun and informative. The staff is really awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah J. 3 years ago on Google
    My kids had more fun here than at Disney! Definitely do it all. We started the day with an hour air boat ride and it was awesome. We’d come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best hidden spot in the area for an adventure. I have been a few times since the drive thru open a year ago and I still enjoy it. But be careful of the ostriches and emus, they will come right up to the car. So keep your windows up around them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janice E. 3 years ago on Google
    Arrive early. Animals seem well cared for and curious. We had a fun time driving through then fed giraffes. Felt safe with distancing etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rafael R. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place! Animals all look healthy staff amazing! You must stop here with family
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda T. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved this place. Went to a drive thru safari in west palm beach and this place is way better. We drove thru the safari twice and both times we seen different reactions from the animals. We also did the alligator feeding that was amazing. Also did the air boat had to be the best choice ever. The driver was very knowledgeable and we saw the tiniest alligator it was amazing. Alittle on the cold side that day but i would do it all over again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andraya29 3 years ago on Google
    This was our first family outing since March, and we loved it! I would suggest arriving shortly after opening, before it gets too hot. The animals were active at that time, and we were able to see (and hear) a majority of them. We paid to feed the giraffes and it was amazing! Incredibly beautiful, and graceful animals. We also went to the gator park (included in admission), and were very impressed! I had no idea there were so many different types of crocodile. They offer presentations/shows about the alligators, and we had the opportunity to hold and take photos with a juvenile. We bought parrot feed, and fed the gorgeous birds. Then we fed the farm animals (the baby goats are ridiculously cute ya’ll). The grounds and exhibits were clean and well maintained. The employees were friendly and kind to everyone (especially children). We will definitely return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LaTanya N. 3 years ago on Google
    Sam Haught & his team are AMAZING!! It's a cool & neat place to take your family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mari F. 2 years ago on Google
    My family and I just went today and we had a blast! We did the drive thru safari, fed the giraffes, and went thru the wildlife park. The staff are very friendly and helpful. There are numerous types of animals to see. There’s also a petting zoo, as well as opportunities to feed gators. Very relaxing atmosphere and reasonable prices. I highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Steve M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great day out at the Airboats, Gator Park, finishing up with the Safari. I think it's a great experience for the area, though overwhelmingly fun for older kids. There are plenty of animals and you generally see them up close. Pros: you can take your time, stop and just enjoy the nature taking place in front of you. Cons: You can get stuck in a bit of a tailback of slow moving cars, which can be frustrating if there are notucj animals in that area. I suggest preparing for the worst by bringing snacks and road trip activities/games just-in-case.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ross 1 year ago on Google
    We had a fantastic day at Wild Florida Safari! The facilities are clean, well kept, and well laid out. The animals look extremely well kept! We started with the Air Boat Tour, looking at gaiters. This was the highlight of the day. Then walked around the self guided tour of the animals, then the drive through safari tour to finish off the day. Please do yourself a favour and make this one of your destinations. You won't be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy P. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed the Wild Florida Safari. The animals wander about as if the humans driving through are just part of their clan. Everything looked well kept and there were plenty of opportunities to get good pictures. I especially enjoyed the add on to feed the giraffes, it gives you an opportunity to be nose to nose with them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Al U. 2 years ago on Google
    I’m also fascinated by the difference between terror and fear. Fear says, “Do not actually put your hand in the alligator,” while terror says, “Avoid Florida entirely because alligators exist. Mira Grant For kids it is good ride for one hour, for adults it is little boring 😴. But sometimes you have to leave memories in kids brain. Worth to come on all of 3 places in once, but don't go only for this ride only
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise B. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great place! The staff are extremely knowledgeable, and take lots of time to talk to you. The animals are very well taken care of and their habitats are clean. Drive through safari was amazing, and don't miss the giraffe encounter or Crusher show!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C H. 1 year ago on Google
    Place was pretty cool! It was awesome being able to just drive your car around and view the animals. Some of the animals get pretty close to your car and there's alot to see. Definitely worth going even if its just once! And weather was little rainy when we went but didn't seem to effect our visit which was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jade K. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a lot of fun! We almost got attacked by an elk but it was a good time. I like that there is a lot of space to maneuver your car just in case you want to get good pictures and there are others behind you. The price wasn’t cheap but I guess it was fine. The people there were very nice. We had a great time and would definitely do it again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to visit and spend the day. Staff is friendly, the shows are entertaining and informative. Airboat rides are awesome! The drive-through Safari is great. Watch out for the outrages. They love to clean the bugs off your car, and they will stick their heads in your vehicle. I would highly recommend visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda V. 11 months ago on Google
    When traveling to Orlando, this is a big must. Its a lovely small Park, Animals look happy and healthy. You’re able to feed crocodiles, birds, piggies and goats. If you take the car safari you’ll see many other animals and you can feed giraffes 🥴 Theres a petting farm i wasted 30 mins inside because the animals are so fluffy. Good park, not smelly, very hygienic. Happy to see healthy animals. The airboat ride is nice, but don’t open your mouth…. I have experience eating a few dragonflies its darn disgusting 🤣 Family approved ⭐️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trisha R. 11 months ago on Google
    Kids loved it. Nice to animals not in cages. We had a great time.
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  • 5/5 Marcelina G. 1 year ago on Google
    Always exciting time going to WFS. The kids loved it, the weather was good, food was ok and feeding the giraffe was cute. But overall, we had a great time and we'll definitely be returning again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kori W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience and fun for all ages and definitely a must do! We were on vacation in Orlando but went on a day trip to visit the safari. It was well worth our time and money!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina Van Sickle Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Wild Florida offers an array of park adventures with animal encounters, airboat tours, a drive-thru safari park, and an adventurous gift shop. Our adventure began with the five (5) mile per hour drive-thru safari park, through one hundred and seventy (170) acres of exotic and native animals. The park provides a family-friendly environment for all ages. Some of the animals you may encounter include the following, but not limited to: alligator, banteng cattle, black buck, camel, capybara, llama, reticulated giraffe, water buffalo, zebra, and zonkey. The land is well-designed and maintained to provide the most reasonable atmosphere captive to the animals' natural wildlife. In addition, you will also have an opportunity to hand feed giraffes on a feeding platform to reach their height. This is accessible to all persons, including persons with disabilities; i.e., wheelchair access, walker, or mobility devices, as the platform offers a switch-back design to reach the height of the giraffes. The animal encounters also included a petting zoo with a children's playground. This is definitely an entire day adventure with several opportunities for learning. When paying to enter the park, if you're not provided a pamphlet, I would recommend asking for a pamphlet to read and partake in the adventure of placing an 'X' on each animal you see. Or you could utilize the scan me QR code Wild Florida, this feature provides audio to the different animals. I'd recommend Wild Florida Park for a phenomenal outdoor experience. Dated: 05/12/2023. Caution: If you have young children, toddlers, and elementary age groups, attend the alligators' walk park, be vigilant, and guide your children in safe ways to see the alligators and animals. Keep all body parts away from the fence. Be careful of young children's playground, as it is near the alligators. Parents and Caregivers monitor your children at play.
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  • 4/5 James A. 9 months ago on Google
    There was a long wait in line, even though they had four lanes open, to enter the safari. You drive 5 mph with people stopping to take pictures and gawk. We entered with a Florida resident discount which made admission worth it. No signage along the safari so you know what you are looking at. The road is a bumpy dusty dirt road. Some animals came up to the car most did not. We went to gator park down the road which was better than the safari. Food is expensive with an area inside to eat or outside overlooking lake cypress.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D 7 months ago on Google
    My family had a wonderful time at the safari. Large property, many animals to see. It was clean and the staff was friendly. We were able to feed the giraffes, which was really nice. I wish there were more dining options. Would definitely visit again.
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  • 5/5 Jose 7 months ago on Google
    I loved my visit to this place, very relaxing. The place looked very clean, the road are big enough so other drivers can pass you by, animals appeared happy and healthy. My advise... go in a SUV or Pick up truck the roads are non paved. I will definitely come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Floral and M. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely epic car safari (lots of bovine) and gator park with a beautiful, well kept array of animals. Bit scared by the emu and ostrich but being so close is very cool! Resident giraffes Walter and Leroy were also very friendly and hungry, only $5 each person to feed them was an awesome deal.
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  • 5/5 Aiswarya K. 7 months ago on Google
    Fun experience to do at leisure. We enjoyed the drive through safari, gator park and feeding the giraffes!
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  • 4/5 Andrew M. 7 months ago on Google
    The drive thru safari was a pleasant experience. There was a decent variety of animals to see and they were all easy to see from our vehicle. The safari admission also includes entry to the Gator Park next door, so I would absolutely plan to do both activities if you're looking at the safari. All in all it was a nice activity away from the major tourist areas.
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  • 5/5 Roxanne I. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent experience for children a huge variety of species to see so close

  • 5/5 Karen B. 3 years ago on Google
    Huge animal sanctuary with a variety of animals. Reasonably priced.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth T. 3 years ago on Google
    It awesome there. The animals are really healthy. They are not state funded at all. So go and have run and enjoy what they offer.

  • 4/5 TJ M. 3 years ago on Google
    Born and raised in the sunshine state and have never experienced a place quite like this. The grounds and animal habitat areas were very well kept. They have wide-open areas where all the animals were visible, regardless if it was feeding time. It was a lot of fun for my 8 yr old and myself. The staff was friendly and with the all day bracelet, you can get the moneys worth by running the Safari multiple times. Worth a try for the whole family. Just watch out for the nosey emu at the end...

  • 5/5 Christian K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place with well taken care of animals. Feeding the giraffes was awesome and worth the $5.

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Staff is super friendly and helpful. The drive is nice and long without being too long, about 45 minutes. The animals are all well-fed, nobody looks unhappy. The animals are free to roam at their pleasure, they don't look miserable and caged in like *cough* Lion Country Safari *cough*. Highly HIGHLY recommend, and $5 to feed to giraffes!? You can't beat that! I took my Grandma and she enjoyed it so much. We'll definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Rose like The F. 3 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing experience here. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The animals look very happy and well taken care of. It was my first time visiting a safari and I truly felt that I was in an actual jungle. Feeding the giraffes was a memorable experience. Bring the family and kids for a fun and rewarding experience. I did.

  • 5/5 Dr. Stephen A S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great fun until the emu attacked the car. Maybe should have washed off all the bugs on the before going. 10/10 would get attacked by the emu again.

  • 5/5 Paul S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to take the family

  • 5/5 Stephen B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great attraction

  • 5/5 Karen D. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it ! Can't wait to go back.

  • 5/5 LELANIE R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice kids loved it, but should have more airboat rides goin on and more interaction with Animals

  • 5/5 Mark L. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing and worth every penny. Lots of space for the animals to roam around your vehicle. People were patience letting everyone stop and get a good look while not feeling rushed. Checkin staff was very pleasant and efficient. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Dorthula T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience. The animals are so close you can touch them. Loved having the ability to drive through multiple times to see what was previously missed.

  • 5/5 Nakesha M. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a great time!!

  • 5/5 Gustavo I. 3 years ago on Google
    It was amazing I would recommend to everyone

  • 5/5 Elba M S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 5/5 Uvelah J. 3 years ago on Google
    My kids really enjoyed this safari. Especially feeding the giraffes

  • 5/5 Dwayne S. 3 years ago on Google
    Neat place ..40 minutes from Orlando

  • 5/5 Dan O. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved this place. Get the airboat tour

  • 5/5 Randy B. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it!💜💜💜

  • 5/5 Robert B. 3 years ago on Google
    Wild Florida safari is a beautiful place to go for the day. The park is nice and clean. The drive thru was awesome. As well as the alligator exhibits. I would recommend it for any family looking for a day of relaxing and good family time.

  • 5/5 eddyn s. 3 years ago on Google
    Very fun and kid friendly. Staff is very nice

  • 5/5 J J. 3 years ago on Google
    Get there early!!

  • 5/5 CK J. 3 years ago on Google
    There were so many animals, and it's very well organized and maintained!

  • 5/5 Steve E. 3 years ago on Google
    absolutely worth it

  • 3/5 Serdar H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to go with the kids but not worth the price given the limited type of animals.

  • 5/5 Crystal C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love love love!! The giraffes are my favorite!! All the animals were beautiful!!

  • 2/5 Jay S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wild Safari is just that.....it's just a title. Very over priced for what you can do.....nothing. You just drive through. That's it. I've been to other drive through zoo's and you can feed and touch the animals. Here you can't. Its just their policy.. The park appears to be clean but some of the animals need to be fed more. There are some animals that need to be looked at due to health concerns. There is a, what appears to be, long horn bull with hugh horns and it can't hold its head correctly. It just walks around with its head tilted to the side. Other animals appear to be malnourished. Some of the staff seem to be there just for the money. Not the nicest. Once you over pay to get in, you can pay to feed the giraffes. It will cost you $5 for 3 small peices of lettus. Not worth it. The animal experience at this park is way below par. I would advise going elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Andy P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it great for the family

  • 5/5 Deborah S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it here. My favorite were the Giraffs

  • 4/5 Carol G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a small Safari but the car ride is very good for children, they enjoy and have fun. The only thing that the cost of entry should be per car, not per person, because the tour is not done on foot, however they told us that we can have access to a small zoo where they have crocodiles, snakes, birds, etc. that people can Access with the cost of entry to the Safari, they have a play Ground for children is also a good place to meet (Original) Es un Safari pequeño pero el recorrido en carro es muy bueno para los niños ellos disfrutan y se divierten. Lo único que el costo de la entrada debería ser por carro no por persona, porque el recorrido no se hace a pie, sin embargo nos indicaron que podemos tener acceso a un pequeño zoo donde tienen cocodrilos, serpientes, aves, etc que las personas pueden acceder con el costo de la entrada al Safari, tienen un play Ground para niños también es un buen lugar para conocer

  • 5/5 Jane D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome!

  • 5/5 Andreina G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Funny (Original) Divertido

  • 5/5 DeVille Custom Homes I. 3 years ago on Google
    The perfect getaway for any family with children. So much to see and you can drive through the safari as many times as you want until the park closes. We drove thru it twice with the grand children standing up thru the sun roof. They were so excited to see animals they had never seen before. A must to do if you're in the area.

  • 5/5 John L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great family place for good experience and something more than a theme park

  • 5/5 carol q. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, watch out for the possessive Emu

  • 5/5 Zorelix P. 3 years ago on Google
    It's incredible. You just have to go. 😍

  • 3/5 Sujin P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good experience but not many animals, park closed early when we went and was disappointed that we could not enjoy the facilities fully.

  • 5/5 FS 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it!!! Had a great time!!! Libe peacocks every where!!!!

  • 5/5 Persistent C. 3 years ago on Google
    So many animals. Great value

  • 5/5 Melissa R. 3 years ago on Google
    We did the safari, it was a lot of fun

  • 5/5 Vera D. 3 years ago on Google
    Instead of lining up in too touristy alligator park in the city, drive a bit further and you'll get a great value trip for safari drive thru AND more e.g. alligator show, feeding, petting zoo, exotic animal show, giraffe feeding and more animals... This place is for everybody from young age to adults. For the the price you paid, I think this place is totally worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Vanessa A. 3 years ago on Google
    PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! With the drive thru safari you also pay for the alligator park- everything is ALOT BIGGER than it seemed and there was SO MUCH MORE to do than expected! There was animals I had never even heard of before and a petting zoo was also included!!! My kids had a BLAST!

  • 5/5 Jhonattan P. 3 years ago on Google
    The safari drive thru was ok (honestly, I prefer the Lion Country Safary), however the Gator Park was included at the same price, and it was amazing, we really liked the Gator Park staff, facility and shows. You can find some discount codes on the web.

  • 5/5 Paul K. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful drive thru most animals were up close and personal. Not rushed through at all.

  • 5/5 Sandra T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for the whole family! See animals roaming around, signs all over pointing to where animals hang out. Exciting for kids to feed the giraffes! Gator park included in entrance fee. Our 2 and 5 years old grandchildren really enjoyed it!

  • 5/5 Curet C. 3 years ago on Google
    I purchased a family package. We were able to do the drive thru and see the animals at a close range.. It was nice experience feed the giraffes. I found a bit expensive the food for the giraffes. 3 leaves for $5, but the experience was worth it. My family loved it. Nice experience and good for the whole family.

  • 4/5 Jennifer B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience!!! A great way to spend the day!! Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because they have signs everywhere saying wear a mask but they do not enforce their own rules. Many folks walking around without one. No staff said anything to them. :(

  • 5/5 Armando antonio valbuena r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent for the enjoyment in line ... Very fun to see your child laugh watching the animals run .The drive safari is very safe (Original) Excelente para el disfrute en fila... Muy divertido ver reir a tu niño viendo correr a los animales .muy seguro el drive safari

  • 5/5 Nateia L. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a great experience! Staff members were all very polite and helpful. We did the safari drive through, airboat tour and the gator park. We had a really good time.

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 3 years ago on Google
    GREAT FL RESIDENT SPECIALS!! We have been here 1/2 a dozen times... each time it gets better & better. This place is simply wonderful. Every single employee I’ve ever encountered has been hands down delightful. They genuinely care about the animals & your experience. While it may be a gator park - we absolutely adore the petting zoo. The young man that always works the counter there is fantastic!! Being able to go in & actually interact with the animals is so great - my 4 year old loves it & so do I 😅. Miss Sofie took our gator pictures today & I couldn’t have asked for a better animal handler/photographer! Their grill serves good food as well & it’s reasonably priced food at that. Overall this place is a SUPER YES. We will continue to be return customers. It’s worth every bit of our 1 hour drive to & from. Thank you Wild Florida!

  • 5/5 Akhila N. 3 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed the safari, the animals were very nice!

  • 5/5 Dan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun we loved the drive thru and the shows and don't miss out on the chomp grill we had the shrimp and gater mmmm good.

  • 4/5 Susan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice animals are well cared for

  • 5/5 Gaeun H. 3 years ago on Google
    This is very peaceful and value. You can meet many animals closely.

  • 5/5 Missy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a fun experience!! We all loved it!

  • 4/5 Ramesh V. 3 years ago on Google
    Seems pricey for me as it was a small drive

  • 5/5 Myriam M. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth the drive.

  • 5/5 michael o. 3 years ago on Google
    Great safari

  • 5/5 Alexander B. 3 years ago on Google
    Went on an airboat ride to see what Florida looks like across much of the swampy cypress forests of the state. Our airboat driver, Jeff was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We got to see bald eagles, snail kites, ibises, great blue herons, snails, and of course, alligators in their natural habitat. The wetlands of Florida are absolutely gorgeous and this was a great way to experience them.

  • 5/5 Hoo K. 3 years ago on Google
    Alot better than I thought it would be, will go back for sure!

  • 1/5 Teresa C. 3 years ago on Google
    The safari is way to expensive!!! $29 for each adult and $20 for kids and I’m driving my Car! Lower your prices or no one will make the long drive.

  • 5/5 Chaiwat T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and clean enjoy nature

  • 5/5 Mariana Rodriguez de S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a fun and easy option to do with children. Tickets must be purchased on the website, the tour may take 1 hour. If you want to feed the giraffes you add that option for $ 5 when you buy the tickets, they have a souvenir shop. (Original) Es una opción divertida y fácil de hacer con los niños. Las entradas debes comprarlas en la página web, el recorrido puede tardar 1 hora. Si deseas alimentar a las jirafas agregas esa opción por $5 al comprar los tickets, tienen una tienda de souvenirs.

  • 5/5 Charlie K. 3 years ago on Google
    My wife has been working from home since February, I promised her a surprise adventure, she was so pleased. We both where so very impressed with “WILD FLORIDA”! Very well designed and managed. We where very impressed with the staff, so very friendly a happy to see us. I’m telling everyone about our experience on all social media. AND WE WILL BE BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN

  • 5/5 Corey S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very clean and well maintained safari. Animals seem very happy and well fed! Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend going to see the animals!!

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 2 years ago on Google
    I can't say rough good things about this experience! The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The grounds and enclosures were impeccably maintained and all the animals seemed very well cared for. The safari ride was better than my family and I even imagined! I would recommend this experience a million times over!!!

  • 5/5 Carla D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very relaxing ride through the land filled with wild animals from around the world on the smoothest dirt roads ever. Gift shop and giraffe feeding area are adorable. The restrooms are designed to look and imitate real bathrooms with running water.

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    We started with the half hour early morning airboat ride which was really great! Explored the park, and then did the drive thru safari, and saw so many animals, that there were too many for me to name. It's a great experience for kids of all ages!

  • 5/5 Tanisha K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! Lots of animals to see, kids enjoyed themselves. There is a drive thru safari and then the gator park that you walk through. Both were very fun and informative. We fed giraffes and alligators and got to hold "Fluffy" the gator. We purchased a Groupon that included lunch. Burgers were actually surprisingly good! They have port-a-potties at the entrance.....by far the cleanest outdoor toilets you will ever find!!!!

  • 5/5 BTS A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my sanctuary, my peace, my heaven and healing place! I love seeing and petting the animals, especially goats. You can feed the goats and pigs. It's so adorable! Also, my favorite place is the birds (I have my own cockatiel) and they are so beautiful! You can feed them too. They just fly to you to eat the seeds. I was super nervous though because the birdies are on the floor and it's very dangerous because it's easy to step on the birds and that would be tragic. So I had to move super slowly and always look around my feet. There are other beautiful animals to see! It never gets old. The staff also loves their animals and it warms my heart!

  • 5/5 Joel F. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing experience. Highly recommend, animals are well taken care of. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, I recommend getting the drive through and gator park with meals package, multiple animal show through out the day! I will get a yearly pass as I am a local.

  • 5/5 Mia R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and fun spot to visit! My daughter enjoyed it and so did I! A lot of animals to see, I definitely recommend! Btw I do not have photos of their food but their lunch is pretty good, had the pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and my daughter had the burger!

  • 5/5 Samir P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience for the kids and adults. There are all kinds of cattle, birds and other animals like zebra and such but don't expect too much in terms of diversity i.e monkeys or other wild animals. The trip is about an hour and half ask over but some of the delay may be due to other drivers stopping or longer lines. Don't miss feeding the giraffe at the end of your tour and don't miss the actual zoo .. you can do both the same day ... the zoo has a lot of exotic animals and much more fun to visit

  • 5/5 S'Dot D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun experience. Drive through safari took about an hour. Lots of animals to look at. Disability friendly for the drive through but a rough terrain for the park. Only negative was the fact that the door I came in and stayed close to for my wheelchair disabled grandmother was locked 15 minutes prior to park closing, so a quick ride over bumpy gravel turned into an unpleasant 10 minutes back to comfortable terrain. I did ask a staff member to assist and the only assistance provided was going the long way.

  • 5/5 Dustin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent experience all around! No wait to get into the safari & the attendant advised us we were eligible for a Florida resident discount as well. So many animals were roaming all over and the Emu & Ostrich were too funny! The additional walk through area was really cool as well with such a variety of animals! The exotic animal & gator shows were super informative and exciting! Can't wait to come back again soon!

  • 5/5 John W. 1 year ago on Google
    We drove here from Orlando during our vacation and it was a fantastic day out away from the parks and bustle of Orlando. The drive through safari was really interesting and you can essentially choose between the full 4 mile route or a shorter 2 mile route if you need to exit early - but you should really do the full route. We probably spent around 50 minutes driving around the route and it wasn't very busy during our visit on a Monday so we could stop and take some photos without holding anyone up - which was nice. We saw a lot of animals and it was overall a great experience. After the end, there is a giraffe viewing platform where you can feed one of the two giraffes for a few extra dollars - which was also great. The ticket also came with entrance to the main park area which has a number of viewing platforms to watch gators along with a bunch of other animals. We felt it was great value for money for the day - assuming you are able to get there easily while on vacation of course.

  • 4/5 Nef M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place to bring the kids to see animals and take a fun air boat ride. A little bit remote location but it was fun and very entertaining. Feeding the alligators was the best part for me.

  • 5/5 Shannon B. 1 year ago on Google
    We weren't really sure what to expect, but we had a great time. They kept a nice pace between cars. The grounds were very well maintained. Make sure to walk through the gift shop and the picnic area.

  • 5/5 Melinda 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered a Groupon to go here, mainly trying to go through the safari. the package included going to gator park, lunch for 2, and a digital photo with Fluffy (don’t look up fluffy, this baby is best as a surprise). Very happy with our entire experience. It’s a great day for the family and or just with your friends. Sweet perk is that when you have the admission, you’ll be able to go back through it throughout the day! Enjoy!

  • 4/5 Sari K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had so much fun on this adventure. This was one of my daughters' favorite experiences while we were in Florida. Feeding the giraffes was my favorite part!! Highly recommend buying tickets prior to going and then go for an airboat ride and check out the gators just a little bit down the road. We had a blast!!

  • 5/5 Lakaya S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had Ana amazing time! There's tons of animals to look at. Be careful when you drive since the animals do roam. Some will come up to your vehicle. Please don't tease the birds that come up to your window! I saw this happen so many times before being met with a curious but also angry bird. Plus, it's just rude to do that. The drive is a good distance (not just a short quick drive-through). At the end of the safari drive thru, you can feed the giraffes. From there my group with up the street to the zoo (included in price) where we got to walk around and explore.

  • 4/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    A lot of neat animals to see here. The drive thru safari was great, just wish you could feed the animals. The drive thru is a windows up/no animal interaction deal. The air boat ride was so nice (good weather helps).

  • 2/5 Chelsy G. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here assuming you could feed the anaimals as your drive through. You can't. It's literally just a drive threw zoo with 4 to 5 groups of the same animals lol. Don't waste your time. The feeding of the giraffes was nice but that was rushed due to the amount of people waiting to come up behind you. Don't waste your time here. The price should be way cheaper for this little experience.

  • 5/5 D P. 10 months ago on Google
    Good location, well maintained safari park, friendly staff, animals look well fed and healthy, we saw many baby animals :) We paid $34 adult and $24 for children (13 - 18), which is a reasonable amount for maintaining a facility like that. Took us about 1:30 - 2hrs to go thru the drive-thru safari at a slow pace. Alligator park next door & feeding the giraffe was also included in the price (but due to the heat, we didn’t leave the vehicle). There were plenty of vehicles but no wait time.

  • 5/5 Danika M. 10 months ago on Google
    What an amazing experience!! We were here from California visiting family and had so much fun! From the drive thru safari, feeding giraffes, delicious refreshing shakes and getting up close to gators & sooo many other animals at Gator Park, we’ll never forget this experience 🫶🏽

  • 5/5 Irina 1 year ago on Google
    Safari ride was amazing! Highly recommend. Kids enjoyed it a lot. Still talking about the ostrich :) and other animals.

  • 5/5 T C. 1 year ago on Google
    Our 4th or 5th time back. This place never disappoints! So much fun! Love feeding the giraffes, birds and barn animals. Highly recommend to everyone!

  • 5/5 Vicky T. 9 months ago on Google
    Incredible! All animals looked so healthy and well cared for. Loved the baby zebras. Walter, the giraffe, was definitely my favorite. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon with your grandkids!

  • 5/5 Ponce P. 9 months ago on Google
    Love this place. Best family fun so far. Recommend

  • 4/5 Monique S. 7 months ago on Google
    Went here to do the airboat ride but they were all booked up so make sure you book advance, but the other parks are nice to too we got to feed the giraffe and see alot of othe cool animals too

  • 5/5 Nicole J. 6 months ago on Google
    A great place to see animals up close and personal. We came around 3 PM and the animals were active and fun and pretty. We were able to see them swimming in the water. The Staff were very helpful. It was easy to get our tickets and head out into the Safari. The bathrooms were clean. And they were able to accommodate my 93 year old grandma. Thank you very much manager Molina(I hope that is how you spell your name).

  • 5/5 martika p. 5 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing time here with my family. We enjoyed all the animals and reptiles they had. It was an amazing learning experience and the drive through was smooth and easy. Will visit again for sure.

  • 3/5 Crystal S. 5 months ago on Google
    Cute little safari. Feeding Walter the giraffe was our favorite thing. There is a handicap ramp to get to the tower. We didn't get to see any of thier shows or the airboat ride. The Gator park is a dirt trail for the most part. They do have wheelchair at the giftshop. Not good for wheelchairs. Lots of gators for sure. Discounts online on tickets. Plus if you are a SeaWorld employee you get in free & your guest get 50 percent off. For the discount you have order your tickets ahead of time. Seaworld employee get your tickets at least 2 days ahead of time.

  • 5/5 D H. 5 months ago on Google
    My wife and I did the VIP Safari experience. It's absolutely worth it. Our guide was very funny and knowledgeable. We got to experience animals in a way I never imagined.

  • 5/5 Anuraag M. 5 months ago on Google
    Perfect weekend getaway with your family. A drive through safari, Giraffe feeding experience and a gator park. This was a great place just 1 hour away from downtown orlando. Price is reasonable, plenty of parking and nice staff. Would recommend getting tickets in advance and if you are going as a group, get a groupon coupon which is much more worth it than buying the tickets over there in the location

  • 5/5 Julia C. 6 months ago on Google
    My mom has always wanted to be able to meet a sloth and this is the perfect place to do it! Sweet Aerie was so amazing - she sat on our lap while munchin' down on some corn. Shout out to our guide, Taylor, who answered all of our questions! You were so kind and knowledgeable! Thanks wild Florida!

  • 5/5 Heather E. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    So many animals to see and the way the road winds throughout the park makes it easy to get up close with the animals. The walk around park was very nice also with different animal encounters and shows. Florida residents get a bonus discount!


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