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African Safari Wildlife Park

267 S Lightner Rd · Port Clinton, OH

Why you should go…

At this drive-through safari near Port Clinton, the animals come to you: giraffes, alpacas, zebras, and bison wander up to car windows looking for the feed cup in your hand. A walk-through section adds animal encounters and educational shows. It pairs naturally with a Lake Erie islands day.

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  • #family

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to African Safari Wildlife Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Miller Ferry

    Under $25

    Vehicle and passenger ferry linking Catawba, Ohio to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Portage River Paddling Company

    $25–$50

    Family-owned outfitter renting kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and paddleboards on the Portage River near Lake Erie.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Jet Express

    $25–$50

    The fast catamaran ferry that turns Lake Erie into a shortcut, downtown Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay in about 30 minutes.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Perry's Cave Family Fun Center

    Under $25

    A five-attraction family fun park on Put-in-Bay island, built around a real underground cave.

    11 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    North Coast Parasail & Watersports

    $50+

    Parasailing and watersports outfitter serving the Lake Erie Islands region near Sandusky, Ohio.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Michigan Renaissance Festival

    $25–$50

    Seasonal Renaissance-era fair in Holly with jousting, costumed performers, artisan vendors and themed food, rain or shine.

    97 mi awayMore like this