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Lion Country Safari

2003 Lion Country Safari Rd · Loxahatchee, FL

Why you should go…

Lion Country Safari is a drive-through safari park in Loxahatchee, Florida, opened in 1967 as the first cageless, drive-through safari park in the United States. Visitors drive a roughly four mile preserve across several zones home to free-roaming giraffes, rhinos, zebras and other African, Asian and American species. The park also includes Safari World, a walk-through adventure park with rides and animal encounters included with admission.

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  • #wildlife
  • #family
  • #drive-through
  • #zoo

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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.

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