Q: WHEN DOES THE PARK OPEN?

A: African Safari Wildlife Park is open daily, rain or shine:
SPRING & FALL / OFF SEASON SCHEDULE: February 26 to May 27 & September 7 to November 28
Open daily from 10AM to 5PM, last car admitted 4PM.
SUMMER / FULL PARK SCHEDULE: May 28 to September 6
Open daily from 9AM to 7PM, last car admitted at 6PM.
PRE-SEASON & EXTENDED WEEKEND SCHEDULE: May 15-16, 22- 23 and September 11- 12, 18- 19, 25- 26. Open 9AM-6PM, last car admitted at 5PM. FULL PARK SCHEDULE RATES APPLY
Note: Dates are subject to change without notice.

Q: WHERE IS THE PARK LOCATED?

A: Only 20 minutes west of Cedar Point via Route 6 west to Route 2 west, exit 124 St. Route 53N. Catawba Island exit.

FROM DETROIT , take I-75 to I-280 South, to Route 2 East, exit 124 St. Route 53 North; or Ohio Turnpike exit 6 (Fremont) to 53 N, St. Route 2 east, exit 124 St. Route 53 N Catawba Island exit and follow the signs. 
FROM CLEVELAND, take Route 2 west to exit 124 St. Route 53 N Catawba Island exit or Ohio Turnpike west to exit 6A, take Route 4 N to Route 2 west to exit 124 St. Route 53 N Catawba Island exit and follow the signs. 
FROM TOLEDO, take Route 2 east to exit 124 St. Route 53 N Catawba Island exit or Ohio Turnpike to exit 6 to exit 124 St. Route 53 N Catawba Island exit and follow the signs. 
FROM COLUMBUS, take23 N to St. Route 4 N to St. Route 2 west to exit 124 St. Route 53 N Catawba Island exit and follow the signs.

Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST AND IS ANYTHING INCLUDED IN MY ADMISSION?

A: Our pay-one-price admission is
SUMMER, PRE-SEASON & EXTENDED WEEKEND RATES
$17.95 per adult (7 yrs and up)                           
$11.95 per child (4-6 yrs)                                                   

SPRING & FALL / OFF SEASON RATES
$14.95 per adult (7 yrs and up)
$ 8.95 per child (4-6 yrs)

Children age 3 and under are always free!  Admission includes unlimited drive-thru and walk-thru access, animal rides (restrictions apply), pig races, animal shows, and one free cup of animal food (limit one per car per visit). Senior Citizen (55 yrs & up, ID required) & Veteran discount: $3.00 off adult admission (not valid with any other offer or discount; subject to change without notice).  Parking is free.

Q: CAN I BUY AN ANNUAL PASS?

A: Yes!  Visit African Safari Wildlife Park as many times as you like during the year with our affordable Annual Pass!  You also get free or discounted admission to over 150 other zoos, saving you hundreds of dollars!  Rates
A.   Adult plus one $39.95 (two adults any age)
B.   Family pass: $64.95 (two adults (7 yrs. & up) and two children 4-6 yrs)
C.   Family pass plus: $74.95 (four adults (7 yrs. & up) any age)
Additional admissions for only $10.00 per person (on either family pass).  Stop by our Gift Shop visit our website membership tab or call 1-800-521-2660 today to get your Annual Pass!
ISLB22510 NOTE:  No motorcycles or open convertibles permitted in the drive-thru (Busses, cars and closed campers are allowed.) Stay in your vehicle at all times and follow rules listed in the Visitors Handbook. Dates, hours, shows exhibits, and rates subject to change.

Q: ARE GROUP RATES AVALIABLE?

A: Group rates are available for all organized groups; busses are welcome. Our Safari Guides are available to accompany groups as they tour the park (reservations required).  We also offer special rates for tours, and commissions are available for travel, bus, or group agents. Call for more info.

Q: ARE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED?

A: Yes!  American Express, Master Card, Visa, or Discover Card are accepted at the admission gate as well as the Simba Gift Shop.

Q: WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO AT THE PARK?

A: There’s a lot to do and see at African Safari Wildlife Park!  Browse the wide assortment of gifts and novelty items in our Gift Shop.  Enjoy a great selection of menu favorites from burgers and hot dogs to ice cream and popcorn at Mombasa Café & Grill.  Stroll Safari Junction walk-thru, where visitors enjoy pony and camel rides (restrictions apply), our famous daily Pork Chop Downs pig races, and “Laugh with the Animals”, our daily educational animal shows (see posted signs for schedule, or visit our website), and the kids will love Jungle Junction Play land!

Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO VISIT THE PARK?

A: With all there is to do and see, many visitors tell us they enjoy making a day of it!  While you’re here, tour the drive-thru as many times as you like and feed the animals from the comfort of your own vehicle*.  Some of our animals are more active during different times of the day, so on your second (or third) trip through you may catch a glimpse of an animal you didn’t see the first time, watch feedings or keeper interactions with the animals, and maybe even witness the miracle of life as baby animals are born daily!  Don’t miss the unbeatable photo opportunities!  There’s always something new at African Safari Wildlife Park!

Q: ARE THERE RESTAURANTS OR PLACES TO EAT?

A: The animals aren’t the only ones who enjoy the food at African Safari! Mombasa Café & Grill features a wide variety of top quality menu items including hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, cold drinks, hand dipped ice cream and more, at prices comparable to area fast food restaurants.  Many exhibits are viewable from our outdoor deck seating, so you won’t miss any of the fun while you enjoy your meal.  There are picnic tables located throughout Safari Junction (sorry, no personal grills).

Q: ARE THERE HOTEL OR CAMPGROUNDS NEARBY?

A: Yes!  Here is a list of a few in the area:
Our Guest Inn & Suites        419-734-7111
Holiday Inn Express             1-800-HOLIDAY (419-732-7322)
Comfort Inn                          1-800-221-2222 (419-625-4700)               
Fairfield Inn                          419-732-2434  
Sleep Inn                               419-732-7707              
Great Wolf Resort                 800-641-WOLF (9653)
Camp Sandusky                    1-800-431-7448

For more information and exact locations contact the Ohio Office of Travel & Tourism at 1-800-BUCKEYE, or the Ottawa Visitors Bureau at 419-734-4386.  For coupon savings, visit www.portclintonhotels.com. 

Q: ARE THERE RAINCHECKS AVALIABLE?

A: African Safari Wildlife Park is open rain or shine and we think you will enjoy the park in a variety of weather conditions!  Like most parks in the country, we do not offer rain checks.  If it rains during your visit you may request a 50% off return pass (available only by request and only during your initial visit). 

NOTE: For the health and well being of our animals, only the food we provide is permitted.  Feeding the animals is at your own risk and you accept the risk of injury or vehicle damage by purchasing a ticket.