Giggling young girl on the drive thru safari feeds lettuce to a Highland cow from her window

Your WILDEST road trip yet!

Warning: You may be approached by very hungry, very cute traffic.

Feed 400+ animals from your car! As the Midwest’s Original Drive-Thru Safari we are a memory-making adventure your family won’t stop talking about!

Let’s talk snacks—what are we feeding them?

Feeding the animals is the highlight! One free cup of grain per car—but trust us, you’ll want extras. We’ve made it simple with packages that include grain and produce! Produce is the good stuff—and since only guests give it out, you’ll be very popular.

  • Three-Cup Package – Two cups of produce and one cup of grain ($18)
    • Recommended for parties of (1-2 people)
  • Six-Cup Package – Four cups of produce and two cups of grain ($36)
    • Recommended for parties of (3-4 people)
  • Nine-Cup Package – Six cups of produce and three cups of grain ($54)
    • Recommended for parties of (4+ people or people who love feeding animals)

Before you hit the safari, here are a few things to know:

  • Your safety (and the animals’) comes first—so give this page a quick read to make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the adventure.
  • Rain or shine, the safari is open! Just note: our giraffes prefer the good life—they stay out of sight when it’s rainy or below 60°F.
  • Last call for the wild! The final vehicle is admitted one hour before park closing.
Giggling young girl on the drive thru safari feeds lettuce to a Highland cow from her window

Kick Off Your Adventure on the Welcome Wagon! Only $15 Per Person

Sit back, relax, and let us do the driving on our Welcome Wagon Tour through African Safari Wildlife Park’s famous Drive-Thru Safari! Your knowledgeable tour guide will introduce you to animals from around the world, share fascinating facts, and point out unique behaviors as you enjoy an up-close safari experience.

Each tour includes one complimentary cup of grain to feed the animals along the route. Our covered, handicap-accessible wagon provides a comfortable ride rain or shine, so you can enjoy your safari no matter the weather.

Tours depart daily at 9:00 a.m. and are limited to just 20 guests per tour to provide a comfortable, personalized experience. Advance reservations are required and must be made prior to your arrival. General Park admission is required and is sold separately.

Please Note: Welcome Wagon Tour tickets are non-refundable. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure to allow time for check-in. The tour operates rain or shine.

Native purple wildflowers blooming in the fields of the drive thru safari in Ohio

Native Ohio sparrow spotted on the drive thru safari fence.

Look to the skies to see a wide variety of wild birds that call our Park home! You may see herons, mallards, bald eagles, Canada geese, killdeer and many more native species on your Safari!

Our Drive-Thru Safari is also home to many species of wildflowers and plants, so be on the lookout for butterflies and pollinators!

Click here to learn what we’re doing to protect native birds, pollinators and plants.