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Lion Country Safari

Florida's only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park invites you to spend the day on safari with over 800 animals. With animal displays and encounters, animal feeding experiences, 7 rides, water sprayground, food, shopping and more, you are sure to have a memorable experience at Lion Country Safari.

Jambo! "Welcome" to Lion Country Safari , America's first drive-through wildlife preserve, entertaining guests from around the world since 1967. Our preserve is divided into seven sections. Click on any of the sections below to go directly to that area and learn about the wildlife in that part of the preserve. And don't forget to Tour Safari World, our walk-through safari .

Brazilian Tapir
These "living fossils" are easy to spot: look for the short, fleshy trunk which they use to find food. Tapirs live in forest areas in northeastern South America. They are excellent swimmers and spend much of their time in water. Their closest living relatives are the horse and the rhinoceros.
Aldabra Tortoise
The Aldabra tortoise is the largest land tortoise found anywhere in the world. Native to coastal islands near Madagascar, it is the larger cousin of the Galapagos Island tortoise. The Aldabra tortoise may live as long as 150 years on a diet of vegetation and can have a shell that is 5 feet in length.
Llama

Domesticated from wild guanacos more than 4000 years ago, llamas are still used today as beasts of burden in the Andes mountains of South America. They are also farmed for meat and milk, and for their long, coarse wool which is used in weaving textiles.

Rhea
The South American rhea is the fourth largest of all birds in the world today. The rhea stands about 4 feet tall and weighs in at about 50 pounds. Their large size and tiny wings render them incapable of flight, but their powerful legs allow them to run at speeds of up to 30 m.p.h.
Florida Brown Pelican
Lion Country Safari has served as a refuge for these injured rehabilitated birds since 1984. Most of these pelicans received wing injuries in the wild, and cannot be returned to their natural habitat since they can no longer fly. The brown pelicans are here by permission of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Fallow Deer
Fallow deer have a variety of coat colors ranging from white to dark brown, and are often heavily spotted even as adults. Only the males have antlers which are shed every spring and re-grown by the following autumn. During mating season, or "rutting" season, males bellow in a deep voice and fight intensely with other males for the right to mate. Gestation is 230 days and females give birth to a single fawn.
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Hours
Purchase An Annual Pass
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Hours
Hours of Operation: Ticket Booths OPEN Ticket Booths CLOSE Grounds CLOSE
Dec. 15 - Labor Day 9:30 am 4:30 pm 5:30 pm
Sept. 9 - Dec. 14 10:00 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm
Weekends and Holidays 9:30 am 4:30 pm 5:30 pm
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What To Bring on Safari
We recommend guests bring the following items: camera, binoculars, comfortable shoes, swimsuit/towel
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Location and Directions

Lion Country Safari is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. We are conveniently located approximately 20 miles west of downtown West Palm Beach, approximately 59 miles north of downtown Ft. Lauderdale and approximately 78 miles north of Miami. Lion Country Safari is just 15.5 miles west of I-95 on Southern Boulevard (SR 80/98/441). Lion Country Safari is easily accessible from the Florida Turnpike or Interstate 95.

From I-95
Take Southern Boulevard (Exit 68). Head west on Southern Boulevard about 15.5 miles. Lion Country Safari will be located on the right hand side.

From Turnpike
Take Southern Boulevard (Exit 97). Head west (10 miles) on Southern Blvd. Lion Country Safari will be located on the right hand side.

  For directions from your location,
click on the Mapquest logo.
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Park Rules:
For your convenience and safety, the following rules apply to all vehicles entering the preserve:
  • Convertibles are not allowed. Rental vehicles are available at the front office for a nominal fee.
  • No articles of any nature are to be attached or tied on the outside of your vehicle.
  • No pets are allowed inside your vehicle. Free kennels with a refundable $5.00 deposit are available at the main office.
  • Vehicles cannot have broken windows. Windows must be closed at all times while driving through the preserve.
  • No other vehicles are to be in tow, such as boats, open trailers, motorcycles, etc.
  • Truck beds must be empty.
  • Tailgates on trucks must be secured.
  • During the summer, if you have no air conditioning, it is advisable to rent a vehicle at the main office.
  • In the event you are unable to utilize your own vehicle for any of the above reasons, rental cars are available at the main office.
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Vehicle and Kennel Rentals
  • Convertibles or soft-top vehicles are not permitted into the preserve.
  • Rental vehicles are available for a nominal fee of $10.00 or $18.00 per 1-1/2 hours.
  • Rental vehicles are available on a first come, first-served basis.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Pets are also not permitted.
  • Kennels are available for a $5 fully refundable deposit.
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Wheelchair and Stroller Rentals:

Wheelchairs and Strollers are available for rent inside Safari World. Look for the blue awning just inside the entrance. Wheelchairs and Strollers are rented on a first come, first-served basis.

Rental fees are as follows:
Double Stroller w/top...........$10
Single Stroller w/top.............$8
Red Wagons.......................$5
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Lion Country Safari is involved in the captive breeding of a number of threatened or endangered species, including: Southern White Rhinoceros , Chimpanzee and Gibbon Ape .

Lion Country Safari is a licensed rehabilitation facility, taking in injured wildlife and offering care and/or placement in a more appropriate facility or return to the wild. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permits Lion Country to keep brown pelicans, releasing the offspring of these birds into the wild or placing them in an appropriate facility if release is not possible.

The White Rhinoceros ( Ceratotherium simum ) is one of Africa's best known endangered animals. Weighing 5000 lbs. and standing 6' at the shoulder, it is also among the largest.

Since Lion Country Safari first opened its doors to the public in 1967, the white rhinos have been a significant attraction here. The unique safari-style presentation of the rhinos, (where the people are caged in their vehicles as they drive through the rhino 's territory), allows for the opportunity to get unusually close to these remarkable creatures. To experience an animal of this size grazing a few feet from your car window, or to have a mother and her calf lumber across the road just inches in front of you, are thrills that should not be missed.In the late 1960's and early '70's, Lion Country Safari imported several white rhinos from Africa and from other zoos. They have thrived in the sub-tropical Florida habitat and, over the years, over 30 births have occurred here. Many of these have been sent to other zoos around the world, but some also remain at home here at Lion Country.

As a participant in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) for white rhinos, Lion Country Safari looks forward to strengthening its involvement with the global plan of captive rhino reproduction. With wild populations continuing to decline due to poaching, sound captive breeding management is essential to ensure strong genetics. The SSP is a conservation program of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).
 
Chimpanzee
Few animals fascinate humans so intensely as chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes ). Perhaps it is because we can see so much of ourselves in them - their social nature, the gentle nurturing of their offspring, their facial expressions, and even their sometimes fiery tempers. They are, after all, our closest living animal relatives.

Lion Country Safari boasts one of the largest captive populations of chimpanzees in North America. Four distinct populations inhabit large islands within the preserves, and are separated from each other, and from visitor's vehicles, by water-filled canals. The social structure of our island communities are quite similar to the forests of central Africa, and in this respect are quite unique among captive chimpanzee groups found throughout the world.We are proud to be an active participant in ChimpanZoo , an observation program of captive chimpanzees, headed by world renowned chimp expert, Dr. Jane Goodall. ChimpanZoo observers are trained to observe and record individual and group behavior -- valuable information which enhances our understanding of the habits of captive chimps. They also learn how to make enrichments for these curious and intelligent animals. Volunteers to participate in this worthwhile program are always welcome.

Unfortunately, these fascinating animals continue to disappear quickly from the wild. Slash and burn methods of deforestation are severely limiting their natural habitats. Poachers seize baby chimpanzees from their mothers to satisfy the never-ending demand for the pet trade. Because of their close genetic link to humans, chimps are also taken from the wild and used in medical and other scientific research. Today, most countries have banned or strictly regulated their live export, but such bans are often very difficult to enforce. Ultimately, selective logging and reforestation practices, public education, and further studies like those of ChimpanZoo will be one of the only ways to save this species from extinction.