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SAFARI PARK RULES

• Enter at your own risk
• North Texas Safari Park is not responsible for any damage to vehicles, persons, or property while interacting with animals or visiting the park.
• Stay inside your vehicle while driving through the park, keep doors closed at all times, NO sitting in the bed of a truck or on the tailgate. No hanging out the windows or top of the sunroof.
• Convertibles must have top up.
• Jeep must have doors and roof up.
• No pets allowed inside the park.
• No outside food or drinks inside the park.
• Speed limit 5 mph. Stay on the road at all times, if a car needs to pass, please pull over where pull off spots are provided.
• No RV’s, trailers, motorcycle, or buses permitted.
• No alcohol, smoking or vaping on the premises.
• Put trash in the trash can.
• Stay in your vehicle until you have reached the ticket booth & paid.
• Violations of these rules can and may result in the removal of you and your party from the park without refund.

North Texas Safari Park

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2920 US Hwy 82 W

Bonham, TX 75418

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We visited today as a party of two cars (3 adults 4 kids) We were able to park a car and jump in one together. Every single staff member we encountered was so friendly and ready to explain every animal. They were very knowledgeable and engaged the kids. Bathroom by gift shop was very clean, as was gift shop. We enjoyed the variety of animals, we took our time and were there about 2 hours. The sloth experience was very cool getting to see such beautiful animals up close. We will def be telling family and friends about this gem about an hour from frisco.

This safari park is AWESOME!! Part of the park you drive through, part of the park you walk through. It included SO many animals including a baby kangaroo that you could hold! Sloths you could hold and feed. Giraffes you can feed lettuce to! Red tailed lemur, tons of red kangaroos, ostrich and emus, macaws and toucans. It's really awesome!! We came through after camping and had our camper with us, but there was plenty room for us to drop the camper and drive through and hook back up afterwards. All ages are welcome!

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We absolutely loved this park! It was our first time to go, and we're so glad we went. It has a small drive-through area and a somewhat bigger walk-through area. The walk-through area has plural things to do, including feeding some of the animals, and it was a great experience for our family. We will definitely go again and although it was a two hour drive for us one way. It was worth the happy adventure!

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Really well done! This man and wife show is amazing! Can't imagine how much work it is to run your Safari Park, but thank you, our whole family enjoyed it! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and you get as much feed as you want. We enjoyed the giraffes the most and it was fun to feed them the lettuce. Yes, they let you feed them lettuce for $5 for three leaves (not three heads, three leaves - ouch!). It was interesting to see their long black tongue grab the leaf right out of your hand. The sloth was another great attraction and the perfect photo opportunity. We enjoyed the camels, kangaroos and ostrich too! Good family fun!

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Staff is super friendly. Animals appear to we very well taken care of. Every are is very clean. Doesn't take hours to see. They even have dinosaur replicas.

Super cute Safari.. not too far outside of Dallas. The drive thru part is pretty short but there's still plenty of animals that will come to your cars (gazelle, water buffalo, ostriches, emu, reindeer(!), fawns, deer.... and the walk thru part is super cool and interactive. They have camels, kangaroos (moms and JOEYs), sloth (mom and baby), lemur (adult and baby), giraffe (you can purchase lettuce to feed), etc. staffs are super friendly and the owner is sooooo friendly and nice!!!! You can even hold a baby Joey inside the gift shop, and the restroom is sooooo clean. The only downside is the drive thru part is short and no food there (they do sell water and snack but make sure to pack lunch/food). But overall, we love our visit and highly recommend this place!!!!

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Small and a little expensive.Great for little kids.The property is laid out nice and well kept.The staff are very friendly and you can tell they love the animals!The animals are well taken care of.This is a nice place for the animals to live.My favorite was feeding the giraffe and holding the baby Joey!!!

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TL;DR if something goes wrong during your visit you are basically S.O.L. The purpose of this review is to share what can go wrong when you sign away all of your rights (via waiver) when entering an establishment like NTX Safari Park and the management decides they don't want to do what is right to protect the interests of its guests. As we entered the park, we were told that the gate (where you enter the drive through portion) closes in 20 seconds so to proceed through quickly with that in mind. As the gate opened and we started to proceed, our vehicle was immediately rushed by half a dozen of their animals and barricaded in. I knew that the gate closed quickly so I had 2 options: run over (and injure and/or kill) some of their animals or hope the gate had functioning sensors on it so that it wouldn't close on my vehicle. I tried honking the horn (numerous times) but the animals wouldn't move (my assumption is they are under-fed and were very hungry, it was the beginning of the day). Side note: there is a sign that says something to the effect of "don't feed the animals until you are past here" about 50 feet (on the left of the path) right after you enter the gate (we did abide by these instructions). The gate swung closed on the side of my vehicle and the commotion of this scared away the animals so we were able to proceed with this portion of the tour. After completing the drive through portion (before proceeding to the walk through portion, more on this later) I pulled over to assess the damage. I immediately went over the the entrance/ticket area (where we signed the waiver) and notified the owner (Terry). He assured me that someone would come speak with us and get our information. He also said "there are cameras everywhere so we will be able to review the footage to confirm your story". I welcomed that and said it would be very obvious what happened upon review of the video. We continued our visit and found the rest of the experience to be really enjoyable and pleasant (clean, friendly employees, etc.). When we were getting ready to leave, I went back up to the ticketing area to ask Terry what he wanted to do about this incident. He took down my information and assured me that someone would be in contact soon to "make things right". After not hearing from them for nearly a week, I called and spoke with Terry (the owner) and he said to send him an estimate for repairs and he would "get me taken care of". After sending him the estimate, he replied with a copy of the waiver I signed and the following: "Here is the waiver form you signed the day of your visit to the park. We did review the security footage of your visit and the gate happens to be in a blind spot. We  had 2 employees that saw the incident happen. They both said they didn't see any animals in front of your vehicle at the time the gate shut. You were told at the time of paying at the entrance, you would have 20 secs before the gate would shut automatically and not to stop and feed animals until you reached the sign that states feeding zone." I am sharing this for a couple reasons. #1 I think we all sign waivers but should think more about what could happen. In most cases even if we do sign a waiver like this, the owners/management will be honest, ethical, and do whats right as thats how most people are. #2. The owners of NTX Safari Park have made it clear they don't operate under these same principles/standards. Do you really want to risk something like this (or worse, you or your children are attacked by an animal) when the owners have proven that they will not act in good faith to remedy the situation? I guess that's up to you to decide.

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15 Drive-Through Safaris in Texas

Texas is home to some of the most unique drive-thru zoos in the country! From petting zoos to exotic animal safaris, these drive-thru zoos in Texas are sure to delight animal lovers of all ages.

Whether you’re looking for a fun family activity or an educational outing, you find the best drive-through zoo in Texas which will offer a one-of-a-kind experience that can’t be found anywhere else. 

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Below is the ultimate list of the best drive-thru zoos in Texas and all the wonderful activities they have to offer.

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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – San Antonio, Texas

Drive through 450 acres in the comfort of your vehicle while enjoying the rolling hills, live oak trees, creek beds, and beautiful live oak trees. The ranch features over 500 animals that span 40 different species, including several endangered species. 

Admission offers multiple trips through the safari as every trek offers different adventures in the free-roaming environment.  

Guests can tour in their vehicle or book a guided tour that takes guests on a safari in either the Safari Rover or Safari Shuttle.

Note that there are many discounted days for admission during weekdays. Be sure to check the calendar for detailed information regarding hours and pricing. Guests can also purchase a feed bucket at the gate.

Topsey Exotic Ranch & Drive Thru Safari – Copperas Cove, Texas

Enjoy a Texas safari as you drive along 350 acres. With more than 50 species of wildlife at this safari park, visitors can feed the animals in their natural settings.

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Sanctuary Serengeti – West Point, Texas

This is a smaller drive-thru zoo that will take approximately one hour. Animal sightings include lemurs, llamas, goats, pigs, zebras, and buffalo. Open only on Saturday and Sunday. 

Buena Vista Wildlife Safari – Evant, Texas

For a unique experience, visitors can book an overnight stay at the RV Park or rent a cabin. 

Spend the day exploring and feeding the goats, chickens, pot-bellied pigs, alpacas, llamas, and more. The park features over 23 animal species from 10 different countries.

Exotic Resort Zoo – Johnson City, Texas

Located on 137 acres, this zoo features 700 animals and 45 different species of animals, including some species which were at one time endangered. 

When you purchase tickets, you have the option of a Drive-Through or a Guided Tour. Reservations are not required.

Franklin Drive Thru Safari – Franklin, Texas

This drive-thru adventure park sits on over 100 acres and has exotic animals from around the globe.

Guests can take a self-guided safari or book a VIP private tour. The tour is for those wanting a more in-depth experience and information on the animals. 

Blue Hills Ranch & Giraffe Sanctuary – McGregor, Texas

Blue Hills Ranch has over 150 acres of gently rolling hills and 4 beautiful ponds that provide the perfect backdrop to world-class sunsets. Relax under the barn, while being surrounded by our amazing animals who call this land home.

Although this isn’t a true drive-through zoo because you are unable to drive your vehicle, I still wanted to include it on the list. However, you book an RV hookup or cabin. Once on the property, you will encounter free-roaming animals that include giraffes, zebra, camel, emus, bison, and more.

The ranch also offers unique experiences such as swimming with otters and bottle-feeding giraffes.

Aggieland Safari – Bryan, Texas

Travel through our 250-acre safari land and see many different animals along the way. The safari park is packed with scenic views, dozens of animal species, almost 700 wild animals, and fantastic, knowledgeable Zookeepers.

Guests can also enjoy the animal encounters will you get to meet animals like giraffes and kangaroos and get a more detailed look at how they live. 

Before leaving, stroll through the 20-acre adventure zoo. Here you can feed animals at the interactive exhibits. 

Aggieland Safari also has a safari dining, gift & souvenir shop. 

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose, Texas

A Texas-size safari sits 2 hours from DFW but makes you feel like you are on a different continent. It’s the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. 

This drive-thru park is a great place to see exotic animals in their natural environment. Each car can purchase one bag of feed for the animals. Be sure to bring binoculars so you can view the animals at the overlooks.

The park consists of a 7 miles drive with over 1,000 animals and expect to spend several hours driving through the park. They have a gift shop and restaurant about halfway through the drive.

Rocky Ridge Drive-Thru Safari – Eustace, Texas

This East Texas wildlife park has 200 acres that are home to over 25 species of animals spread across the diverse terrain of Rocky Ridge.

The self-guided tour allows guests to view and feed the animals, enjoy scenic views, and photograph an abundance of wildlife all from the safety of their vehicle.

North Texas Safari Park – Bonham, Texas

North Texas Safari Park is the place to encounter exotic and endangered animals all from the comfort of your car. It’s located about an hour north of Dallas, making it an easy day trip with the family.

Visitors can enjoy the petting zoo, explore the dedicated Australian exhibit, and feed a giraffe.

Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari – Jefferson, Texas

Over 80 animals roam free on 65 acres. Animal encounters include wildebeests, bison, red deer, donkeys, camels, zebras, and more. 

Your entire family will enjoy this Texas safari and even get a chance to feed some animals from the comfort of your car. Guests can also enjoy taking amazing photos, purchasing a souvenir, and visiting the petting zoo. 

Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park – Jefferson, Texas

You don’t have to fly to Africa to go on a Safari. This wildlife has plenty of exotic animals and up-close encounters with the wildlife. 

The 3-mile driving trail takes you along 125 beautiful acres in East Texas. You will even see the picturesque view from one of the highest points in Marion County all from the comfort & safety of your vehicle. 

Grapeland Safari – Grapeland, Texas

Drive thru the 59-acre park to see a llama, zebras, aoudad sheep, camels, Tibetan yaks, buffalo, waterbuck, sulcata turtles, wallabies, kangaroo, beefalo (yes, that’s a thing), fallow deer and more.

The park also offers a gift shop, picnic area, pony rides, train rides, reptiles presentations, and a petting zoo.

Sharkarosa Zoo – Pilot Point, Texas

The zoo sits on 126 acres where guests can drive their vehicles on a self-guided drive, and enjoy a walk-thru petting zoo, private tours, field trips, and an outdoor dining area.

They feature over 180 different kinds of animals in their natural habitat. Animals include beefalo, alpaca, monkeys, lemurs, macaw, Sedona, horses, big cats, albino eastern grey kangaroo, bears, sloths, wallabies, and more. 

These are the best drive-thru safaris in the lone star state that the whole family will enjoy. Many of these allow you to purchase a bucket of feed and enjoy the safari from the comfort of your vehicle. You’ll feel like you are in South Africa, viewing a dozen exotic and wide variety of animals. 

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Chastity Velasquez is an outdoor enthusiast based in Fort Worth, TX. Chastity enjoys sharing affordable travel tips and bringing new places to life through her fun writing style. When she’s not writing or planning the next vacation, you can find her hiking, sipping on sweet tea, cheering on her son at his sporting events, or spending time with her husband.

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We absolutely loved this park! It was our first time to go, and we're so glad we went. It has a small drive-through area and a somewhat bigger walk-through area. The walk-through area has plural... Read more

Reviewed by Gabriella S.

We visited today as a party of two cars (3 adults 4 kids) We were able to park a car and jump in one together. Every single staff member we encountered was so friendly and ready to explain every... Read more

Reviewed by Ashley M.

This safari park is AWESOME!! Part of the park you drive through, part of the park you walk through. It included SO many animals including a baby kangaroo that you could hold! Sloths you could... Read more

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