Safari Drive-Thru Zoo: A Unique Wildlife Experience

Imagine driving through a scenic, four-mile route amidst beautiful hills and pasture lands, surrounded by animals from around the world. Sounds exciting? Welcome to Briarwood Ranch Safari Park's drive-thru safari adventures! With three locations in Georgia, Missouri, and Texas, this unique experience allows you to get up close and personal with various species while maintaining a safe distance.

Before embarking on your journey, please note some essential rules to ensure both your safety and the well-being of our animals. Firstly, all doors should be locked and windows completely up when approaching the bear enclosure. No feeding is allowed in this area, as it can disrupt the bears' natural diet and potentially harm them.

When driving through the safari park, remember to remove any flags, balls, or objects from the outside of your vehicle to prevent distractions for the animals. Also, do not honk your horn, as this can startle and scare our furry friends.

To ensure animal safety, all windows should be rolled up or down completely. Minivan sliding doors must remain closed, and feed buckets should be held outside the vehicle when feeding the animals. Changing their diet can have severe consequences, including illness or even death. As such, please refrain from hanging out of your window or opening your doors.

Important note: Service animals are not permitted in the drive-thru safari due to the close proximity to our resident animals and for safety reasons. Similarly, pets are not allowed in vehicles or on-premises.

Upon arrival, purchase tickets at the booth under Entrance Arch, and then begin your journey through the three miles of maintained gravel road. Take your time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and observe our animals roaming freely. You might even catch a glimpse of a live birth or the first steps of a newborn animal!

Our 180-acre property offers ample space for animals to run and frolic with abandon, giving you an unparalleled wildlife experience. With over two decades of operation in Virginia, we've established ourselves as a premier destination for those seeking a more natural way to interact with wild animals.

So why not take the wheel and embark on this unforgettable adventure? With its unique blend of scenic beauty, animal encounters, and educational value, the Safari Drive-Thru Zoo is an experience you won't soon forget.

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