Canton Grand Safari invites guests of all ages to experience wildlife up close in the heart of East Texas. This interactive zoo offers guided, hands-on encounters with remarkable animals, from playful otters and curious monkeys to...
While traveling with family recently the kids asked to visit here on a Sunday. A bit of a wait to enter & long wait times for animal encounters. We noticed how small & restricted the enclosures are. Sadly these wild animals seem to lack the proper space they need to roam. More alarmingly, my son heard a customer was sought medical help after being bitten by a hyena during a public interaction. Mixing powerful predators with crowds in cramped conditions might be dangerous. We cannot recommend visiting this facility.
W R
September 2, 2026
While traveling with family recently the kids asked to visit here on a Sunday. A bit of a wait to enter & long wait times for animal encounters. We noticed how small & restricted the enclosures are. Sadly these wild animals seem to lack the proper space they need to roam. More alarmingly, my son heard a customer was sought medical help after being bitten by a hyena during a public interaction. Mixing powerful predators with crowds in cramped conditions might be dangerous. We cannot recommend visiting this facility.
W R
September 2, 2026