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    Drive-Through Safari Ticket in East Texas

    Drive your own vehicle through a 2.5-mile safari and visit the petting zoo

    4.9 stars• 196 reviews
    From$20/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    10am Friday-Monday. Last car admitted at 4pm.

    Includes

    Drive-thru safari, Petting zoo

    Highlights

    Explore a drive-through safari with over 50 species of native and exotic wildlife across more than 125 acres. Stay in your personal vehicle as you drive the all-weather route, then step out for the walk-through petting zoo.

    • Drive more than 2.5 miles of all-weather safari roads
    • Spot native and exotic wildlife across 125 acres of East Texas landscape
    • Feed and observe animals from your personal vehicle
    • Visit the walk-through petting zoo with your admission
    • Walk through the Parakeet Walkabout during the day
    • Plan your visit between 10am and 4pm, Friday through Monday

    What's Included

    • Unlimited access to the drive-through safari
    • Entry to the walk-through petting zoo

    Things to know

    Outside food for animals is not allowed. Pets are not allowed, including service dogs. Feed is not included; Parakeet Walkabout feeding sticks are sold on-site for $2 each.

    Cancellation Policy

    We do not give refunds. If you are unable to come on the day of booking, we will reschedule you on a day of your choosing.

    FAQs

    Check in at the gift shop when you arrive at the safari park.

    No. Do not bring outside food to feed the animals.

    No. Pets are not allowed, including service dogs.

    Meeting details

    Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park LLC

    Experience provided by Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park LLC
    Experience provided by Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park LLC

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    Ages 13+

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    $13.83

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    196 reviews•Google Maps

    This wildlife park delivers a genuinely memorable experience with impressive variety and animal care that visitors consistently praise. The drive-through safari lets you feed animals right from your vehicle, and guests love how healthy and well-maintained everything appears. Beyond the safari, there's a fantastic petting zoo area with additional animal encounters available, including sloths, kangaroos, and turtles that come highly recommended. The facility is spotless, prices are reasonable, and families especially appreciate how engaging it is for all ages. The staff and owners stand out for their warmth and dedication. Multiple visitors mention how accommodating and professional they are, with one guest describing how the owner personally helped switch tickets for a special event. That personal touch seems to be part of the experience here. One important note: the drive-through safari involves some bold animals, particularly zebras and ostriches, that actively approach cars expecting food. Most visitors find this thrilling, but if you prefer a calmer experience or feel uncertain about assertive wildlife, stick to the excellent petting zoo areas where you'll still have plenty of animal interaction without the intensity.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Awesome time! Under 60 dollars for my family of 5( 6 with a baby)

    Photo of Eddie Long

    Eddie Long

    March 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Awesome time! Under 60 dollars for my family of 5( 6 with a baby)

    Photo of Eddie Long

    Eddie Long

    March 25, 2026

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