Early-access wildlife encounters with your own guide
2.5 hours
Up to 4 people
Animal encounters, petting zoo, feed
Explore Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park before it opens to the public on a private, behind-the-scenes visit. Enjoy a quieter setting while your personal guide shares insider knowledge about the wildlife.
Your tour will start with all current animal encounters. Followed by personal time for you to enjoys the walk-through portion. Finishing up with an hour-long trailer tour.
All tickets are non-refundable.
Product ID: WARHG5
Arrive on time for the 9:00 AM start. Gates open at 8:50 AM.
Check in at the gift shop upon arrival at the safari park.
Wear closed-toed shoes. Do not bring large hats into the lemurs' enclosure.
Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park gift shop, 1100 West Prospect Road, Jefferson, TX 75657
At Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park, LLC in Jefferson, Texas, the distance between you and the animal kingdom shrinks to almost nothing. Giraffes lower their long necks toward your outstretched hand, and curious deer press their noses against the fence rail. The air carries the warm scent of hay and open pasture, and the sounds of the East Texas piney woods form a quiet backdrop to every encounter. Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park, LLC gives families and curious visitors a genuine connection with exotic and native animals in a relaxed, rural setting.
This drive-through wildlife park draws consistently glowing feedback from families, and it's easy to see why. Visitors regularly comment on how healthy and well-cared-for the animals appear, and the drive-through portion alone tends to take around 90 minutes with animals actively approaching cars for feed. Highlights include sloth encounters, zebras (though watch your hands around those ones), and a walking petting zoo area up front that reviewers describe as clean and well-maintained. The experience works especially well for young kids and grandchildren, with multiple reviewers noting it exceeded their expectations. Animal encounters are available and described as personalized and reasonably priced. A gift shop and restrooms are on-site, and the staff are noted as friendly and knowledgeable. Grabbing at least two bags of feed before the drive-through is a tip that comes up more than once, so plan accordingly.
Very well kept ranch! Not over priced. Kids and adults of any age will definitely enjoy their time here.
Dhana Hazel
August 11, 2026
Very well kept ranch! Not over priced. Kids and adults of any age will definitely enjoy their time here.
Dhana Hazel
August 11, 2026
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