Get up close and feed sloths at scheduled daily times
Sloth encounter, feed sloths
Meet the park’s sloths and interact up close as you feed them and learn about their personalities. Choose from daily encounter times and plan ahead for limited availability.
Ages 2+ are permitted. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Weather may affect operation.
Purchases are nonrefundable and valid one year from date of purchase until redeemed at the Alabama Safari Park.
Yes. Park admission is not included, and you must purchase an admission ticket to enter the park and participate in the encounter.
Ages 2 and up are permitted. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
The sloth encounter runs weather permitting, so weather may affect whether it operates.
1664 Venable Rd, Hope Hull, AL 36043, United States
This drive-through safari delivers exactly what families want: tons of hungry, friendly animals and plenty of laughs along the way. Visitors rave about the long route packed with zebras, giraffes, camels, bison, and those famously bold alpacas and llamas who'll literally stand in front of your car until you feed them. The animals are clearly well-cared-for with plenty of space to roam, and your ticket lets you loop through as many times as you'd like throughout the day. Here's the insider tip everyone shares: pace yourself with the food buckets. Those first eager animals (especially the camels!) will try to steal the whole thing if you let them, and the drive takes about an hour. You can choose between driving your own vehicle or taking a wagon ride, which guarantees encounters with certain animals and includes fun commentary about their names and backgrounds. Beyond the drive-through, there's a petting zoo area with gorgeous birds and special encounters available, like meeting a sloth. Expect animals to get close, brushing against your car and poking heads through windows. It's genuinely entertaining for all ages, with visitors consistently calling it a must-do experience worth repeating.
Haven't laughed so hard in my life. It was a wonderful family experience. The animals were so fun to feed and pet. It was a much longer safari than I expected. Worth the money and definitely multiple feed buckets. Kids also loved the bird aviary. We will definitely be back again.
Tara Kiewiet
April 3, 2026
Haven't laughed so hard in my life. It was a wonderful family experience. The animals were so fun to feed and pet. It was a much longer safari than I expected. Worth the money and definitely multiple feed buckets. Kids also loved the bird aviary. We will definitely be back again.
Tara Kiewiet
April 3, 2026