Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, Georgia is one of the best wildlife adventures around! This sensational safari is just minutes away from its neighbor, the magnificent Callaway Gardens and near the “Little White House” in Warm Springs, Georgia!
By the way read my posts on Callaway Gardens, “15 top fun things to see and do at Callaway Gardens
,” and “Exploring FDR’s Little White House in Warm Springs Georgia.” VISIT all of these awesome impressive destinations during your travels in Georgia!
My family and I made smart scheduling of our travel calendar and decided while visiting Callaway Gardens (which by the way is an unbelievable place to go with all its beauty and wonder) we would adventure out and go to Wild Animal Safari, minutes away. After which the following day we went to the “Little White House” and learned much about America’s history and the 32nd president of the United States AND the only President to be elected to 4 consecutive terms in office! We stayed at the Lodge & Spa at Callaway the night before and got up early to make plans to be at the safari when it opened. We were so glad we did!
The Wild Animal Safari is habitat to many different types of animal species from across the globe. The park’s hundreds of acres provides visitors with the experience of seeing firsthand wildlife including Bengal tigers, bears, alligators, llamas, alpacas, lemurs, deer, exotic birds, peacocks, monkeys, camels, zebras, ostriches, giraffes, bison, and many other animals. It makes a lifetime experience for all age groups, and offers a memorable glimpse into the world’s diverse wildlife. Wild Animal Safari offers an exceptional learning experience to both young and old. It’s a must-see attraction for those seeking unique adventures and an up-close encounter with exotic wildlife.
Contents
- Purchase an Animal Encounter
- Drive-Thru the Wildlife Safari and See Tons of Animals
- Stroll Through and Enjoy the Walkabout Adventure Zoo
- Eat at the Safari Cafe and Browse the Gift Shop
- Contact Information
- There You Have It!
Wild Animal Safari makes for a perfect day trip and is one of the area’s most popular family-friendly experiences. It provides you with tons of laughs and family filled memories.
A visit to the Wild Animal Safari park provides many possibilities to appreciate amazing wildlife in a safari environment.
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Purchase an Animal Encounter
Animal Encounters, guided by the Wild Animal Safari’s conservation team and education staff provides exclusive experiences with several of the park’s most popular animals. We did not do the animal encounters, but this program allows you to get up front and close and learn about selected resident animals. Reach out to Wild Animal Safari for more information and prices about Animal Encounters.
Drive-Thru the Wildlife Safari and See Tons of Animals
The 3.5-mile drive-thru wildlife safari allows tour visitors to see animals of all kinds that roam freely without any restraint in their environment. Not only can you see them up close, but you can feed them from the comfort of your vehicle or the Wild Animal Safari’s vehicle.
Visitors have several options in taking the drive-thru tour. You can take the safari adventure from the ease of your own vehicle, or ride in Wild Animal Safari’s complimentary Tour Bus, (cost included in the ticket price) driven by an Animal Safari tour guide, or rent one of the Wild Animal Safari park’s windowless Zebra vans.
The Tour Buses are contingent on the busier seasons of the year when there are ample enough visitors to ride the bus.
The Zebra windowless vans are capable of holding up to 6 and up to 12 passengers for rent.
We decided to take the option for the complimentary bus tour. It was the most affordable option available, and we were very comfortable. The Bus Tour guide, as he spoke through a microphone, provided knowledge in describing animals as they walked slowly approaching our bus. As he spoke, a giraffe walked up and stuck her head inside the bus, wanting feed from the bus tour passengers. We were able to see firsthand and up-close how large a giraffe really is as compared to the height of the bus itself. It was amazing to see the giraffe up close!
The Zebra vans rental was somewhat out of our budget comfort zone and taking our own vehicle was not even a consideration for us. Many of the safari’s guests drove their own vehicles or rented a zebra van as they enjoyed their wildlife adventure.
Here are a few of the animals that we experienced on the drive-thru wildlife safari.
Ankole Longhorn
Watusi or ‘Ankole-Watusi’, also known as Ankole Longhorn, is a breed of cattle originally from Africa. Immediately when I saw them, I thought they were Texas Longhorn cattle. They do resemble each other!
Giraffes
Giraffes are native to north-eastern Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. They are considered to be an endangered species. There are less than 5,000 living in the world. When fully grown, they are 16 to 20 feet tall and can weigh up to 1,800 pounds.
Zebras
Tigers
Feeding the Animals on the Drive-Thru Wildlife Safari
I would offer a huge suggestion. When buying and securing your ticket at the Ticket Booth upon arrival for a FUN TIME buy some feed for the animals for the Drive-Thru Wildlife Safari and buy PLENTY. The Gift Shop also has feed avalable for purchase. There are many animals, and they will come up to your vehicle window to eat out of your hand. So consider purchasing ample enough feed when you buy your ticket for the safari, to not miss out on this fun filled experience!
Stroll Through and Enjoy the Walkabout Adventure Zoo
The park’s self-guided Walkabout Adventure Zoo provides an awesome opportunity for visitors to walk at their own pace and encounter resident wildlife. With a diverse selection of wildlife to see, the Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain offers an educational and entertaining adventure for visitors of all ages. See the Safari’s resident Bengal tigers, African lions, peacocks, exotic birds, lemurs, monkeys, alligators, bears and much more.
The Walkabout Adventure Zoo was enjoyable and relaxing. The Zoo’s property was well maintained and systematically organized. The information boards were very interesting and enlightening. I learned much about the resident animals at the zoo.
Eat at the Safari Cafe and Browse the Gift Shop
Safari café, an onsite eatery has a full menu to satisfy your appetite including sandwiches, burgers, hotdogs, chicken tenders, pizza, chips, and drinks and more. Also browse by the souvenir and gift shop that carries t-shirts, stuffed animals, toys and much more to purchase a special keepsake of your visit to remember your trip.
Contact Information
Site Location:
1300 Oak Grove Rd
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
Phone: (706) 663-8744
Website: Wild Animal Safari
There You Have It!
The Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, Georgia is a terrific attraction to visit and spend time seeing numerous animals. My family and I immensely enjoyed the bus tour of the drive-thru Wildlife Safari and the Walkabout Adventure Zoo. Seeing and learning about these animals was an amazing adventure we had never experienced before.
The Wild Animal Safari is a super animal facility that is truly educational and exciting. Since the safari is just minutes away from the magnificent Callaway Gardens and near the “Little White House” in Warm Springs, Georgia plan on scheduling all three of these adventures on your travel calendar. Give some reading time to my posts on “15 top fun things to see and do at Callaway Gardens,” and “Exploring FDR’s Little White House in Warm Springs Georgia.”
As always have an enjoyable and eventful FUN time when visiting these amazing places but most of all travel safe!
