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Family-Friendly Animal Park in Pine Mountain, GA

Experience the thrill of meeting nature’s animal friends. Wild Animal Safari ® is your destination for breathtaking adventures. Bring the family to our drive-thru animal park in Pine Mountain, GA. You’ve never been this up close and personal to nature.

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Zootube/conservation, many ways to explore.

Drive-thru tours let you meet some of the world’s wildlife. Join the fun and see some of your favorite animals as you’ve never seen them before. Our park offers many ways to discover the beauty of nature. There are three ways to explore Wild Animal Safari ® :

Drive-Thru Safari

Travel down our 3.5-mile trail and see many different animals along the way. Some of them may even get close to meet you and your family! Choose from the comfort of your vehicle, our safari rental vehicles, or a bus with a guide for you and your group to experience the thrill of the safari.

Walkabout Adventure Zoo™

The Walkabout Adventure Zoo™ allows you to meet the animals in a zoo-like setting. Stretch your legs and make friends with our resident Bengal tigers, African lions, peacocks, exotic birds, lemurs, monkeys, and much more.

Visit our ticketing page to reserve your spot for one of our animal safari tours . We are open throughout the year and are located in Pine Mountain, GA.

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GA (706) 663-8744 1300 Oak Grove Rd Pine Mountain, GA 31822 [email protected]

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Atlanta Safari  Park

Feed the animals, general admission adults (13-64)- $15.99 seniors (65+)- $14.99 children (3-12)- $12.99 under 2 - free.

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156 Acres filled with animals from all around the world!

2 miles of roads

Something for everyone to enjoy!

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Located just south of LaGrange in Pine Mountain, Georgia, Wild Animal Safari features an array of wildlife from all over the world. Get up close and personal with over 550 animals and 70 different species while driving through the 500-acre park. Load up the family on a rented zebra van or drive your personal vehicle on a winding trail through the park, while enjoying the encounters of numerous exotic animals.

When you purchase your tickets, you can also purchase bags of grass pellets for the animals. As you drive through the park, animals will flock to your vehicle with their appetites wide open. After finishing the drive-through portion of the park, discover more animals in a self-guided walk. This allows you to see birds, reptiles and other animals in a zoo-like setting.

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Insider tips.

• Discount available for military personnel and their families
• These animals are wild, don't risk scratching your new wheels, rent a zebra van for the drive through portion of the park
• Purchase one bag of food per two people, it goes fast
• Great for small and large groups
• Food available at the park

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Wild Georgia Safari Park

If you love spending time outdoors partaking in activities that can suit your entire family, you’ll simply love all that Wild Georgia Safari Park has to offer.

Wild Georgia Safari Park has become a favorite stop on I-16 for thousands of travelers. Stop by to visit our four-legged and feathered friends! 

Wild Georgia Safari Park is a year-round Petting Zoo and a Safari Adventure. At Wild Georgia Safari Park we feel incredibly lucky that we get to do what we love. We’d love for you to take part in the Wild Georgia Safari Park experience. For more information, get in touch!

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PETTING ZOO

7 Days a Week, Daylight til Dark

No Appointment Needed

SAFARI RIDES

Monday- Friday

By Appointment Only

Saturday-Sunday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Please contact Leigh Anna at [email protected] for all school and church groups, summer camps, and groups of 20 or more.

Tons of Family Fun

Feed $1.00 / Bag

Pay inside Chevron for everything first.

Petting Zoo $5.00 / Person

Our Petting Zoo features domesticated farm animals that are docile enough to touch and feed. Picnic tables are available.

Safari Ride (add-on oNLY) $10.00 / Person

A Truly Wild Adventure. Your rugged safari vehicle is driven by an expert guide, who helps point out animals and shares fascinating facts during this extraordinary adventure that you and your family will remember for years to come.

We are proud to be members of Georgia Grown, and offer many products from other Georgia Grown members. We have a variety of jams and jellies, pecans, cheese straws, and more!

$19.99 or 2/$30

Toddler, Youth, and Adult Sizes Available

We offer several different varieties of fashionable hats. Come add one to your wardrobe today.

Metter Pecans

Toasted, Chocolate Covered, and Sandies: $5.99/bag

Raw Shelled: $10.99/lb

Altamaha River Trading Company Products

Pickled Quail Eggs, Pickled Veggies, Peaches, and Hats

wgsp Canned Produce

Pick up your favorite canned items from Wild Georgia Safari Park! We offer the BEST salsas, jams and jellies, pickled veggies, salad dressings, bar-b-que sauces, and more!

Seasonal Produce

Vidalia Onions

Boiled Peanuts

Fresh Green Boiled Peanuts

Everyone's favorite seasonal item! Available mid-March through September each year.

H & J BBQ Sauce

H&J's Original BBQ Sauce is a favorite of ours and many other visitors - there's a reason it has had a permanent space on our shelves for nearly 15 years!

Farmhouse Wines

Farmhouse Wines are made from muscadine grapes at Still Pond Vineyard located in Arlington, Georgia. The Cowart family has been producing wine for more than 45 years - they see the process through all themselves, from planting the seed to labeling the bottle!

Mama E's Cheese Straws

MaMa E's cheese straws are a staple around here, and if you've tried them, you understand!

3.5oz box: $6.99

7oz box: $11.99

Give Us A Call  & Order Now!

(912) 685-5577

Thin Crust or Original Crust

Toppings: Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Beef, Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Banana Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers

1 Pizza $11.99

Each Additional Pizza $10.99

Double Cheese $2.19

Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers

Toppings Include:

Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Onions, Jalapenos

Sausage Dogs

Toppings: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Fresh Local Vidalia Onions, Jalapenos

Traditional:  Hot 'n Spicy or Southern Style 

Wing Bites:  Buffalo or Home Style

Testimonials

Wild Georgia Safari Park is proud to serve our local community and host visitors for fun family events year round. We have lots of regular customers who only buy the freshest products from us, as well as one-time visitors who come here in order to spend a day with family and friends. Check out what our past customers have had to say about our park, and start planning your visit!

Love love it the animals are so sweet and so cute and you cannot beat the price ❤️  Will definitely be back anytime we are through!!!

Eliza Richardson

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Georgia Safari Conservation Park

(706) 342-4296 1761 Monticello Hwy, Madison, GA 30650

Explore the wonders of Africa without leaving Georgia! Located just an hour east of Atlanta, the Georgia Safari Conservation Park transforms the heart of Georgia’s piedmont region into a breathtaking 530-acre savanna, creating an interactive and one-of-a-kind wildlife experience for the whole family.

Embark on a thrilling guided safari drive through the open savanna, where you’ll ride alongside free roaming exotic animals such as zebras, giraffes, rhinos, antelopes, bongos and more. Experience the excitement of getting closer than ever before to giraffes and rhinos during an “animal encounter” led by knowledgeable keepers. Throughout your visit, the park’s adorable animal ambassadors and fun guides will keep you engaged and entertained.

Beyond providing an immersive safari experience for visitors, Georgia Safari Conservation Park is dedicated to wildlife preservation, education, and creating meaningful animal engagements. With interactive exhibits and educational programs, you will leave not only with memories to last a lifetime but also with a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

The park offers three unique Safari Drive Through Experiences catering to individuals, families, and small groups, as well as exclusive VIP experiences accommodating up to eight people.

• Safari Drive-Through Experience: $39/person
• Safari Drive-Through Experience + Giraffe and Rhino Encounter: $125/person
• Private VIP Tour: $2500/group

Visit GeorgiaSafari.com to schedule a tour today.

For a truly unforgettable experience, consider booking a stay in one of the park’s luxurious accommodations, and fall asleep surrounded by the sounds of nature.

For the most up-to-date information on pricing and hours, please refer to GeorgiaSafari.com .

Safari Drive-Through Experience

This expert-led adventure mimics a real African game drive. Guests ride in a customized vehicle alongside herds of animals on the open savanna. It includes a 1-hour drive-thru safari and a 30-minute up-close animal encounter.

Price : $39 per person; children two years and younger are free.

Duration : 90 minutes

Safari Drive-Through Experience + Giraffe and Rhino Encounter

This package encompasses everything in the Safari Drive-Through Experience as well as an up-close giraffe and rhino encounter, which includes feeding and photo opportunities with a keeper in the giraffe and rhino barn.

Price : $125 per person; children two years and younger are free.

Duration : 150 minutes

Private VIP Tour

This exclusive three-hour adventure is designed to immerse a small group in the wonders of the animal kingdom. This experience includes a private, guided safari in a VIP safari vehicle, a private giraffe and rhino encounter with feeding and photo opportunities, a behind-the-scenes tour of the giraffe and rhino barn, a special extended animal encounter with an animal ambassador, and complimentary souvenirs.

Price : $2,500 for a group of up to 8 Duration : 180 minutes

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Prices and hours, planning your visit to wildlife safari.

Escape on a wild African Safari Drive Through Adventure and get up close to Ostrich, Watusi cattle, Lions and Zebra. Venture through the homes of hippos and the land of the scimitar horned oryx. Your Safari journey will take you through Southern Africa where the Rhino and Giraffe rule. Carry on to interpretive wetlands, cleaning the local waters in reaffirmation of our commitment to the soil before venturing into the land of bears, bison and elk within the sprawling canyon forests of North America.

Take a trip past the incredibly inspiring African elephants and prepare to enter the land of emu, yak and white-naped cranes as your tour of the incredibly diverse wildlife of planet Earth continues on in Asia. Dare yourself to end your journey with a trip through a carnivore loop featuring Wildlife Safari’s top cheetah breeding grounds and ferocious Sumatran Tigers. All from the comfort of your own vehicle, rain or shine, year-round.

Free Village Keeper Talks & Presentations

Check out the Always Free Safari Village and be sure to join us for keeper chats throughout the day!

General Admission Prices

Adults: 23.95, children: 17.95, seniors: 20.95.

Children 2 & under are FREE

Wildlife Safari is a 610-acre Drive-Thru animal park. Driving your own vehicle, it takes about 1-1/2 hours to complete. You will receive a map of the park to enhance your experience and help identify animals with your admission. Group rates are available for groups of 12 or more which you can learn more about by inquiring with guest services at 541.679.6761 or [email protected].

Seasons & Hours

Open 363 days per year.

March – September Drive-Thru, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Last vehicle admitted at 6:00p.m.) Village & Gift Shop 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.

October Drive-Thru, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last vehicle admitted at 5:00p.m.) Village & Gift Shop 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

November – March Drive-Thru, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Last vehicle admitted at 4:00p.m.) Village & Gift Shop 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

Eat at Safari

Safari village cafe hours:.

March – September 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grill closes at 4:30 p.m.

The Snack Shack is open until 5:30 p.m

October 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grill closes at 4:30 p.m.

November – March 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Grill closes at 3:30 p.m.

For the safety of our animals and yours, NO animals are allowed in the Safari Village nor the Wildlife Safari Drive Through. Wildlife Safari offers free onsite (unsupervised) kennels for pets, and sells locks for the kennels for a $5 fee at guest services, inside of the gift shop. It is recommended to bring a water bowl as well.

Drive Thru Rules & Restrictions

• Wildlife Safari is located in Winston, Oregon, just minutes off of I-5.
• Animal Enrichment Encounter tickets do not include drive-through admission, which is required to participate in Animal Enrichment Encounters.
• Be sure to check out the Always Free Safari Village .
• Mothers get in free on Mother’s Day, fathers get in free on Father’s Day, veterans get in free on Veteran’s Day.

Wildlife Safari gives you the opportunity to take a trip to Southern Oregon to escape on a wild African Safari and get up close to ostrich, Watusi cattle, lions and zebra. Venture through the homes of hippos and the land of the scimitar horned oryx. Your journey will take you through Southern Africa where the Rhino and Giraffe rule. Carry on to interpretive wetlands, cleaning the local waters in reaffirmation of our commitment to the soil before venturing into the land of bears, bison and elk within the sprawling canyon forests of North America. Take a trip past the awe-inspiring African elephants and prepare to enter the land of emu, yak and white naped cranes as your tour of the incredibly diverse wildlife of planet Earth continues on in Asia. Dare yourself to end your journey with a trip through a carnivore loop featuring Wildlife Safari’s top cheetah breeding grounds and ferocious Sumatran Tigers. At Wildlife Safari, adventure rules daily.

• While ticket and enrichment encounter payments are non-refundable, should you need to reschedule our guest services department would be happy to assist you with an alternate time or an upgraded encounter.
• Encounter times subject to change, please call ahead for availability.
• Tickets for drive through admission do not expire, and are valid until redeemed.
• Enter the Wildlife Safari Drive Thru Animal Park at your own risk.
• No Open Top Vehicles (Convertibles must have tops up at all times)
• No Motorcycles
• No pets are allowed in the Safari Drive-Through, nor in the Safari Village
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Wild Animal Safari

Join the wild side at Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain Georgia where you can experience an interactive trip through the jungle! Wild Animal Safari is a drive-thru adventure where you can see more than 550 wild animals along the way. What makes this experience so special is the option to drive through the park in your personal vehicle, rent the famous zebra van for the ride, or ride on a tour bus where you can see, touch, and feed the animals from your window! Make sure to buy enough food because those animals are hungry!! 

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If you're wary of taking your own vehicle, rent a Zebra Van for a true safari experience!

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(762) 245 – 3838

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Georgia Safari Conservation Park

Our Mission And Vision

Our Mission is to inspire in others a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world.

Our vision is to create a conservation legacy that will have a positive impact on the lives of people and animals.

We will accomplish this by:

• Remaining committed to the highest standards of animal care and well-being
• Connecting people with animals through fun and engaging encounters
• Supporting local, regional, and global conservation efforts in the wild
• Supporting conservation education programs aimed at changing behaviors
• Being the sustaining partner for The Georgia Zoological Society, Inc. and collaborating with other like-minded organizations

Meet the Team

Michael C. Conrads

Mike Conrads received a B.S. in business from Wake Forest University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. Prior to leading Lane Conrads Corporation, he had a successful eighteen-year career with The Coca-Cola Company in sales, marketing, and operations. He has an extensive background and passion for strategic planning, plan execution, project management, problem-solving, and team leadership gained from experience running Coca-Cola USA’s Southwest Area Operations Team, which handled product distribution and technical services for customers in a thirteen-state territory. Currently, Mike manages the family office of the Lane Conrads Corporation and oversees the company’s real estate, business, and investment assets.

Bill Killmer

Chief Development Officer

Bill Killmer has a lifetime of experience as a highly successful landscape architect. As co-founder of Lifescapes, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, he helped build one of the largest, most respected design-build companies in the southeastern United States, employing more than 200 people. The firm won numerous state and national awards, consistently winning the Grand Environmental Improvement Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the country. Killmer also developed adventure travel destinations in Africa and South America where he hosted clients each year. He is a lifelong outdoorsman and environmental conservationist who shares a passion for creating special places for people to enjoy.

Andrew O’Connell, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Since 2009, Andrew O’Connell has been President of ALO Consulting, LLC, a financial/advisory firm that provides CFO services on a contract basis to commercial and residential developers, restaurant franchisors, private equity fund managers, hotel, and hospitality companies.  Most recently, was the CFO for a Missouri-based Private Equity investment firm focused on the Acquisition, Development, and Rehabilitation of Multi-family properties in Missouri and Texas. Prior to that, he was the Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer for Alys Beach, a developer of high-end residential and commercial real estate. With annual sales of $425 million, Alys Beach was named the 3rd Most Beautiful Small Town in America by Architectural Digest. For 8 years, he was the Senior VP and CFO of Reynolds Plantation, an 18,000-acre master-planned community in Greensboro, Georgia, and prior to that, he was the VP and Chief Accounting Officer for WCI Communities, the largest real estate developer in Florida with annual sales of $1 billion. Andrew has been a CPA for over 40 years and started his career working for what is now Price Waterhouse Coopers, one of the Big-4 international CPA firms.

Brandie Anderson

Director of Human Resources

Brandie is a Georgia native whose love and passion for animals and wildlife conservation began at an early age growing up near Zoo Atlanta. She brings over 25 years of experience to the Georgia Safari Conservation Park team.

Brandie worked within the corporate arena where she gained extensive experience in operations, project management, sales, marketing, and business development. She is excited about having the opportunity to combine her passion for both wildlife conservation, project management, and operations as a part of the Safari Park’s development team.

John Beasley

John is an Atlanta native who graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Georgia Tech.  He is the co-founder of Wakefield Beasley & Associates, recently ranked as Atlanta’s largest privately held and third largest overall architectural firm: a 185-person, nationally recognized, award-winning design firm with a strong emphasis on sustainable architecture. John has over a half-century of design and management experience on complex projects including mixed-use, recreational, master planning, hospitality, resort, and LEED-certified buildings.

Greg Hampton

Director of Facility & Grounds Maintenance

Greg is a commercial plumber by trade with over 25 years of experience in the field. He is an expert problem solver and prides himself on being a team player who always goes the extra mile. Greg approaches every job with a can-do attitude, determination, and a desire to do the best work possible. Outside of work, Greg loves spending time outdoors, especially fishing. He is an animal lover at heart and believes animals bring so much joy and comfort to people's lives. Family is the most important thing to Greg, and he cherishes making memories with his loved ones.

Jessica Malloy

Marketing Manager

Jessica has many years of experience in the vibrant world of tourism and sales, having honed her skills in managing guest experiences in the theme park industry. From orchestrating events to fostering strong client relationships, she has thrived in ensuring seamless and memorable experiences, by understanding the importance of guest satisfaction through operational excellence.  Prior to her tenure in tourism, she led successful sales teams and managed operations in the beauty industry, solidifying her knowledge and expertise in customer engagement and effective management strategies. With a results-driven approach, she continuously strives to drive growth and create lasting impacts in every project she undertakes. In addition, Jessica has an extensive background in graphic design, and marketing, including website development and social media management. 

Andi Clason

Director of Animal Care

Andi graduated from Auburn University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences. Andi worked as a zookeeper at The Montgomery Zoo, caring for various species before specializing in African Hoofstock. In March 2020, Andi was promoted to Animal Care Manager, responsible for managing the entire zookeeper team and for coordinating the care for all of the Zoo’s scaly, feathered, and furry friends!

Tiffany Portillo

Animal Care Specialist

Tiffany Portillo is a native of Long Island who completed her B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Vermont in 2014. She has worked at various zoological institutions throughout her career such as San Antionio Zoo, Zoo Miami, and most recently at the Montgomery Zoo before taking on her role as  Animal Care Specialist with our park.

Katie Phillips

Katie is a Georgia native from Jefferson, she attended the University of West Georgia where she studied Biology with a minor in Geology while playing collegiate soccer.

Katie has been a zookeeper at Metro Richmond Zoo and with internships at White Oak. In her earlier years, Katie was raised on a farm and has experience in riding and groundwork with horses and she has saved many horses by hand-raising an orphaned nurse mare foals. She is a hoofstock lover by heart and she has experience with other species, especially primates and big cats. 

Jerri O'Rourke

Associate Director of Clinical Medicine & Research

A local with deep roots, Jerri holds a PhD in Educational Psychology & Research, specializing in Adult Learning from the University of TN. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, she brings a wealth of experience from small and exotic animal clinics, coupled with over a decade of teaching veterinary technicians.

Jerri's commitment to education extends beyond traditional roles; she is a driving force in shaping the future of animal care professionals. Her recent foray into research medicine showcases her dedication to staying at the forefront of the field.

Passionate about reptiles, amphibians, avians, and animal behavior, Jerri's expertise goes beyond the clinic. At home, she shares her life with a diverse family of dogs, cats, exotics, and tortoises.

Ashley Webb

Ambassador Animal Program Lead

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA with 5 years of zoological facility experience and 2 years of Humane Society, Ashley brings a wealth of wildlife expertise. A proud UGA alumna with a degree in Wildlife Science, she forges unforgettable connections with animals. Beyond work, Ashley enjoys sports such as soccer, billiards, and pickleball and is an avid reader. She dedicated herself to creating impactful, up-close animal experiences that foster appreciation and empathy for all species.