Lion Country Safari… “A South Florida Safari”
Lion country Safari is a 33 acre Animal Amusement Park in Southern Florida consisting of over 1,000 animals, throughout seven sections in a 4-mile preserve. Visitors enter the park in their own vehicle, driving slowly at their own pace, and are able to view the animals. Many, such as giraffes, southern white rhinos, and zebras are allowed to roam freely throughout the preserve, even crossing the road in front of vehicles. Others, such as lions or chimpanzees, are segregated behind fences or water barriers. The chimpanzees live in complex social groups, as they would in the wild. Because of this, Lion Country Safari has been useful to those interested in behavioral studies of chimpanzees.
After visitors have driven through the park, they can visit Safari World, a theme park featuring exhibits, and amusement park fare such as an animal theater, a petting zoo, mini golf, paddle boats, two water slides, a small water park, and the popular giraffe-feeding exhibit. Food is available at Lion Country Safari's main restaurant.
Lion Country Safari is a place where families can experience an African safari without having to travel to Africa. Due to its year round climate, South Florida proved to be an ideal location for the park.
