Lion Country Safari was founded in 1967 in Western Palm Beach County, Florida, by a group of British and South African entrepreneurs who wanted to offer those who could not travel to Africa, a chance to see what a safari was like. The company operates a cageless zoo.
The company operates a type of “reverse” zoo, where animals roam free and people are caged in their cars. The park has more than 1,000 free roaming animals, including giraffes, lions, white rhinos, and zebras, as well as 5 miles of paved roadway. There is also a walk through area of the park, which includes a spray fountain children can run through, a petting zoo, and gift shop. Due to a few patrons who did not follow the rules, lions are now housed behind fences or water ways to prevent accidents.
Lion Country Safari was named 3rd Best Zoo in the Nation by USA Travel Guide. The Florida location is the last “Lion Country Safari” to remain open. Other locations, such as the ones in Texas, California, Ohio, and Virginia, have all closed down operations.
Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari was founded in 1967 in Western Palm Beach County, Florida, by a group of British and South African entrepreneurs who wanted to offer those who could not travel to Africa, a chance to see what a safari was like. The company operates a cageless zoo.
The company operates a type of “reverse” zoo, where animals roam free and people are caged in their cars. The park has more than 1,000 free roaming animals, including giraffes, lions, white rhinos, and zebras, as well as 5 miles of paved roadway. There is also a walk through area of the park, which includes a spray fountain children can run through, a petting zoo, and gift shop. Due to a few patrons who did not follow the rules, lions are now housed behind fences or water ways to prevent accidents.
Lion Country Safari was named 3rd Best Zoo in the Nation by USA Travel Guide. The Florida location is the last “Lion Country Safari” to remain open. Other locations, such as the ones in Texas, California, Ohio, and Virginia, have all closed down operations.
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