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Posted in Mississippi May 26, 2019 by Daniella DiRienzo

Adventure Awaits At This Drive-Thru Safari Park In Mississippi

Looks like one of Mississippi’s newest attractions is also one of the most wild. Officially named Safari Wild, the animal park and preserve is home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals from Africa. And the best part is, you can view them from the comfort of your own car! Take a look:

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On May 23, 2019, Safari Wild in Como opened – something that’s been two years in the making!

All of the hard work was worth it, though, because now, Mississippi is home to a 467-acre wildlife preserve that’s home to hundreds of animals from Africa.

Unlike any other wildlife park in the state, Safari Wild offers drive-thru safari tours. That’s right; you can view all of the park’s animals from the comfort of your own vehicle.

As you travel along six miles of African safari roads in your own car, you’ll come across all sorts of animals. (You’ll even get to feed a few.)

The exotic excursion takes about two hours – during which time, you’ll get close-up views of giraffes, antelope, zebras, llamas, and more.

Admission to the park is $16 per adult and $12 per child. However, once you pay, you can drive through the park as many times as you'd like.

The park is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Remember, the last car is admitted at 4 p.m.

After your tour, be sure to check out everything else the park has to offer, including camel rides, a petting zoo, gift shop, and more.

Bringing the African savanna right here to Mississippi, a visit to Safari Wild is a must!

For more information, visit the Safari Wild Animal Park and Preserve website or Facebook page.

Address: 1549 Rooks Road, Como, MS, 38619

This isn’t the only place in Mississippi where you can have a wild adventure! Read about another here.

Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.