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Adventure Awaits At This Drive-Thru Safari Park In Alabama

Alabama Safari Park offers a unique drive-through animal adventure near Montgomery, perfect for family day trips.

Updated Feb 6, 2024

Written by 

Jennifer Young

Alabama Safari Park is one of the most exciting attractions in Alabama just waiting to be discovered. This unique space is a dynamic animal adventure that makes for the perfect day trip. The staff participates in breeding programs and educates visitors about the importance of protecting animals and their native habitats. It also offers support to other organizations working to ensure that animals thrive in the wild. For information about this fantastic animal park, take a look below.

Alabama Safari Park is a drive-through zoo Alabama that's located just outside of Montgomery.

A wooden entrance gate with a sign, surrounded by animals including emus and cattle, under a cloudy sky.
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It's a definite must-visit for any animal lover. The park is open 363 days a year and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Covering 350 acres, this unique animal attraction allows visitors to feed a variety of animals from the comfort of their vehicles.

Signpost indicating areas for petting, giraffe feeding, and budgie feeding in a park setting.
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A few of these creatures featured at the animal safari Alabama include steers, camels, zebras, llamas, buffalos, and tortoises.

A dirt path with zebras and cattle grazing, surrounded by trees and other animals in a serene landscape.
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And some animals might be hanging out that you've never seen before.

A sloth hangs upside down from a wooden branch, resting on a red and white checkered blanket.
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Alabama Safari Park is enjoyed by both children and adults; in fact, people will drive many miles to experience this drive-thru safari adventure.

A zebra leans into a car window, curiously looking at a person sitting inside. Green trees are visible in the background.
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Just purchase the buckets of food and the animals come to your vehicle, such as this friendly zebra.

In addition to its Safari Drive-Thru, Alabama Safari Park also features a Petting Area where visitors can feed and pet animals, such as goats and pigs.

A fenced area with various dogs playing and exploring in a green park surrounded by trees and cloudy skies.
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Children of all ages enjoy this area of the park.

Budgie Adventure Aviary is where visitors can feed hundreds of colorful birds straight from their hands!

A close-up of a blue budgerigar eating from a stick held by a person in a bird enclosure.
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You can purchase the feed sticks on-site at this drive-thru safari in Alabama.

If that isn't enough, visitors are also invited to feed the park's giraffes for an unforgettable experience.

A child watches two giraffes at a zoo, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
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Alabama Safari Park is an interactive experience that you may have already visited. If so, please share your adventure with us in the comments below! Discover more about this cool place on the Alabama Safari Park website.

Make it a weekend event and reserve a Vrbo. While you're in Montgomery, check out the past at the Old Alabama Town.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/unique-village-al/

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