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Posted in Oregon Attractions, Farms & Wildlife October 22, 2021 by Sarah McCosham

There’s A Wildlife Safari Park Hiding In Winston, Oregon

Oregon is full of surprises, but this park in Winston is easily the wildest and most unexpected. Open year-round, Wildlife Safari is a 615-acre drive-through safari park in Oregon with more than 600 species of animals from all over the planet! If you’re looking for a unique and family-friendly day trip adventure in Oregon, this is it.

Driving up to Wildlife Safari in Oregon feels a bit like driving into Jurassic Park.

But instead of dinosaurs, there's an entire planet of amazing animals!

This drive-through safari park is easily one of the most unique attractions in Oregon, offering visitors an amazing trip around the globe.

Wildlife Safari's 615 acres features more than 600 animals representing countries and ecosystems from all over the planet: ostrich, Watusi cattle, lions, giraffes, zebra, and hippos are just some of the animals you'll encounter during your trip.

Wildlife Safari opened in 1972; it was created to be a place in the Pacific Northwest that would work to save rare and endangered species from all around the world.

In addition to the drive-thru safari, the park also includes a walkthrough exhibit displaying some of its smaller animals.

A popular field trip destination, there are numerous opportunities for hands-on learning and adventures at Wildlife Safari.

Feeding the giraffes is always a big hit for kids young...

...and old!

Almost 50 years after it opened, Wildlife Safari has grown into an internationally recognized non-profit wildlife park dedicated to conservation, education, and animals. Wildlife Safari is one of the coolest day trips in Oregon, and a must-visit for all Beaver State animal lovers!

Have you visited Wildlife Safari in Oregon before? What an amazing hidden gem! Learn more and plan your visit at the Wildlife Safari website.

For another unique day trip destination in Oregon, check out The SAGE Center, a hands-on agriculture museum in Morrow County.

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Address: Wildlife Safari Road, Wildlife Safari Rd, Oregon 97496, USA

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