Tennessee Safari Park
Tennessee Safari Park
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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- klkeGreen Bay, Wisconsin221 contributionsHilarious, totally worth itWe saw a billboard traveling and decided to stop. Took us an hour and half to drive thru the park. We never laughed so hard. Animals stick their heads in the window. They stand in front of the car. We are a couple in our 50s. I bet it’s a blast with kids. We didn’t buy food and the animals came but didn’t bother us. Emus and ostriches were the best. Definitely worth the detour on our road trip.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 28, 2023
- Ashley PWinnipeg, Canada737 contributionsAMAZINGOne of the Highlights of our roadtrip. Everyone in our vehicle LOVED this place from ages 6-65, everyone loved it. Buy the tubs of food at the beginning! You will go through more than you think. Be ready to vacuum out your vehicle afterwards, these animals are messy eaters lolVisited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 17, 2024
- Delta HMilton, Florida38 contributionsSuper Cool!!OMG, this was the coolest thing I have ever done! This was the first time to go to a safari park so we really didn't know what to expect. The animals, especially the alpacas and ostriches, are very eager to get to the food so hold on tightly or they will take the bucket out of your hand. As long as they can see the food they will go for it, even if they are on the driver side and the food is on the passenger side. It was hilarious!! Do pay attention to the signs warning that some animals bite and be sure to purchase at least 4 buckets of food as you will need it all. Our car will need a good detailing after this trip but it was well worth the drive from Florida and the money.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 14, 2024
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Matthew B
3 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We drove 3 hours not knowing the park does not take debit cards. For 2 adults and 1 child the entrance price was 44$, but we only had 40$. The gate attendee said “Oh, that sucks but it’s still 44$. There is a bank down the road.”
I recommend the Memphis or Nashville Zoo. They take plastic, they have more activities, they have better customer service, they aren’t like Joe Exotic.
I recommend the Memphis or Nashville Zoo. They take plastic, they have more activities, they have better customer service, they aren’t like Joe Exotic.
Written June 24, 2020
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MAGaddis
Muncie, IN24 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
My favorite part of the experience was the ENTIRE thing! The driving part was well laid out, which allowed us to feed the animals at our pace.
The walking part of the zoo was easy to manage and each enclosure was inviting to observe the animals.
I felt like the entry fee was reasonable as well as the pricing for the feed cups.
I also appreciate the variety of the animals, very diverse.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to get up close and feed the animals! So glad we found this place and it became part of our road trip.
The walking part of the zoo was easy to manage and each enclosure was inviting to observe the animals.
I felt like the entry fee was reasonable as well as the pricing for the feed cups.
I also appreciate the variety of the animals, very diverse.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to get up close and feed the animals! So glad we found this place and it became part of our road trip.
Written November 11, 2022
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Dan A
Alpharetta, GA1,159 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Road trip! This attraction is very interesting and I highly recommend it for young and old alike. Be sure to take cash as they only accept cash for admission. Also, to truly enjoy the experience, buy multiple food tubs because many of the animals are experts at wrenching it out of your hands. The cost is only $10 for four tubs and is a bargain. It will take at least an hour to drive through the park. They should set up a second place to buy food about half way through for those of us who didn’t realize that the animals love to knock the tubs out of your hands!
Written August 8, 2021
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North Greenville Locals
Greenville, SC305 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We went to check this out on Good Friday around 10:45am. It was not very busy but had cars in front of us and behind us. We had 4 of us in total and we purchased 8 buckets to feed animals and it was the perfect amount. I read mixed reviews but our 8 and 10 year old loved it. We laughed to the point of crying at times. We were not in a hurry and it was just a fun experience. The buffalo freaked us out but if you keep your windows up they just walk close to your car. The camels were crazy they just grab your bucket and you can’t hold on to it so we just looked at them and passes the by. Get experience and we would totally do it again!
Written April 2, 2021
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carolb82015
Saint Leonard, MD13 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
There were 3 adults in our vehicle. We bought 8 cups of food having read the reviews to be sure we had enough to get thru the park. 6 would have been enough. We loved every minute of this drive. We saw many different animals. The alpacas and ostriches are in cahoots and will stand in front of your car waiting for food. This is why you should ration tour food until the end. At times, we waited for a car in front of us to feed the animals and then we slowly snuck around them. When you get past these critters, other animals are less zealous to climb in your car. The key is to hold the bucket out the window holding on tight. You don’t need food for the petting zoo as the pygmy goats are not interested. Be sure to see the ostrich hatchery as that was very cool. The admission fee is well worth the visit. They do take credit cards now. I highly recommend the Tennessee Safari Park!
Written June 17, 2023
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Laura L
64 contributions
Nov 2022
Great place to visit. Watch out for the camels and lamas as they will take your bucket of food in a second. We got 12 buckets the cost was 4 buckets for 10 which is the best deal. You can purchase buckets at $3 a bucket if you want to purchase less then 4. We had enough to go around all drive thru areas with enough to feed the goats in the walk thru area. The only other animals you can feed are the giraffes. You can purchase five small pieces of carrot to feed them. The cost for this is $5.00.
I would definitely recommend you visit this place as it is very entertaining. Don't forget to drive only 5 miles an hour. The animals will move for you even though they do like to stand in front of your vehicle.
I would definitely recommend you visit this place as it is very entertaining. Don't forget to drive only 5 miles an hour. The animals will move for you even though they do like to stand in front of your vehicle.
Written November 29, 2022
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Jay L
1 contribution
May 2020 • Family
It’s a great idea for a family activity during social distancing. Such a great idea, every family from 3 states go every weekend. You get stuck in a line of cars with no way to turn around for 5 hours just to get inside the park. Other than that, it seems cool.
Written May 2, 2020
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TennesseePostcard
Murfreesboro, TN886 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Adult admission is $24 per person and food is $3 per bowl. I thought the price was high, but you get to see a lot during the drive through. It’s a 7 mile course, but it somehow took us about 2 hours to get through it. Some animals are a bit aggressive. Big, overpriced gift shop. Hardly anything to see at the walk through zoo. I asked if they had a military discount and they just handed us a free bowl of food. They charge extra if you pay with card. Rude staff.
Written September 10, 2023
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Ashley P
Winnipeg, Canada737 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
One of the Highlights of our roadtrip. Everyone in our vehicle LOVED this place from ages 6-65, everyone loved it. Buy the tubs of food at the beginning! You will go through more than you think. Be ready to vacuum out your vehicle afterwards, these animals are messy eaters lol
Written April 17, 2024
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Hollasue
Palm City, FL108 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Great safari park! Animals are all well cared for and they have some of the COOLEST animals I’ve ever seen! Animals come right up to the car so makes for beautiful photographs. They have a HUGE collection of amazing different species of hoof stock. Hope to be back again one day, glad we made the effort to stop by.
Written February 1, 2023
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Why don’t you require masks inside the gift shop, walk-through zoo, and the restrooms? There is currently a COVID-19 surge and you are visited daily by people from a big city nearby.
Written November 23, 2020
I don't have the answer for that. The park is still open and doing business as usual during the COVID-19 time. I've had many friends travel there over the last few weeks and remarked a t what a fun place it is to visit. Make sure to save food for he end to feed the giraffe.
Written May 4, 2020
This is a late answer, but if anyone else sees it, according to the park's website they are open year round. One of their FAQ's addresses animals in the rain so they are open even if it rains.
Written August 4, 2019
You get 4 buckets for $10. I took my my daughter twice. 4 buckets the first time and 8 buckets the second time. A great time
Written July 13, 2019
Yes they do have a couple of types of monkeys there and lemurs as well. I know, not the same, but they act similar. They are closer to the gift shop petting Zoo area.
Written June 12, 2018
Is there a team or something to ride if you don't want to drive your car? How much does it cost if there is?
Written May 29, 2018
I know when buses w kids go they put them in something different so there might be--call park and check:) have fun!
Written May 30, 2018
Monday - Saturday:
Gates open at 10:00am
Last car in at 4:00pm
Park closes at 5:00pm
Sunday:
Gates open at 12:00pm
Last car in at 4:00pm
Park closes at 5:00pm
Written April 2, 2017
Is the Tn Safari Park something 2 middle aged people would enjoy? Thinking of going on a Sunday. We love all kinds of animals and the great outdoors.
Written July 21, 2016
Our group was three adults (ages 64, 54 and 29) and we all enjoyed it.
Written July 22, 2016
Hours open on Wednesdays & Snack bar, etc?
Written July 12, 2016
Their website shows them open daily, but I'd be surprised if they are in the winter. I'd call before going in the off season. The snack bar was closed when we were in that area because it was almost closing time for the park.
Sorry, but this page won't let me include the link to their website.
Written July 12, 2016
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