Aloha Safari Zoo
Aloha Safari Zoo
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Aloha Safari Zoo's mission is to create a loving home for unwanted, mistreated, and injured animals.
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DChagnon
Pinebluff, United States3 contributions
Mar 2022
Read this honest review. I visited Aloha Safari Zoo with my wife. I had read the other reviews and one in particular stood out to me. A woman from Florida called her visit a heartbreaking Zoo. It was nothing of the sort, the ENTIRE location was clean and organized. The animals were in fantastic condition and EVERY cage was also clean. I have viewed many big cats before but NEVER have I seen them happy enough to play, but 2 of them were doing just that and it created a large gathering. Listen to my review, this is a place you will want to visit, you will enjoy seeing the many varieties of animals and many are roaming free, (chickens, peacock). This was a pleasant visit and we will come back again in the future. If I had any complaint it would be the gift shop is a bit small but we didn't come there for the shop. Oh yes, one more complaint, if you are having a bad day, stay home in Florida and don't write any reviews, unless you plan on telling truth.
Written March 25, 2022
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Andreak77
Raleigh, NC10 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We live less than an hour from this place and only found out about it this morning. Our family of animal lovers was all on board with a trip to the zoo today. So many things I want to say about this place. Parking is free and a very short walk to the entrance. Prices were more than reasonable. Price included unlimited trips in the safari tour where they give you free bread to feed the animals. All the animals were more up close and friendly then any other zoo I’d been to. So many animals and baby animals to see, pet and feed. All of the animals were rescued from bad situations and live happily at this zoo. They all seemed very healthy and happy. The staff was all so nice and very knowledgeable. They told us so much about the animals and knew all there ages and birthdays. All the children and family’s around us were having so much fun feeding the animals. Abundant photo opportunities everywhere. We had such a great time and can’t wait to go back.
Written February 22, 2020
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PhilViking
Chapel Hill, NC831 contributions
Feb 2020
This "zoo" is unlike others. Many of the animal "residents" are friendly and available to touch and feed. There is ample staff everywhere to inform you of the animals habits, friendliness, and feeding desires. Food is sold for $1 to feed many of the animals directly. The Giraffe enjoyed hand fed carrots and celery. The dromedary and alpacas enjoyed their popcorn! It was close interactions like this that create an entirely different zoo experience for kids of all ages. It is well worth a visit!
Written February 1, 2020
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Florida1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Friends
We love visiting zoos and public gardens so when we found out that Aloha Zoo was close to us on a trip to NC, USA we planned a stop. We opted to just feed some of the animals in the walking area (we did not do the drive through area). It was $35 for the both of us to enter and a cup of found. Sadly they were spraying some overwhelmingly potent liquid around the fences, cages, and ground. When you bent to feed the animals it was very unpleasant. Within minutes my lungs were burning and my stomach was rolling. The zoo was quite busy and it was a hot day. I couldn’t help but wonder how the young animals were handling the fumes. Just made a fun day a little sad. The staff was friendly yet water tubs and small ponds were cloudy and very green. I guess I’m just saying I think the mission is great but the workload is massive. Everyone else seemed happy but my heart (and lungs) felt concerned about the living conditions of the animals.
Written June 26, 2023
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Laura S
St.Petersburg, United States4 contributions
Aug 2021
The fact that this zoo gets more than one star is both appalling and shocking. We took the family for a nice outing and came back depressed and on a mission to make sure people know the truth about this roadside zoo. It is not accredited, so its standards are very low. We witnessed one of the owners giving sugar wafer cookies to the monkeys, and when one of the monkeys was not wanting to share with his cell-mate, she swatted his hand. We also noted a nice white Corvette parked by the house on the grounds, along with two other very nice, expensive vehicles. We commented to each other that this place must make a lot of money to fund their vehicle choices because the money is sure not going to provide adequate care for the animals. The enclosures are too small for the animals and they are not clean at all. We saw a lot of animals with empty water bowls and it was a very hot summer day. The animals looked sad and many showed signs of distress, such as hair loss and pacing. One of the guinea pigs had something hanging off of his backend, but I couldn't tell what it was, but it definitely did not look healthy. The safari ride was closed when we went, so we didn't get to see a lot of the large animals. The reptile room was disgusting. The enclosures were too small and the windows were dirty. They had pictures painted on the walls, but it wasn't "natural" looking. The lemur enclosures were way too small. The pictures on their website do not accurately depict the actual condition of the zoo. This place reeks of "Joe Exotic" and needs to be shut down. The animals need to be rescued from this place that claims to have rescued most of their 450 animals. It's a sad place, and your entrance fee is only supporting the owner's extravagant personal lifestyle.
Written August 14, 2021
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Mike M
Apex, NC50 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Had a great visit on a very cold day, with my 11 year old on track out. We were basically the only people there during our visit. Did the walking portion first and saw many different animals. Fed the giraffes a few carrots too. Some of the animals were inside warm buildings so that was nice! The driving portion was also great. We had animals come to the car and there was a big variety! Feeding a fallow deer and a camel from your hand at the same place was amazing. The animals appeared very well taken care of, with fresh hay/feed/fruits and vegetables. Loved it! The animals were very active due to the cool weather.
Written January 15, 2025
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melnurse2015
Roanoke, VA227 contributions
May 2020 • Family
We drove from Virginia to this safari park on our way to the beach. The lady at the gate was very nice and even checked to see if we enjoyed our visit afterwards. There is a snack bar and on weekends they have a food truck. $12 for the time and we got the safari ride free with that.
Overall this place could use some definite spruce ups. However they are animals that are rescued and I am sure the owners are doing the best they can. Some of the cages are small, but the animals seem ok and look well fed. The small children enjoyed the petting area. They do have popcorn bags that you can feed some of the animals. A few animals you can't feed right now due to covid 19.
Overall we enjoyed it, the kids enjoyed it. Make sure you bring a hat or wear sunscreen as it was a hot day when we went.
I applaud this place for saving these animals. It would be wonderful if someone could donate a large amount of money to get things fixed up a bit more.
Overall this place could use some definite spruce ups. However they are animals that are rescued and I am sure the owners are doing the best they can. Some of the cages are small, but the animals seem ok and look well fed. The small children enjoyed the petting area. They do have popcorn bags that you can feed some of the animals. A few animals you can't feed right now due to covid 19.
Overall we enjoyed it, the kids enjoyed it. Make sure you bring a hat or wear sunscreen as it was a hot day when we went.
I applaud this place for saving these animals. It would be wonderful if someone could donate a large amount of money to get things fixed up a bit more.
Written May 26, 2020
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Lindsay K
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Family
Animals in the safari had plenty of room to roam, but the walking part some did Not have enough space in the enclosures for the multiple animals that were in them. Almost entire Staff were very rude to the guests, and no interactions with guests any more. The place overall is outdated and run down. Incredibly sad and disappointing. Only good part is the drive through experience during fall months.
Written September 21, 2024
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Lacey E
Pinehurst, NC2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Aloha Zoo is a must do if you are in the area!! There are so many animals to see and feed. And you get to be close to them and really get to engage with the animals. Our favorite part was the safari tour where we got to throw bread to the pasture animals. SO MUCH FUN! So many laughs at all the silly pigs running with bread slices in their mouths. Any day of the week is a great day to visit but the safari tours are only offered on Friday-Sunday so keep that in mind. We can’t say enough great things about the animals and staff at Aloha Zoo!!
Written August 26, 2020
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Kristen L
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
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The enclosures and cages are small and pathetic. A lot of them just have dirt floors. Several of the animals appeared depressed. Not enough space in the enclosures for the multiple animals that were in them. No staff around to monitor and make sure the people are interacting with the animals appropriately. The place overall is outdated and run down. Incredibly sad and disappointing.
The enclosures and cages are small and pathetic. A lot of them just have dirt floors. Several of the animals appeared depressed. Not enough space in the enclosures for the multiple animals that were in them. No staff around to monitor and make sure the people are interacting with the animals appropriately. The place overall is outdated and run down. Incredibly sad and disappointing.
Written February 5, 2024
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What kind of food can you buy there?
Written August 12, 2017
alicephair
Fayetteville, North Carolina
I would like to know if it has to be a group thing or can anyone visit my granddaughter and I have been visiting quite a few places zoos and aquariums and one of my students told me about y'all don't know how I missed you?
Written July 7, 2017
Sorry for the long wait. Yes individuals can visit this zoo as well as groups.
Written November 17, 2017
Capybaras are my favorite animals. I know Aloha has one. Are we able to pet/feed him/her?
Written February 24, 2017
You are allowed to feed many of the animals there. They sell feed, corn, bread, and carrots. The ability to feed the animals depends on where they are keeping the animals. Sometimes they have to isolate the animals for health reasons, and then you would not be able to feed them.
Written February 24, 2017
Are you open every day of the week or just weekends?
Written July 3, 2016
Just Saturday and Sunday in April
Written April 8, 2017
We are coming with several families and would like to pack lunch
Is there a picnic area on the property ?
Written July 19, 2015
Yes, there is an area for picnics and several tables.
Written July 20, 2015
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