The Ohio Safari Park. There’s nothing else like it!
THE OHIO SAFARI PARK. THERE’S NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT!
Drive-Thru Safari Adventure!
Drive your own car through and get in touch with your WILD side with hundreds of incredible animals from around the world! Have you ever fed a Bison? Been nose-to-nose with a Giraffe? If not, you will in our Drive-Thru Safari! From Alpacas to Zebras, you’ll see it all at THE Ohio Safari Park!
Animal health and safety is our top priority. Certain warm-weather animals, such as Giraffe and antelope, may not be visible on cooler days. Thank you for your understanding.
DAILY SCHEDULE
10 a.m. – Safari Secrets Giraffe Barn Experience
Select dates only. Advance booking required.
3 p.m. – Sloth Feeding Encounter
Select dates only. Advance booking required.
Hours and availability for all activities subject to change.
Conservation & Science
Featured Animal: In the Spotlight
Hi, I’m “Matata”!
Nicknamed “Tater Tot” by the African Safari Keeper Staff, Matata certainly has one big personality!
Matata joined the African Safari animal family in June of 2016 when he was was just 1 and a half years old. Since then, he has developed a reputation as a playful, sometimes stubborn, and curious giraffe.
In the Drive-Thru Safari, he is always the first giraffe to greet Guests in their cars, always checking out each and every cup to look for carrots. Though cautiously-excited when encountering a new toy or enrichment item in his exhibit,
Matata is very intelligent and knows how to follow Keeper instructions “walk”, “slow down”, “inside”, and “target” very well.
Come see and say hi to Matata in the Drive-Thru Safari Memorial Day through Labor Day!
Fast Facts
Scientific Name: Giraffa reticulata
Country of Origin: Africa
Weight: ~1,600 lbs
Height: 15 Feet
Gender: Male
Age: 10
Favorite Food: Carrots
Favorite Activity: Eating carrots from cars and training with his keepers
Matata
Fun Facts
Weight: ~1,600 lbs
Height: 15 Feet
Gender: Male
Age: 10
Favorite Food: Carrots
