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The Ohio Safari Park. There’s nothing else like it!

THE OHIO SAFARI PARK. THERE’S NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT!

Tips for Safari Success

Adventure favors the prepared.

A giraffe eating out of a car at THE Ohio Safari Park: African Wildlife Safari Park.

One minute you’re rolling through the gates. The next, a giraffe’s got its head in your window, more interested in your feed cup than your camera. To make the most of those moments, here’s what’s worth knowing first.

Bring the right things, know what keeps you and the animals safe, and you’ll make every mile of your adventure count. First safari or fifth, a little prep just means more time watching for what wanders up next.

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Drive-Thru Safari Adventure!

Your car just became the best seat in the safari.

A fallow deer herd approaching a vehicle at THE Ohio Safari Park | The African Safari Wildlife Park.

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.

Explore the Drive-Thru Safari

Walk-Thru Safari Fun!

Walk right up to the wild side.

A close up of a kangaroo at THE Ohio Safari Park | The African Safari Wildlife Park.

Take a stroll on the WILD side and visit more amazing animals in our Walk-Thru Safari! See Gibbons, Capybaras, Kangaroos, Porcupines, Tortoises and more!

Ready to get hands-on? Book an Animal Encounter and meet Cayenne the sloth, the capybaras, and more up close.

The Walk-Thru Safari is open for the 2026 season!

Explore the Walk-Thru Safari

Conservation & Science

Your Visit Makes a Difference

At African Safari Wildlife Park, we believe in a brighter future for wildlife. By visiting the Park, you’re helping to protect animals in our backyard and around the world.

Featured Animal: In the Spotlight

Cayenne the two-toed sloth eating vegetables during a sloth encounter at African Safari Wildlife Park

CAYENNE

Cayenne enjoys sitting in his water bowl instead of drinking from it, or you may find him sleeping in an upright position—which is actually very good for their digestion system.

FAST FACTS

Weight: ~16 lbs

Height: ~28 inches

Gender: Male

Age: 3

Favorite Food: Sweet potato

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answer to the most commonly asked questions here.
If you don’t see the answer to your question, visit our FAQ page.

We’re THE Ohio Safari Park, a drive-thru and walk-thru safari located in Port Clinton, just minutes from Cedar Point. Drive your own car past hundreds of animals from around the world, then park and walk through for even more encounters, including Capybaras, Kangaroos, Gibbons, and Porcupines.

From feeding Cayenne the sloth to getting up close in the Safari Secrets Giraffe Barn, our Animal Encounters put you closer to the action than the drive or walk-thru alone. Book an Animal Encounter to add one to your visit.

One ticket gets you unlimited trips through the Drive-Thru, plus full access to the Walk-Thru Safari. Want to hand-feed a giraffe or a budgie along the way? Encounters like that are available for a little extra. For a full breakdown of what’s included, visit our FAQ page.

Plan to spend the whole day if you can, most guests do. The Drive-Thru Safari is yours to explore as many times as you’d like, and no two trips through look the same. Animals shift in and out of view throughout the day, so a second or third pass might turn up a keeper interaction, a feeding you missed the first time, or even a newborn animal making its first appearance. Bring your camera. Something new is always happening at THE Ohio Safari Park.

Close enough to make it an easy add-on to your Cedar Point trip. We’re a popular stop for families spending the day in the Lake Erie shores and islands region, so you can plan both in one visit.

From school buses to birthday parties, we’ve hosted plenty of groups getting nose-to-nose with a Giraffe for the first time. Visit our Groups & Field Trips page to plan yours.

Victoria Josefs

We had an amazing time at the Safari Drive-Through and Walking Tour! We visited with my husband and our son, and we all loved it. The drive-through experience was so much fun, and it was exciting to see the animals up close. The walking tour was well organized and gave us even more opportunities to learn about and enjoy the animals.

Matt Prentiss

Had a great time at this drive-through safari! There was a huge variety of animals to see throughout the park, and the walk-through area had even more animals to enjoy up close. The staff was very friendly and made the experience even better. Definitely a fun and unique trip!

Thomas Zajicek

All I can say is wow this place was awesome. We drove through twice just for the experience and the animals had us laughing and screaming the whole way.