Have questions about African Safari Wildlife Park?
If you don’t see the answer to your question, please call us at 800-521-2660 or email us.
You are only permitted to bring a dog with you to the Park. Dogs must be on a leash in the Walk-Thru Safari, and in the Drive-Thru they cannot stick their head out the window and interact with any of the animals. Dogs must be under control of owner. Owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs. No other type of pet is allowed into our Park due to animal health and safety regulations. This includes cats, birds, rodents, reptiles, etc. African Safari Wildlife Park reserves the right to have any dog removed from the Park at any time.
Jeeps and convertibles must have the top and doors on to travel through the park. You can unzip or roll down your windows.
African Safari Wildlife Park is open daily, rain or shine:
SPRING/FALL SCHEDULE: March to 26 – May 27 & September 7 to November 1 , open 10AM to 5PM, last car admitted at 4PM. Starting November 2: Closed Tuesday-Thursdays, Open Friday-Monday, 10AM to 5Pm, last car admitted at 4PM. Last day of the season is December 5th. Closed for the Season starting on December 6th.
SUMMER SCHEDULE: May 28 to September 6, open 9AM to 7PM, last car admitted at 6PM.
PRE-SEASON & EXTENDED WEEKENDS: May 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 & September 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, and October 2-3, open 9AM to 6PM, last car admitted at 5PM
NOTE: Dates, hours, shows, exhibits & rates subject to change without advance notice
Only minutes west of Cedar Point via Route 6 west to Route 2 west, exit 124 towards Route 53 N. Catawba Island.
- FROM DETROIT, Take I-75 S, to I-280 E, to Route 2 E, or take the Ohio Turnpike to exit 91 towards Port Clinton, exit 124 (53 N Catawba Island) & follow signs…
- FROM CLEVELAND, Either take Route 2 W, to Port Clinton, or take the Ohio Turnpike to exit 110, take Route 4 N, to Route 2 W, to exit 124 (53 N Catawba Island) & follow signs…
- FROM TOLEDO, take Route 2 E, or the Ohio Turnpike exit 91 to Port Clinton, exit 124 (53 N Catawba Island) & follow signs…
- FROM COLUMBUS, take 23 N to exit towards Route 4 N, to Route 2 W to exit 124 St. Route 53 N…
- FROM EXIT 124 (53 N Catawba Island), turn right at the first light (State Road), travel 1/2 mile to S Lightner Road and make a left…
Our pay-one-price admission is:
PRE-SEASON/EXTENDED WEEKENDS:
- $27.95 per person AGE 7yr+
- $24.95 per SENIOR (55yr+), MILITARY, and/or FIRST RESPONDER
- $18.95 per CHILD 3-6yr
- FREE CHILD 2 & under
SUMMER (MONDAY – FRIDAY):
- $24.95 per person AGE 7yr+
- $21.95 per SENIOR (55yr+), MILITARY, and/or FIRST RESPONDER
- $16.95 per CHILD 3-6yr
- FREE CHILD 2 & under
SUMMER (SATURDAY – SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS):
- $27.95 per person AGE 7yr+
- $24.95 per SENIOR (55yr+), MILITARY, and/or FIRST RESPONDER
- $18.95 per CHILD 3-6yr
- FREE CHILD 2 & under
SPRING/FALL (MONDAY – SUNDAY):
- $20.95 per person AGE 7yr+
- $17.95 per SENIOR (55yr+), MILITARY, and/or FIRST RESPONDER
- $14.95 per CHILD 3-6yr
- FREE CHILD 2 years & under
Admission includes unlimited Drive-Thru Safari and Walk-Thru Safari access, HogWILD Experience, EdZOOcational Animal Programs, and one free cup of animal food (limit one per car per visit) for one day. Parking is free.
Yes! American Express, Master Card, Visa, or Discover Card are accepted at the admission gate as well as the Gift Shop.
There’s lots to do and see at African Safari Wildlife Park! Browse the wide assortment of gifts and novelty items in our Gift Shop. Enjoy a great selection of menu favorites from burgers and hot dogs to ice cream, ICEE, fresh squeezed lemonade and more in the Safari Cafe. Stroll the Walk-Thru Safari, where Guests can enjoy a Camel Ride, catch a HogWILD show, meet and feed over 400+ budgies in the NEW Aviary Adventure, and our daily educational animal programs (see posted signs for schedule), and the kids will love Jungle Junction Playground!
With all there is to do and see, many visitors tell us they enjoy making a day of it! While you’re here, tour the Drive-Thru as many times as you like and feed the animals from the comfort of your own vehicle*. Some of our animals are more active during different times of the day, so on your second (or third) trip through you may catch a glimpse of an animal you didn’t see the first time, watch feedings or keeper interactions with the animals, and maybe even witness the miracle of life as baby animals are born regularly! Don’t miss the great photo opportunities! There’s always something new at African Safari Wildlife Park!
*For the health and well being of our animals, only the food we provide is permitted. Feeding the animals is at your own risk and you accept the risk of injury or vehicle damage by purchasing a ticket.
The animals aren’t the only ones who enjoy the food at African Safari Wildlife Park! The Safari Café features a wide variety of top quality menu items including hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, and more. Grab a cool treat at the Ice Cream Counter in the Safari Café as well! Many exhibits are viewable from our outdoor deck seating, so you won’t miss any of the fun while you enjoy your meal. There are picnic tables located throughout Safari Walk-Thru (sorry, no personal grills).
Yes! Here is a list of a few in the area:
| Our Guest Inn & Suites | 419-734-7111 |
| Comfort Inn | 1-800-221-2222 (419-625-4700) |
| Fairfield Inn | 419-732-2434 |
| Great Wolf Resort | 800-641-WOLF (9653) |
| Holiday Inn Express | 1-800-HOLIDAY (419-732-7322) |
| Kalahari Resort | 877-Kalahari (877-525-2427) |
| Sleep Inn | 419-732-7707 |
| Camp Sandusky | 1-800-431-7448 |
| Crystal Rock Campground | 419-684-7177 |
For more information and exact locations contact the Ohio Office of Travel & Tourism at 1-800-BUCKEYE, or the Ottawa Visitors Bureau at 419-734-4386. There are many hotels in the Sandusky and downtown Port Clinton areas that are not listed above.
African Safari Wildlife Park is Open Daily, Rain or Shine – we think you will enjoy the Park in a variety of weather conditions! Like most parks around the country, we do not offer rain checks.
Due to the regulations imposed by the United States Department of Agriculture, no outside food may be given to our animals. Disruption of their diet may result in illness or a closure of the Park.