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Harmony Park Safari - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Take a wild ride at the Alabama Safari Park
Story and photos by Nick Thomas
Visitors to the Alabama Safari Park this summer can expect many of the animal residents to personally greet their human guests. In fact, you’ll have many eating out of the palm of your hand – literally.
Home to more than 800 animals, visitors to the 350-acre wildlife park just south of Montgomery in Hope Hull drive the facility’s 3-mile winding gravel road while pausing periodically to hand-feed the free-roaming zebras, llamas, ostriches, and many other species from food buckets through car windows.
“It’s very safe, but there are rules that should be followed,” says park founder and CEO Eric Mogensen. “For example, you must always remain in your vehicle. You can ride in the bed of a pickup truck, but you absolutely cannot exit your vehicle. We have staff constantly monitoring the park, ensuring everyone follows the rules.”
In addition to catering to the daily stream of curious tourists, the park is dedicated to wildlife conservation as part of the Zoofari Parks group, which operates similar facilities in other states.
“We work closely with other zoos and private breeders around the country on captive breeding programs to build a healthy population of animals,” Mogensen says. This includes their sister parks, Virginia Safari Park, Gulf Breeze Zoo in Florida, and their newest Texas Safari Park, which is opening soon. “Our collection (of animals) depends upon availability, and proper management depends upon facilities and staffing.”
The park also supports conservation projects both nationally and globally, as well as native Alabama wildlife programs, by offering grants ranging from $100 to $5,000. Supported projects include the Siaga Conservation Alliance, Pygmy Hippo Research, tortoise population research at the University of West Florida, the International Crane Foundation, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
“We budget a certain percentage of our income to be used towards our conservation programs,” Mogensen says. “We believe that there are habitats and species around the world that need additional funding for their programs, and we are able to assist. Our guests can enjoy the fact that while they are enjoying our park, they are actually helping our conservation efforts.”
Mogensen says the park is entirely self-funding, accepting neither donations nor state or federal money. “Because we have been doing this for a long time, we have developed a successful business model that allows us to be self-sufficient. We operate on income generated by admissions, feed sales, our gift shop, and animal encounters.”
Feeding some new friends
In addition to the self-driving tour, animal encounters include hand-feeding giraffes with lettuce (available on-site). From the raised viewing platform, visitors can stand eye-to-eye with the tallest terrestrial animal in the world which, on average, towers some 16 feet over fellow inhabitants in their native African savannahs and woodlands.
For an additional cost, visitors can also feed vegetable sticks to the newest park residents – the slow-moving but gentle two-toed sloths. And in a separate exhibit, Madagascar’s most famous mammals – lemurs – are on display. The park’s ring-tailed and black-and-white ruffed lemurs represent two of the 100 lemur species that are only native to the west African island nation.
There’s also a petting area with goats, potbellied pigs, chickens, and baby llamas, and at the Kangaroo Walk-About area, the famous bouncing Aussie marsupials could be leaping effortlessly across the grassland, lazing in the Southern sun, or tending to baby joeys in their pouches. Barnaby and Armstid, a pair of Giant Anteaters, are also recent additions to the park’s menagerie.
While Alabama is home to several traditional zoos, Mogensen doesn’t view the park attraction as a commercial rival.
Different from a zoo
“Before we built this park we were in close contact with the management of the Montgomery Zoo and have been careful to be an asset rather than competition,” he says. “We offer a very different experience than the Montgomery or Birmingham Zoos because our park is a drive-thru safari park. Guests can interact more with the animals and have closer encounters with various animals. It’s worth noting that our organizations are very supportive of one another.”
The region just south of Montgomery was selected for the Alabama park site due to the abundant grazing fields. And with Interstate 65 just minutes away, there’s easy access for travelers passing through the area looking for an interesting detour.
For the animals’ safety, visitors cannot provide outside food of any kind, but buckets of suitable feed are available for $5 at the gift shop. But with a constant mobile human food delivery service throughout the day, could the animals overeat?
“Our animals tend to self-regulate when being fed,” Mogensen says. “That is why every trip through is a different experience. When an animal eats and gets full, it will tend to move off and settle down for a nice rest.”
In addition to daily park passes, annual memberships are also available offering unlimited visits.
“We are constantly adding new animals and exhibits and are always planning for the future,” says Mogensen. “A guest should always notice something new with each visit.”
The Alabama Safari Park is open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas days), with summer hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last admission is 4 p.m. Adults are $22.95, with discounts for children, seniors, and the military. Admission grants access to the Safari Drive-Thru and Walk-Thru areas for the entire day (receipts allow re-entry to the park). Wagon rides are also available for $10 per person.
The park is located off I-65 at Exit 158 at 1664 Venable Road, Hope Hull. Phone 334-288-2105 or go to www.alabamasafaripark.com for more information.
Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) and has written features, columns, and interviews for numerous magazines and newspapers.
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“ After the car ride around the park, go into the gift shop to buy animal food for the giraffe and bird area. ” in 22 reviews
“ It's super fun and a new experience to be able to be face to face with an ostrich or a zebra or llamas . ” in 14 reviews
“ I was holding on to it tightly and he grabbed the side of the bucket with his teeth and ripped it out of my hands. ” in 13 reviews
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1664 Venable Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
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About 1.5 h if you pull over and feed them as you go
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Best zoo ever!!! Get to feed all the animals personally it's so awesome!!! Llamas are a bit greedy with the food so watch out. Especially the CAMELS!!! They will snatch that bucket so easy and out your hands so be careful and even get an extra one to pour into and use if you do want to feed them and not lose your whole bucket. Experience is 10/10 would come again!
Good entertainment for the entire family, if you are planning to feed the animals be sure to buy plenty. One bucket won't do it. You will run out well before the half way mark. I'm
What a wonderful, unexpected find near Montgomery! We went to the Safari Park with relatively low expectations and we were impressed! All of us have been on safaris on the continent of Africa before, and I think we were amazed by how much interaction you could have the animals here. They came right up to the car, whether or not you had food or not but clearly, they were looking for food. The price of admission got you just that but you could purchase buckets of feed to use throughout the ride, and the attendant was kind enough to let us know which animals will eat a lot, and potentially also knock the bucket out of our hands! So, we began driving well-informed and fed a number of animals. We were a little surprised by how comfortable they were sticking their heads in the car to eat, and to just look around it seemed. We rolled the windows up when there were animals that we definitely did not want coming into the car. There was a good variety of animals - camels, llamas, ostriches, emus, bison, kudus, wildebeest, impala, blackbucks, zebras, impalas, and watusi. After we finished the drive, we had a chance to go and see the goats, pigs, and feed the birds. There was also a giraffe feeding area, and you could purchase greens to feed them as well. They had a little outback with kangaroos that you could walk through and see. The value here was pretty good for $25 a ticket. They also offer a military discount which is $2 off and the entire party can use it if you purchase it inside the park as it can't be applied online. This activity was great for kids and adults as well. Highly recommend
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2/15/23 First time visitor. Got there around 11 am on a Wednesday. Park was pretty empty. ADMISSION: We got our tickets at the gift shop. Miss Daphne greeted us and was super pleasant to talk to. FEEDING ANIMALS: Is extra and can add up. I agree with other Yelpers that 3 to 4 buckets will help you get through the park. They don't give extra buckets, so if you bring a couple of extra plastic cups to separate the feed a bit it'll help you to ration. But feed the animals out of the white buckets only. When we were done, we went back to the gift shop and bought lettuce for the giraffes and budgie sticks for the parakeets. LLAMAS: We were ambushed immediately by these THUGS. They will step right in front and block you from moving forward while their accomplices approach you on the side. They won't let any of the smaller mammals feed either. They will also chase after your car too! CAMELS: Be prepared to lose your ENTIRE bucket of feed as they will grab onto the bucket too. I can see where choosing not to feed the animals could be an option for some as it can be intimidating and scary for young children. Realizing that these are WILD animals, you're not allowed to pet them and they could bite, I made sure I had food to feed them if my window was rolled down. If you point out the different looking piles of poo, and ask them to match the animal with their poo, that may be the thing that keeps some kids more engaged if they need a distraction from some of the animals. We were able to take our time and pulled on the side to let some cars pass us. When you're done, there's a walking portion where you'll see the goats, anteaters, an aviary, kangaroos, lemurs and then giraffes. Admission covers you all day. With the two of us, we did it in about 2-2.5 hours.
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This was an awesome experience! They have the giraffes separated on their own spot with a nice little fenced walking trail with other animals around. On the same side of the entrance you'll see the picnic tables and the walkway to it. They have a gift shop and that's where you get the food to feed the animals. The drive is a good way so make sure you get plenty of food for the duration of the drive if you want the animals to come close to your car. They do not come if you don't have food, lol . Also, make sure you're ok with your car being bumped (no real damage happened to my car but it could). They have zebras, llamas, goats and camels but the camels are gated so you have to drive close by to feed them. The speed is very slow while you go through as all the animals are scattered. Make sure the driver is not distracted and that you guys stop completely before you feed the animals. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and my kids and nieces want to come back again.
Zebras on the driving trail
Overall great experience. The llamas are pretty demanding. We did get four buckets for the three of us. We also brought bigger empty buckets as suggested and do
We made a stop just to see this place along our trip. So much fun! It took about 45-50 minutes to do the driving portion where you feed the animals out of the window. Then we paid for a sloth encounter and also a few bird feeding sticks. The sloth encounter was an extra $40 for just me but it was so worth it! And my son is still talking about all the fun animals he saw and it's been a few days now. It's such a sweet and fun experience! Oh, and those camels don't play hahaha pulled the bucket right out of my husband's hand! Staff is sweet and kind and super helpful! Bathrooms are nice and kept clean. Great place!
Wow! What a great time. So I have a recommendation, go to the gift shop and get an Air freshener. You will want it. You get to drive through the entire park and pet/feed so many animals! It was so much fun, we were laughing till we cried, in awe, and my friend may have been a little scared. Also, the zebras are brave and wild. Save plenty of food for them. Look at the pics and GO HERE!!! After you drive through stop back by the gift shop and grab a chocolate coated banana!!!
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The Alabama Safari Park surpassed our expectations. My husband and I took my mother, and we thought it was one of the coolest places "ever". We can't wait to take our grandchildren, when they come visit next Spring from out west.
Beautiful place, we took a trip from Birmingham and it was worth it! Staff are very friendly and the gift shop and bathrooms are very clean. We will definitely be back! There's so much too see and explore.
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What to Expect at Harmony Park Safari in Huntsville
If you are looking for a new adventure with animal encounters, there is a hidden gem located right here in Huntsville, Alabama. Harmony Park Safari is a mix between a drive through zoo and hands on animal encounters.
Grab your Cash and a Bucket
Once you arrive, you will pull up to a welcome window where you will pay your admission fee and purchase food for the animals. They take cash and check only - no cards. We highly recommend getting a bucket for $5. You will most likely use every bit of it!
You can also rent an SUV to drive through the park instead of using your personal vehicle, this is a great idea if you are worried about dirt, horns, or hooves accidentally ruining the finish on your transportation.
Enjoy the Ride
Driving through the park, you will see a variety of animals! Some will be waiting for you, sticking their heads right against the window. We saw lots of “farm animals” like pigs, cows, longhorns, and goats. They also had deer, rams, bison, emus, a giraffe, a camel, and llamas! The park encourages you to stay in the vehicle, keeping the doors locked, but you are able to feed to animals out of your window with the provided cups.
Side note: trying to feed the animals and take pictures is nearly impossible. We highly suggest putting the phone/camera away and enjoy the moment - otherwise you might feed the phone to a longhorn!
Feed the Animals
After driving through the Safari, you can then park and take a short walk to the Reptile House , the Pigsty, and the Turtle Enclosure. The Reptile House was full of snakes, alligators, lizards, and more! They have a few species of albino reptiles as well.
The Pigsty is a large fenced in area with a huge family of pigs. They range from large to absolutely tiny! The park offers free popcorn to toss over the fence, they snort and run as fast as their little legs will carry them to the special treats.
The Turtle Enclosure was by far our favorite part! We purchased some lettuce for $1 to feed the tortoises and they loved it! They were munching the lettuce and following us around the entire pen.
As someone who isn’t around animals (other than our two dogs) very often, it was a fun experience! Feeding the animals is a little intimidating but at the end of the day the animals were really only worried about the food and were very pleasant. They are wild animals, but you could tell that they were also used to having people in their space which is reassuring. The Harmony Park Safari staff was helpful and had all the tools we needed to have the best experience. The Park is definitely something you should add to your schedule if you are visiting Huntsville! It’s great for kids, families, friends, and couples!
Harmony Park Safari
431 Clouds Cove Rd SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
March - November
10:00am - Sunset
Last Admission taken an hour before Sunset
$10 per person
2 and under are free
Cash and Check Only
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Harmony Park Safari – One of Huntsville’s Best Kept Secrets
April 8, 2016 By Guest Blogger
People can live for years in the area and not know it exists, even though this hidden gem is a guaranteed adventure for all ages.
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Harmony Park Safari
Tucked away on its grounds is a kangaroo habitat, a reptile room (with all sorts of creepy crawlies), a tortoise trail, and their drive through zoo.
Guests can purchase an optional bucket of feed to give to the animals in the drive through zoo, which include llamas, bison, zebras, and some very friendly emus.
The feed bucket is expected by most of the animals in the drive through zoo, so if you don’t bring one, expect to receive some condescending looks from the wildlife.
More Information: Harmony Park Safari and Drive Through Zoo
- Harmony Park Safari is open 7 days a week from 10 am to sunset
- Cost: $9 per person, kids 2 and under free, food buckets are $5 each
- Address: 431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
- Phone: (877) 726-4625
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Harmony Park Safari ‘permanently closed’
- Updated: May. 08, 2023, 1:33 p.m. |
- Published: May. 05, 2023, 9:28 a.m.
Harmony Park Safari has closed after 30 years. (Huntsville Times file photo)
- William Thornton | [email protected]
Note: Alabama Safari Park, in Hope Hull, is still open for business.
The Huntsville area’s drive-thru zoo has apparently closed.
Entry is barred to Harmony Park Safari in the New Hope community by ropes, and the park’s website has been deactivated. A Google search for the park says that it is “permanently closed.”
A recorded message on the park’s phone number says, “After 30 years, we will be permanently closing our gates. From this day forward, we are permanently closed. Thanks to all of our patrons from 51 states, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada, too. God bless each and every one, and we hope each of our patrons enjoyed their stay at Harmony Park Safari.”
WHNT attempted, but was unable, to get answers on why the park closed.
Located on Clouds Cove Road Southeast, the attraction was lauded as a “hidden gem” for families and boasted giraffes, zebras, emus, llamas and other animals in an outdoor park setting.
It made news i n 2017 when one of its kangaroos bit a nine-year-old girl’s ear, resulting in 14 stitches. A year later, a n altercation between a visitor and an employee went viral on social media.
Over the years, the park was cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for failure to maintain fencing, which resulted in the 2021 death of deer and sheep due to predators, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Other citations dealt with shelter and proper veterinary care.
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NO outside animals allowed NO exceptions.
WELCOME TO TENNESSEE SAFARI PARK
Feed Cup Pricing $3 each or four Cups for $10
DRIVE-THRU SAFARI
Drive your own vehicle or sign up for a Safari Truck Tour!
Safari Truck Tours are first come first serve sign-ups in the gift shop (must p ay combo price).
Pre-booking only available for group reservations.
Welcome to our largest addition yet!
See over 100 animals of 25 species in our large open spaces at the Drive-Thru Safari. The Safari section is located just up the roa d from
Keys tone Safari's walk-thru par k.
Please do NOT feed or interact with the Zebra's. Any guest not following this rule will be escorted out of the park without refund. This rule is set in place to keep our guests and animals safe.
Safari Truck Tours
-Our 1970s ex-military vehicles are outfitted with bull bars and undercarriage framing to protect our animals, and you!
-Our tour guides are not just drivers! They are well equipped and highly trained to handle any questions and any encounters with our wild animals. Education is important to us as it is to you - come prepared to learn about our animals from nose to tail!
-You will get up close and personal with over 100 wild animals on this hour long trek across 80 acres of Rolling Plains, Thick Fore sts and Deep Waters!
For your safety and to allow us to continue this amazing experience, we ask that you follow our rules listed here and given by the tour guides before embarking on each adventure!
Safari Truck Tour Rules
Remain seated while the truck is in motion
Do Not exit the safari truck while on tour
Do Not hang over the rail of the truck
Hold on to all personal belongings. Tour guides cannot exit the truck to retrieve them right away
Only feed provided by keystone safari may be fed to the animals. Walk-thru feed Is not permitted in the drive-thru
Have fun and enjoy feeding our feathery and furry friends!
Safari Drive-Thru (Personal Car)
Gates close 45 minute before closing
Keystone Safari and it’s affiliates are not responsible for damages to any vehicle. Drivers assume all liability when entering the Drive-Thru section of the park.
Personal Vehicle Rules
Stay in the vehicle!
Only open your windows, no hatche s or doors
No outside animals of any kind.
Walk-thru feed is not permitted in the drive-thru
No trailers, buses, RVs, convertibles or soft tops
Stay on the Safari Road at all times
Speed Limit 2 MPH. Keep the animals safe!
Please only pass at the designated passing zones
Jeeps Are Welcome!
We are excited to share the gravel road with our friends who have no roof
Enjoy our safari tour from the comfort of your Jeep
Rules For Jeeps
Must have Full Doors or Half Doors
*No Tube or Non-Metal Doors
Stay in the vehicle! Do not exit your vehicle or hang out of it
No outside animals of any kind
Speed Limit 2 MPH. Keep the animals safe
Animal List
Guanacos, Llamas, Miniature Donkeys, Highlander Cattle, Emu, Rhea, Nilgai, Pere David’s Deer, Blue Wildebeest , Scimitar-Horned Oryx, Fallow Deer, American Bison, Yak, Common Eland, Turkey, Grant's Zebra, Water Buffalo, Elk and more!
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Alabama Safari Park is set on 350 acres and features animals from all over the world - from Australia to Uganda - including giraffes and llamas. ... Interact with our animals safely from your vehicle while exploring our 350-acre drive-thru safari, on foot walking through our village walk-about, up close when feeding the giraffes on the ...
Safari Drive-Thru. View wild animals from the comfort of your own vehicle in the most natural environment possible! Take a drive on the wild side! In the safari, you'll be able to see animals roam naturally over 350 acres. The animals are free to run, play, jump, frolic, and swim as they wish! Drive your vehicle over three miles of maintained ...
Alabama Safari Park, a drive-thru safari adventure park, is open 363 days a year. See our hours, ticket prices and more on our visitor information page. ... *The Alabama Safari Park is open daily! Military receives $2.00 off each admission with valid Active U.S. Military I.D. Purchase tickets online Animal Feed. FEED BUCKET $5.00:
About. At Alabama Safari Park, you can see our resident animals, including sweet llamas and cute lemurs to exotic kangaroos and zebras. Feed the giraffes from our Giraffe Tower. Drive through our 350-acre park more than once to spy as many animals as you can. Interact with our animals safely from your vehicle while exploring our 350-acre drive ...
Alabama Safari Park, a drive-thru safari adventure park, is open 363 days a year. See our hours, ticket prices and more on our visitor information page. Homeschool Day is February 28. February Savings For Locals. X. Weather: 53° Time open: 9 am - 4 pm, Last Car Accepted at 3 pm; Contact: 334-288-2105 ;
It is a private zoo created by animal lovers and run for like minded people. ... I would not drive your brand new vehicle through the drive- thru safari! Part of the awesome experience is the animals coming up to your vehicle, which then doesn't prevent scratches. ... Sumiton, AL. Ticket prices? Delores T. Huntsville, AL 4 contributions. From ...
Admission grants access to the Safari Drive-Thru and Walk-Thru areas for the entire day (receipts allow re-entry to the park). Wagon rides are also available for $10 per person. The park is located off I-65 at Exit 158 at 1664 Venable Road, Hope Hull. Phone 334-288-2105 or go to www.alabamasafaripark.com for more information.
The Alabama Safari Park is located in Montgomery County at Exit 158 off I-65 in Hope Hull, Alabama. The Alabama Safari Park is an easy drive from Birmingham or Mobile, Pensacola or Destin, and surrounding cities in NW Florida and southern Alabama. The park makes for a great stop to and from the beaches to make the drive more interesting! Follow ...
Alabama Safari Park, located in the heart of Alabama, is an extraordinary 350-acre sanctuary offering visitors the chance to encounter over 500 exotic animals through a thrilling drive-through safari, interactive experiences, and educational programs.
Alabama Safari Park is a drive-through zoo Alabama that's located just outside of Montgomery. SeaDreams/Tripadvisor. It's a definite must-visit for any animal lover. The park is open 363 days a year and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Covering 350 acres, this unique animal attraction allows visitors to feed a variety of animals from the ...
The Alabama Safari Park is located in Montgomery County at Exit 158 off I-65 in Hope Hull, Alabama. The Alabama Safari Park is an easy drive from Atlanta, Birmingham or Mobile, Pensacola or Destin and surrounding cities in NW Florida and southern Alabama. Then I - 65 South to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road.
54 reviews of Alabama Safari Park "We were driving through Alabama and stopped here on a whim. We found out they just opened in March. The animals were very happy to come to the car for feed and pets. We were told that the bison were "shy," but one came up to the car our first time through, and two came up the second time. You can drive through the park as many times as you want in that day.
Harmony Park Safari. 431 Clouds Cove Rd SE. Huntsville, AL 35803. March - November. 10:00am - Sunset. Last Admission taken an hour before Sunset. $10 per person. 2 and under are free. Cash and Check Only.
Join Molly & The Legend as they drive through one of the wildest animal attractions they have ever experienced: Alabama Safari Park. This drive through safa...
There's no need to be shy, when so much fun and wonder is afoot. No matter which way you're coming through the state, Alabama Safari Park is just a hop, skip, and a jump along the path to your ...
350-ACRE DRIVE-THRU ADVENTURE! ALABAMA MONTGOMERY GUIDEBOOK A Visitor's Souvenir Guide to the Park Animals. 2 3 Mark each animal off as you see them! X. 4 5 ... 40,000 now live in state and national parks, zoos and ranches. Despite its enormous and clumsy appearance, the bison has amazing speed and agility, reaching speeds of 30 mph. FUN FACT
More Information: Harmony Park Safari and Drive Through Zoo. Harmony Park Safari is open 7 days a week from 10 am to sunset. Cost: $9 per person, kids 2 and under free, food buckets are $5 each. Address: 431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803. Phone: (877) 726-4625.
Harmony Park Safari is located at 31 Clouds Cove Road S.E. in the New Hope community. Call them at 256-723-3880. Haley Laurence | [email protected].
Harmony Park Safari is open 10am until sunset, last car in one hour before sunset! March through November. Harmony Park Safari , Huntsville, Alabama, Exotic & endangered animals, drive through the Harmony Park Safarim, Educational Agricultural working ranch, free-ranging exotic , endangered animal ranch, federally licensed nature preserve.
The Huntsville area's drive-thru zoo has apparently closed. Entry is barred to Harmony Park Safari in the New Hope community by ropes, and the park's website has been deactivated. A Google ...
Tennessee Safari Park offer both a drive through safari park and a walk through zoo, serving greater Memphis TN, Jackson TN, Nashville TN, Chattanooga TN, South Haven MS, Tupelo MS, Oxford MS, Jonesboro AK, Huntsville and Birmingham AL. Home; Ticket/Feed Cup Pricing ... The Tennessee Safari Park boasts a 7.5 mile drive through safari and a 20 ...
Explore the wildlife from your car at Keystone Safari, a drive-thru safari park with over 50 species of animals. Book your tickets online now.