Drive-Thru Safaris
MCCLAIN SAFARI - Brandon
“With a different exotic animal around every turn, our Safari Tour is certain to delight the child in all of us. Home to over 200 animals, our safari park is home to over 40 exotic species.”
Kid-friendly Features: Gift shop, restrooms, changing tables, water fountain, market, restaurant & bakery, petting zoo walking trail stroller accessible and wheelchair accessible
DRIVE THRU SAFARI EXPERIENCE: Feed included. Enjoy our exotics from the comfort of your own vehicle. Perfect for all Ages.
Admission:
Per Participant: $12
Infant: Free
SEMI- PRIVATE VEHICLE TOUR:Includes Petting Zoo Walking Trail 45 Minute Private Guided Tour that goes off-road & gets up close with our Animals. Perfect for Small Groups or Families.
Admission:
Per Participant: $30
8 Person Private: $240
12 Person Private: $360
PETTING ZOO WALKING TRAIL:
Walking Trail through our Petting Zoo, Guests are able to Feed Farm Animals, Kangaroos, Alpacas, Camels, & More! Perfect for all Ages & Wheelchair Accessible
Admission: Free
Hours:
Drive Thru Safari Experience:Monday – Sunday: 10AM– 6PM
Petting Zoo Walking Trail
Sunday – Monday: 8AM-6PM
Tuesday – Saturday: 8AM to Dusk
Address: 874 Holly Bush Road, Brandon, MS 39047
Phone: (601) 829-1101
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Safari Wild Animal Park & Preserve - Como
Safari Wild is a 450 Acre Authentic African Drive Through Safari Park and Wild Animal Preserve located in Historic Como, MS just 40 miles south of Memphis, TN. From the comfort of your own vehicle, you can drive through miles of Safari Roads as you view hundreds of rare and endangered animals. At Safari Wild you will have opportunities to get up close and personal with animals, interact, feed, and photograph.
Admission: Adults: $16
Children (2-12): $12
Paid Extras: Camel Rides - $8 a ride: children must be at least 3 years old to ride. Weekends only.
Giraffe Feeding - $5
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM (Last car enters at 4PM)
Sunday: 12PM-5PM (Last car enters at 4PM)
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day.
Address: 1549 Rooks Rd, Como, MS 38619
Phone: (662) 526-0001
photos courtesy of Safari Wild Animal Park & Preserve
Tupelo Buffalo Park & zoo - Tupelo
The Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo is dedicated to preserving each individual animal in our care, in both health and enrichment, and educating the public through access to species scarcely found or non-existent elsewhere in Mississippi. The Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo is home to over 260 animals.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10AM-4PM
Friday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM
Sunday: 11AM-4PM
(Last car permitted 30 minutes before closing)
Admission:
Per person: $10
Under 2 years: Free
Feed bags: $3
Address: 2272 North Coley Road, Tupelo, MS 38803
Phone: (662) 844-8709
Photo courtesy of Tupelo Buffalo Park
Blue Springs Safari - Blue Springs
“At Blue Springs Safari you will see and interact with a wide variety of animals. From exotic animals to domestic farm animals, you are sure to see something exciting! We provide a family friendly atmosphere that welcomes all ages!”
Admission: $15 per person (2 & under are free)
Paid Extras: Baby Room $15 per person
Come into the baby room to be up close and personal with Red Ruffed Lemurs, Ring Tailed Lemurs, and Coatimundis
Hours: Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday: 12PM-5PM
Thursday: 12PM-5PM
Friday: 12PM-5PM
Saturday: 9AM-6PM
Sunday: 1PM-6PM
Address: 135 CR 275, Blue Springs, MS 38828
Phone: (662) 401-2738
photo courtesy of Blue Springs Safari