The East Texas Weekend Preview — Meet animals from all over the world from the comforts of your own car!
Below is a list of every Drive Thru Safari in our region.
Get up close and personal with zebras, camels and so many other amazing creatures this weekend!
Know of more Drive Thru Safaris around East Texas? Send their info to andrew.terpening@kltv.com to have it added!
Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park
- Open: Friday-Monday
- Times: 10am-4pm
- Where: 1100 W Prospect Rd, Jefferson
At Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park, we offer an unforgettable experience that connects visitors with nature and amazing wildlife. Whether you’re exploring our drive-thru zoo or staying in one of our Cabins, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
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Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari
- Open: Monday-Sunday
- Summer Times: 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat) | 1pm-5pm (Sun)
- Where: 1200 CR 4405, Jacksonville
Nestled in the lush piney woods of East Texas, 12 miles East of Jacksonville, TX. Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari is a wildlife park that is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. See over two dozen exotic and endangered species that thrive in an open habitat similar to their native territory. At your own pace, enjoy a self-guided drive through the hills and open savannahs of this 300-acre preserve.
Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari
- Open: Monday-Sunday
- Times: 10:30am-4:30pm
- Where: 1782 Hwy 59 N , Jefferson
A drive thru safari and petting zoo with a narrow gauge train around the outer perimeter of the park. Petting & Walk-Thru Zoo is included in admission price. One pound bag of feed is $6.50. Vegetables available upon request.
Rocky Ridge Drive-Thru Safari
- Open: Monday-Sunday
- Summer Times: 10am-4pm (Mon-Sat) | 11am-4pm (Sun)
- Where: 3350 FM 1256, Eustace
A drive thru safari and petting zoo with a narrow gauge train around the outer perimeter of the park. Petting & Walk-Thru Zoo is included in admission price. One pound bag of feed is $6.50. Vegetables available upon request.
Texas Zoofari Park
- Open: Monday-Sunday
- Times: 9am-3:30pm
- Where: 9773 FM 429, Kaufman
At the Texas Zoofari Park, you can spend time with our resident animals in several ways. Observe them from your vehicle on the safari drive-thru or get up close and personal during a stroll through our village walk-thru.
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