Wild Animal Safari - Springfield/Strafford, Missouri

"100/10. Come here any chance you get- even if you have to go out of your way. If you’re an animal lover, you will be so thrilled. This facility has made so many trips incredible for me and my family. I will keep coming as long as they are open. They have awesome interactive animal experiences that you cannot get anywhere else. This is a must do. All of the habitats are well done and the animals look and act happy and well taken care of. I will always support this park!!! Can be a teeny bit expensive in all honesty, but I’d pay it every single time and continue to do the extra food, experiences, and souvenirs because it’s so amazing."

"Bucket List Dreams at Wild Animal Safari I visited Wild Animal Safari to check off a bucket list item—getting up close to pet a sloth! 🦥 Roma and Zuki were both so sweet, and the encounter was fantastic. Roma especially stole my heart with her gentle nature. The staff were wonderful, and our bus driver was both informative and friendly, which made the tour even more enjoyable. The animals are clearly well cared for and healthy, which makes the whole experience even more special. When you visit, I recommend the bus ride over driving your own car. You’ll get great information about the animals, and you don’t have to worry about the stress of driving—just sit back, relax, and enjoy. Be sure to buy some animal food beforehand to feed them and capture amazing photos. This place truly gives you memories to last a lifetime—great staff, wonderful animals, and an experience I’d happily recommend to anyone!"

"The 2 ladies inside were so helpful and friendly. Reptile are was clean and easy to view. It was chilly and drizzly out but we still walked around the animals were energetic, not stressed and all looked so good. We laughed until we cried as we drove the 5 miles around. The animals were really interactive and so many babies❤️"

"The Wild Animal Safari and Drive-Thru Safari were a completely unplanned stop on our trip. We saw the signs on the way home and decided to check it out, and I’m so glad we did. You can purchase feed to give to the animals, which makes the experience much more interactive and fun. We did both the walk-through and the drive-thru portions. The drive-thru was definitely a little intimidating—the animals come right up to your vehicle, stick their heads inside, and sometimes even block the road. Patience is key, especially if they know you still have food (they’re in no rush to move on). We tried to ration the feed so we could give a little to as many animals as possible. Once the next car approached, the animals would slowly make their way down the line. All in all, it was absolutely worth the stop. It was thrilling to be so close to the animals, and feeding a giraffe by hand is something I will never forget."

"This place was so fun! It was a beautiful day! Getting to see and feed the animals makes the experience that much better. The kids really enjoyed themselves and the staff were super friendly! The only issues were the bathroom was dirty and it didn't look like they kept some of the areas up very well. But the animals didn't seem to be malnourished or mistreated. All in all we had a wonderful experience and would recommend it for anyone with children or a love of animals."