Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee has earned the sixth spot on a new list of the top 20 local safari parks in the nation.
According to data released by car rental company SIXT, U.S. searches for local safari parks skyrocketed by 781% over the past year. SIXT ranked the destinations using a multifaceted analysis that compared the total number of species and physical space, alongside secondary factors like pricing and social-media popularity.
As America’s first cageless zoo, Lion Country Safari offers an immersive wildlife experience across its 600-acre property. The park is home to roughly 90 species, featuring the largest herd of zebras in the U.S. Visitors can enjoy the self-guided tour from the comfort of their own vehicles. General admission tickets are $50 on weekdays and $55 on weekends.
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Lion Country Safari
Where: 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd., in Loxahatchee.
Tickets: General admission tickets are $50 on weekdays and $55 on weekends.
More information: 561-793-1084 or visit the zoo’s website: lioncountrysafari.com/
Emmy Bailey is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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