Looking for a unique adventure that the entire family will enjoy? Well, we’ve got just the spot! This hidden gem located in northeastern Louisiana is the perfect place for a day trip that you’ll never forget. Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side?
Located about 45 minutes east of Monroe in the sleepy little town of Epps, Wild Country Safari Park is an epic escape that the whole family will love.
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You have the option to take a guided tour or drive your own vehicle through the 300-acre park.
Jarred A./Trip Advisor We recommend the guided tour, as if offers tons of fascinating information about this special place and all the animals within it. You’ll learn all about the animals, how they came to live at Wild Country Safari Park, and so much more.
There are more than 30 different species of animals at Wild Country Safari Park.
Wild Country Safari Park/Facebook During your tour, you’ll encounter beautifully exotic breeds like giraffes, kangaroos, wild bison, and more.
Purchase some feed so you have the opportunity to get up close and personal to these beautiful beasts.
Wild Country Safari Park/Facebook They aren’t shy and are used to being fed by humans, so don’t be shocked when they stick their head through the window looking for a snack!
There are also dozens of reptiles and birds.
Wild Country Safari Park/Facebook You’ll find lizards, turtles, and snakes, as well as some beautiful parrots, cockatoos, and more. Kids will have an absolute blast seeing all these different animals up close.
The park is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, but school field trips and tours for larger groups can be arranged on Tuesday through Friday as well. If you want to get wild on your birthday, you can even host a Safari Party at the park!
Wild Country Safari Park/Facebook Wild Country Safari Park also offers deals for larger groups. Call them up at (318) 878-3634 or click here for contact information and scheduling details.
If you plan to drive your own vehicle through the park, admission costs $12 for adults and $8 for kids. If you’d like to take a tour, admission costs $16 for adults and $10 for kids. Children under age three get in for free!
Wild Country Safari Park/Facebook Wild Country Safari Park’s hours vary by season:
May - September Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m.) Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
October - April Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m.) Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
Wild Country Safari Park is located at 8 Hobby Newton Rd., Epps, LA 71237. For more information, visit the park’s website here and follow along on its Facebook page here.
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Jarred A./Trip Advisor
We recommend the guided tour, as if offers tons of fascinating information about this special place and all the animals within it. You’ll learn all about the animals, how they came to live at Wild Country Safari Park, and so much more.
During your tour, you’ll encounter beautifully exotic breeds like giraffes, kangaroos, wild bison, and more.
They aren’t shy and are used to being fed by humans, so don’t be shocked when they stick their head through the window looking for a snack!
You’ll find lizards, turtles, and snakes, as well as some beautiful parrots, cockatoos, and more. Kids will have an absolute blast seeing all these different animals up close.
Wild Country Safari Park also offers deals for larger groups. Call them up at (318) 878-3634 or click here for contact information and scheduling details.
Wild Country Safari Park’s hours vary by season:
May - September Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m.) Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
October - April Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m.) Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
Have you ever been to Wild Country Safari Park? Let us know in the comments below!
If you find yourself in the southeastern part of the state, be sure to check out Global Wildlife, the largest free-roaming animal preserve in the country. Learn more about it here.
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