Safari Rides

Global Wildlife Safari Ride thrills guests with up-close visits

The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is unusual among the mid Atlantic area zoos as the only one with an escorted truck (ride through) safari.

Adventure on a one hour ride that winds through four different paddocks encompassing twenty five wooded acres.

For many riders, half the fun is bouncing along in the army surplus troop carrier called a deuce and a half.  It lumbers through and over mud, rocks, water and stumps with the dexterity of mahout’s elephant on shikari in India. It essentially makes its own roads and is not for the faint of heart.
Along the way you will encounter furred and feathered friends  including giant birds like Ostrich and Emu. Hoofed mammals from six continents including African Zebra, North American bison, Asian and African antelope, European deer, Eurasian wild sheep, and South American Llama may also pay a visit as well as unusual cattle, donkey and goat breeds from around the world.  They’re all there for the fun, feeding and photographing!

Global Wildlife Safari Ride
Departs on Weekends only 12:30 and 2:00 weather permitting. Requires a minimum of 10 riders for each departure.

For best availability, we recommend arriving early and purchasing your Safari ticket when you enter the Zoo. You will have a seat reserved on the next available departure.

Adults (13 and up) $14.95
Children (12 and under) $9.95

This is a fun, feeding and “foto” opportunity. All riders must be at least 36″ tall and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. (Sorry, but FuFeFo is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. For safety reasons, babies and guests under 36″ tall will not be allowed on the ride.)

All tours are subject to availability and do not include park admission. Park admission is required. Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Animal interactions may vary.