This is such a cool safari park... its a hidden gem TBH. They have farm animals which you can pet and larger animals you can observe and get relatively close too. Of course their big attraction is the drive thru animal park which you take your own car along a dirt trail and can feed (if you choose) various animals. The price for this place will not break the bank. A couple of observations to improve: 1) It needs to be maintained more... some of the exhibits just feel like add-ons on top of add-ons and it feels dated. 2) A refresh and modernization to the walking trails would be good. 3) A proper cafe or even drink stations with covered seating would be nice. Something more than just random popup trailers. 4) A more permanent (possibly lit) sign off highway 87 would be nice (if possible) Again this place is awesome, would come back! read more

My Husband and I came here on my Birthday, and it was the most fun and entertaining experience!! First, we did the drive through, and I was not ready for how hard we would laugh and how aggressive an ostrich can be. They come and dart their heads in to get food. Also, the llamas and alpacas will follow your car if they want more food. Hilarious. We repeated to ourselves several times not to feed the donkey and the zebras, as they can bite! We actually drove through the whole thing twice, and I'm really glad we did. More and more animals came to our car the second time around. There are camels that are feet taller than our car. We were able to feed and interact with some more huge gentle giants and also learned to roll the windows up if an ostrich was running towards us! The walk-through portion is fun as well, we fed some barnyard animals and even pet a kangaroo! The big, exciting part for me though was when we got to feed carrots to the giraffes. They are so huge but so docile and they take the carrots with their tongues. This was really a fun experience, with us even putting the carrots in our mouths for them to give us "kisses". All the staff members are friendly and helpful, the areas are well kept and the animals seem to be well cared for. The price is $15 to enter, and that includes the drive through and walk through, you get a wrist band so you can go to each as many times in your visit that you want to. The cups of feed are $3 each the first time, and then an additional dollar for refills. The giftshop was cute with lots of fun stuff to purchase. There is also a food vendor there on site with some yummy foods, and an area with picnic tables to enjoy a nice lunch. This was a great time, and I will recommend to anyone in Fayetteville or surrounding areas! read more

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A Hidden NC Gem for Families We had the most amazing time at Aloha Zoo in Cameron this week -- it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves! From the moment we arrived, our toddlers were wide-eyed with excitement, and the fun didn't stop. We explored exhibits featuring monkeys, hyenas, tigers, crocodiles, giraffes, and so many other animals -- each one more fascinating than the last. A highlight for our little ones (and us!) was getting to feed the animals -- it's such an interactive, up-close experience that they'll be talking about for a long time. But hands down, the most unforgettable part was the drive-through safari. Where else can a camel stick its head through your car window and nearly steal your taco bowl? This zoo is a perfect, family-friendly adventure with a personal, welcoming feel. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun, memorable day trip. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We had a nice experience at Aloha Safari Park. The drive-thru was great because you see different big animals too. Animals came up close to you while you feed them. With your ticket, you can also do the walk-thru. Lots of varieties of animals. Overall 10/10 experience & a short day trip from the Triangle. read more

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Great place for some family fun of all ages. Prices are a little high but you get your money's worth for sure. Goats and small animals you can feed while walking and a few larger animals to see. Giraffes can be fed for $3 additional. Other animal food costs $3 but you get to keep the cup ($1 refills for life if you bring the cup back). The drive through part is a blast and you can do it unlimited times in your visit, if you drive a truck I recommend sitting in the bed. read more

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I've been avoiding the Aloha Safari Zoo because I try to only visit AZA accredited zoos, but I recently went for their Holiday Lights. Admission was $10 per person over the age of 2. While the light portion was all within the confines of your vehicle while driving through, you were able to walk around afterwards. There were a lot of lights all along the route, but you can see some animals running around being annoyed by all the cars and lights. It was obviously dark during the walking portion since it had to be dusk (or later) to see the holiday lights. While I admit all the animals are cute and fun to see, they should be resting rather than having a bunch of people walk by keeping them up. read more

So it's $15 a person for adults. You can buy a cup of food for 3$ to feed the animals and it's 1$ for a refill. Pretty cheap and you get a good amount to give out. Plus, you can pay 3$ for a cup of about 6 carrots to feed the giraffes and it's so worth it! The animals are great and they have a good variety. Plus, you pay the one fee and you can do BOTH the walk around part and the drive through! So worth it. read more

Amazing zoo!! pretty affordable for families. Amazing for dates. well maintained animals everything was in perfect condition. There's a drive-through around the zoo so you can drive and feed the animals which is pretty amazing. You can see zebras, camels, llamas, and many more. They also have their walk through zoo where they have monkeys parrots and capybara's. they also have a section where you can feed the giraffes for three dollars which in my opinion is pretty affordable and fun.Overall, it was really fun experience. read more

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Fun seeing different animals and feeding them. Especially giraffes. I worry about the tigers small cage and they pace as if they're sad and anxious. Also no one there speaks Hawaiian (I live in Hawai'i and tried to speak to someone in 'Õlelo Hawai'i' and the clerk looked at me weird. read more

We took my god daughter who is four for the day and she loved it. There are two sections, one you walk around feeding the goats, giraffes. Through the walk thru part, you also see the monkeys, tigers and birds. Then you can get in your car and feed the other animals. They did have a good truck while we were there, not sure if the same one is already there but the tacos, rice and beans were delicious. They also have a gift shop where you can purchase stuffed animals, ice cream soda pop and chips. We would definitely go again! It was a lot of fun! They also offer a veterans discount. read more

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I've been here about once a year since I moved to NC. They have added a drive through section as opposed to a staff run tour, which is a nice addition to the experience. The animals are all so friendly and gentle, and the park has a huge variety of animals from fennec foxes to giraffes. Prices are reasonable and there are nice seating areas in the shade to relax or take a break from the heat. My only concern is that there is a single capybara near the swan pool that is in desperate need of fresh clean water. Poor guy looked hot and he only had dirty water with trash in it to cool off in. read more

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When we first pulled in we were a little skeptical as it doesn't look like much but we were so wrong! I've never seen such diversity of animals in one place. They all seemed extremely well cared for and happy. After we did the walk through we did the drive through portion. TIP: there are a LOT of Emu, Donkeys, Llama, Deer and some very hungry Ostriches that will eat all of your food quickly so get a few extra cups for the drive-through. Second TIP: keep the animal food cups for your next visit and only pay $1 for food vs $3. They do recycle the cups so if you don't want to keep it there are black collection boxes throughout. read more

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I cannot recommend this experience enough. Worth every single penny. Side note: the price is more than reasonable for what you get; I would have expected a much higher fee! As an avid animal advocate, I have not been to a zoo in over a decade. The ethicality of this organization was the primary basis of my visit and I must say, I was not disappointed. I was expecting a few animals, nothing crazy, and about an hour time parameter. Wrong! I could stay from open to close. The drive through zoo was absolutely beautiful (even on a rainy day!) and the walk through zoo has been implanted in my brain as a core memory. All of the animals were very friendly, well taken care of, and had such huge personalities. Not to mention, the wonderful staff! Everyone was pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable. I can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Was there July 17, 2025. Really Hot day. Our phones went into Hi-Temp overload and shut down. Anyway, it was amazing to get up close to the animals. The drivethrough was really awesome, being able to feed the animals out the window of our car. It can be a bit nerve-racking. A Lemu up close, eye-to-eye, seems like a crazy dinosaur. Spooked me a bit. The negative is that many of the inside enclosures don't have signs posted for what animal it is that you are seeing. And others only have Sharpie marker writing on the panels. Some enclosures are in sad shape, needing updates or renovations. What with the temp and humidity being so high, we were concerned that the obvious lack of air circulation might be stressing the animals. I know we were. On the upside, seeing a Bengal Tiger is almost worth the ticket by itself, but a Ring-Tail Lemur with babies is the cutest thing you'll ever see. I promise. read more

The best little zoo. The driving around to feed animals was our favorite part, by far. It was a little scary but hilarious! 10/10 would go again read more

This place is amazing. The drive through zoo was such an awesome experience. Animals literally had their head in our car, such a great time read more

Children have a lot of fun. However, like others have commented, the cages are too small. The hyenas were definitely stressed as they were pacing up and down along the cage fence. The cage for the tiger was miniscule. I have never seen such a bloated tiger with lose stomach hanging down. It is because of lack of excercise? I noticed that the primates were very quiet when no one was near their cage but would scream when there were vistors - clearly stressed. It is all very run down and I am not sure the conditions are best for the animals. read more

Love!!! First I love that this is a rescue not a zoo that buys its animals. It was very clean and the animals looked relaxed and not stressed like a typical zoo. Fed the animals on the walking part and gave away the leftover feed big mistake next time will definitely save it for the driving part. This guy was waiting to be fed. I will be back read more

Aloha Safari Park - Zoos Near Me - Cameron, North Carolina

Me and my boyfriend arrived at 4pm when the place closed as 5 which was more than enough time to look at the inside and outside. It was $40 so we expected to see the inside and outside for that much. It was hard to find where to enter the drive thru. After we found where it was we had to call the place to get them to open the gate. Which took a while. After that the drive through was nice we come to the front to park to explore the inside park THAT WE PAID FOR AND IT WAS CLOSED! $40 for a drive thru is crazy and closing the inside 20 minutes early is ridiculous. She shouldn't have let us purchase if we couldn't get what our hard earned money is worth. I'll never be back. I don't recommend this place at all. With that price you better give the experience! read more

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Great location to take kids to get close encounter with the animals and not have to do Lot of walking. The drive thru was nice because none of the animals were aggressive. Worth visiting!!! read more

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Went here with my sons for spring break! This place is only about 20 mins from us and I did not even realize it, definitely a hidden gem. The admission is pretty steep in my opinion, $15/adult and $13/child. It comes with admission to the walk around portion and the drive-thru. We did the walk around portion first. There were giraffes whom you could feed carrots for $3. Monkeys, birds, snakes, lemurs, turtles, and alligator plus plenty more! It was very quiet and not crowded at all. You can walk around at your own pace without feeling hurried along. For the drive-thru portion, feed is free and you can get however many cups you like. The animals in here come right up to your window and allow you to feed them. They will eat right out of your hand or the cup, whatever you are more comfortable with. Some of the animals are a little demanding and know you have the food and they want it!! We took about an hour and 15 mins to complete the drive. It was very leisurely and enjoyable. My son enjoyed himself, he got a souvenir from their small, quaint shop. There is also a playground that the kids can play on. Overall, for a quick little outing for the kids if you live in the area, this was nice. read more

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The drive through safari was a hoot! It was a lot of fun to drive with the windows down and the animals would come over for a zoo provided ($3) treat. For $15 per person, the zoo was very nicely kept. Few included the safari drive. read more

Aloha Safari Park - Just an alpaca hoping the next car will give it a tasty treat! - Zoos Near Me - Cameron, North Carolina

$12 per person (This includes the safari tractor ride) $3 for feed bag $1 for carrots I think(?) they give a military discount, but can't remember. I believe it'a cash only for the carrots, but they do take credit/debit cards for everything else. Facility was great! We came on a Sunday and weather was questionable, but the safari ride still took place. Crowds were low and we didn't really have to wait to see any of the exhibits. Staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and exceeded our expectations. One of the men even took out a couple snakes and a bearded dragon for my step son (5YO) to look at and pet. Very kind and patient! Safari ride was a little cramped, but we had fun. Not sure if they always have tortillas to feed the animals with, but we had a bunch of soggy ones left over in the box near our seats, so we were able to throw some as we rode along. The animals seemed thrilled to have an audience and even ran alongside the tractor for the majority of the trip. We definitely enjoyed the walk through exhibits as well. My step son loved feeding the animals and petting whatever animal he could. The giraffe was a definite favorite. He was very gentle and loved being fed carrots. All animals seemed to be well cared for and happy. Apparently mor happens during the summer, so we will be back! Definitely recommend going if you have small children. Fun experience for the whole family. read more

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Not your typical zoo, this place is a sanctuary animal rescue. Animals look well taken care of. Took us under 2 hours to get there from wake forest. They do require masks but only near tigers and primates who can catch Covid and at the indoor exhibits. You'll definitely want to purchase bags of feed at only $3.00 as you will truly enjoy having the sweet things eating gently out of your hand. Well maybe not the tigers or bears! They have free roaming ducks and peacocks, lots of adorable miniature horses, monkeys, bear, reptiles, birds and more. Great place to spend about an hour or so. read more

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I took my granddaughter and had a blast. Not a big zoo and no restaurant to eat at. So eat before you come. But we'll worth the $12.00 to get in. included in the price is a tractor ride where you get to feed the animals. They come right up in your face to get the carrot. Tge driver stops for about 5-10 so everyone get a chance to enteract with them. It was so much fun we are going back next weekend. read more

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The zoo looks dumpy. It does not compare to big zoos. All the animals look unhappy and cramped. The animals are not organized. It looks like they just put animals wherever they could find space. read more

I had fun while I was there.. The entire zoo took no less than an hour. It was stroller friendly and kid friendly. They had a small kid area for the kids to play near the entrance. I would suggest not to buy the food to feed the animals. The zoo is small and there's two cages in between the animals and you.. so it makes it harder to feed the animals. Plenty of people don't finish the cup and end up leaving it everywhere. Which we needed up picking up extras along our route. They had a tiger, I was surprised. Pretty clean too! read more

We were surprised how close we got to the animals. We had a great time. If you're the type who doesn't like zoos, then this might not be for you. The difference is they have a very large zone where the animals run free and you ride on a Safari behind a tractor. We got to feed camels, antelope, Scottish cow and see so many more. We wished we had a child with us, but we were all as excited as children. read more

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Super fun zoo!!! The staff is super nice, and the setup is easy to walk through! So many different animals to see, and if you buy the feeding bag you can even feed some of the animals. Admission is super affordable ($12.00) + $3.00 for the feeding bag if you want it. Me and my boyfriend walked around the whole thing and did the safari ride which is about 10-15 minutes long. You ride on the back of a tractor and see the rest of the animals! We had a lot of fun, I would definitely recommend checking the weather before you go. Majority of the zoo is sunny, except this one cute little sitting area and some of the animal exhibits! I would highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already! read more

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We all had a great time at Aloha Safari Zoo. Lots to see the beard(my grandson favorite). Feed the giraffe. Take the Safari ride. Lots of goats & animals for the kids to pet. Loved the beautiful peacocks. read more

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Such a great idea! You drive through large herd animals, camels, llamas, ostriches and more! The animals will put their heads right in your car so you can feed and pet them! Be sure to buy plenty of food to feed them with! The monkeys and lemurs are in large enclosures that connect to others. My only con was the Umbrella Cockatoo. He was by himself and had been plucking. Overall a good place. My read more

Great family friendly place and it's affordable. Friendly staff Our 4 yr old grandson loved going there read more

Love the fact that they take unwanted, mistreated, injured animals that cannot be returned to the would. The animals seem healthy and relaxed. Staff seem to care about the animals. 90 minutes alliws you to cover the place. Great for young children to interact with animals. They have the ability to get close up. About an hour from Raleigh. Admission was $12 pet person. Feed was $3 per bag. read more

Aloha Safari Park - Entrance - Zoos Near Me - Cameron, North Carolina

To begin with, it's more of a sanctuary than zoo. The entry fee ($12) is very reasonable (it includes the safari ride). I'd definitely bring a few single dollars to feed the giraffe on top of the $3 food bag. ALL of the staff are incredibly kind on top of being very knowledgeable. When I went with my boyfriend and mom the owner was actually walking around the premises asking to people about their experience and what's been their favorite part, just making sure everyone was having a good time. At this time he also had a 50 day old baby monkey on his shoulder and he was allowing people to pet her as well as answering questions about her. The safari ride can be a little cramped (based on amount of people and different body builds) but it's definitely fun to throw the animals bread and watch them run for it. The lady (unsure of her name) that gave the safari ride tour was really funny but and super informed about all the animals. I would recommend it over and over again. Such a good experience, there's a ton of different animals and the baby camel and baby lion are big hits! read more

Aloha Safari Park - Giraffe feeding - Zoos Near Me - Cameron, North Carolina

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We went to their holiday light event last year, and we really hope they do it again next year. The lights were magical, and it was so nice to see the nocturnal animals up and moving. We plan on making this an annual tradition for our family. It was so sweet seeing one of my kids playing with the tiger cub (cub was running along the enclosure after kiddo), seeing them both feed deer, dancing with the cockatiel, and meeting a kangaroo. Thank you, ASP! read more

Love it here! Both our babies love coming here! We love feeding the animals and going on the little tractor ride! read more

Aloha Safari Park - Zoos Near Me - Cameron, North Carolina

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First I'm not big in zoos and seeing animals caged so I'll never give a 5 rating but I do know this place is for animals who have been abandoned and abused. And proceeds go to that. Another thing is they charge you like $2 for feed for the animals but you only really need it for the giraffe and that's different food. The others have so much on the ground they're not gonna starve if one out of 3 people stop and feed them so price for feed was a little over kill. My favorite was the giraffe you could feed. So sweet. Tigers we're cool but they were all sleeping. Lol There was a bear but he was in his den. Monkeys were out and they were cute. All in all not a bad zoo. read more

Went here during Covid and had an incredible time! They don't have very many Covid restrictions such as limited occupancy and the safari ride was should to shoulder. Masks were really the only restriction. However, the animals were incredible. It was amazing to interact with them! The owner was super involved with guests and the animals and the giraffe was the best part! I would definitely go again. read more

Over priced for the drive through zoo portion. Especially because it's just all the same animals and you get stuck none stop.

I couldn't brag about this zoo anymore! I've been going for years! I've had the opportunity to play with a real baby tiger that was rescued and so many more animals! I've been there where the raisers would bring their animal outside or would go inside the inclosure and play with them or give them affection. You can feed a majority of animals! I am sad they got rid of the safari where you would feed the animals bread! One of the workers has a white wolf as his pet and is the sweetest and happiest pup in the world. Not going to forget to mention the peacocks that are free roaming, you can go on a scavenger hunt for their feathers that they have left on the ground and take them home! Again it's an amazing environment for everyone and I love this place! read more