Atlanta Safari Park is a great place to spend couple of hours with family, kids, a date or even solo as you drive on their 2-mile paved road through 156 acres of open land. While I wouldn't say they are on the same level as Wild Animal Safari south of Atlanta, they do have a decent offering of animals at a fairly reasonable admission price. Included with the drive-thru safari admission is a small walking zoo with farm animals, a few giraffes, and a parakeet enclosure. The giraffes just got a few new arrivals, but they were not yet on display. You may also encounter a free roaming peacock, to whom we did not see this visit. For a small fee you can purchase lettuce for the giraffes and seed sticks for the parakeets. But be forewarned, these tiny birds are a real joy, but they have absolutely no sense of personal boundaries! When I ran out of seed they landed on my head and shoulders, nibbled on my ear and tried to go inside my jacket pockets! You can also ride on the open wagon instead of driving your own vehicle when it is available (currently only on weekends). Cost for this is $10, but it also comes with a bucket of feed. During this past visit, one of the camels was being very ornery and bit my car door (causing some slight damage) and also tried to chew on my mirror until I drove away. He also tore the feed bucket right out of my sister's hands and tossed it on the ground! LOL It was a chilly day in February (around 45 degrees), so the animals were not very active, unlike our first visit last spring. We drove several football field stretches without seeing any animals, nor was the volume of animals the same. Still, when we did find them in groups here and there, it was a fun experience. Beware of the llamas and their fondness for spitting! If they are annoyed for ANY reason, you will surely have a fun story to tell. So keep your camera ready! FAVORITE THINGS: * The Highland Cows * Any of the baby animals * Feeding the Parakeets * Feeding the giraffes * DODGING llama spit * Riding with people who are uncomfortable with how in-your-face some of the animals can get! [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] In my opinion, warmer is a better time to visit than cooler and earlier in the day when the animals are hungrier is better than later when several cars have already offered them feed. ENJOY!!! NOTE: Kangaroos are expected to arrive by late spring of 2026 and a little birdie also told me there are several other surprises on the way! read more

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We had an amazing time! They have the most gentle animals. Sometimes the animals do steal food from you, so watch out!!! read more

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We live just 17 miles away and had never been, then went twice in 30 days, Thanksgiving and Christmas break for the lights! Next visit, we'll become members. We loved it that much. We have twin 6-year-old boys, and old Jeep, and we love an adventure. No, you don't need an old vehicle but it helps! A little animal slobber just makes those close encounters the more magical. Hang on to the buckets, some animals have a crazy grip and know how to get the whole thing (camel). The lights this Christmas were also really magical and sweet. But the giraffes were my favorite! Exceptional friendly and caring people. Hope this business continues to do well! read more

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Love this place and plan on going back. It will be 2 years this April, they they've been open (end of Feb '25 as of this review). They have amazing plans for growth and additions. Even what the safari park is now, is fun. The parakeet cage was probably the most surprising... I wasn't expecting much. But the birds were active and all over, landing on my sister & I. It was genuinely a lot of fun. I recommend buying 6 buckets of feed for the safari... and be careful, the big camel WILL pull the bucket out of your hands. Also note, when entering the parakeet cage, the birds like to walk on the ground, so watch where you step. Animals will be against your vehicle, so they could possible scratch you vehicle. Some animals have large horns. So if you're overly sensitive about your car, take a different vehicle. On our visit...After they were closed and everyone else had gone, my sister and I were making our way back to my truck and we ran into the family who owns the safari. It was a fabulous conversation, hearing about the new additions and ideas for expansion. They are a great couple and were very fun to talk to. Love their energy and passion for their property and the animals. Expect to drive slow, relax, enjoy the scenery and the animals and you'll have a blast. read more

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On a whim! Heard about this place a few months ago ( my cousin took her children). Yesterday, I asked my teenager (we know how wishy-washy teens can be) if he wanted to go. He said yes!! Just 45 mins away, and what a ride through the safari. Love it that, for the most part, the animals roam freely. They also know to approach your vehicle for food! Camel grabbed a bucket of food right out of my son's hand. It was hilarious! The parakeet aviary was a wonderful experience! If you purchase a feeding stick, the birds come right to you- immediately! There's a wonderful gift shop. The staff were nice. Just an overall fun experience! Worth the drive. Would definitely recommend read more

Atlanta Safari Park - Feeding the animals. - Petting Zoos Near Me - Commerce, Georgia

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The size of the park is amazing. Animals from around the world! Driving through is such an awesome experience - we loved it so much we bought an annual pass. Nothing like it that I've ever experienced! read more

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Perfect place for kiddos who love animals! $16 admission for ages 13+ and $13 admission for ages 2-12. That includes drive thru, giraffe feeding, petting zoos, and the bird area. You can also purchase food buckets for the drive thru for $5 per bucket -- if you have any left over, you can also use it for the sheep, goats, and pigs at the petting zoo. Cup of lettuce for the giraffe is $2 and bird food stick is $2. Food buckets and lettuce are highly recommended! It's not as fun without it. We didn't get the bird food stick, but I recommend it if you want to get to hold the bird. They'll fly right to your hand as soon as you hold out the stick. The drive thru was 2 miles long, and it took about 40 minutes. It can take longer depending on how slowly you drive to look at the animals and feed them (or also how slowly the front car takes). We went in around 9:30 on a Saturday, so there weren't as many cars. Since we were one of the first ones there, the animals were hungry and were very aggressive for the food lol. My two year old was scared, but it was definitely an experience for both her and the adults haha. read more

Atlanta Safari Park - Petting Zoos Near Me - Commerce, Georgia

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Very fun! They are just getting started but doing great! I hear a giraffe is coming in a couple months! It's $16 per person and $5 for a bucket of feed. Drive slow, the property is beautiful. You wont see animals during some of the drive. It's all gravel, not paved. Be courteous if there are other cars behind you. Stop to feed and then slowly move on. It will take you just under an hour to drive and then you can get out of the car and walk to other attractions.We had a great time. There are porta pottys in the parking lot. You walk down a hill to the gift shop ( they need postcards! ), petting area and budgie feeding enclosure. This is not wheelchair friendly, just FYI. I definitely recommend you checking this out. read more

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The kids enjoyed the day. I wish I had known that the animals would be scratching on my doors , windows and mirrors. Those zebras can bite hard!! Don't buy more than one bucket of food . If you need more you can always go back and get it. My car had animal food pellets in it for months!! The camel reached out for the food that my son was holding and ripped the entire bucket out of his hands. We went in the afternoon and it was HOT!! Many of the animals didn't come out due to the heat. We enjoyed the bird "cage" . Little tiny parakeets of all colors flew around and landed on us. The gift shop sells popsicle sticks with birdseed glued on them for about $4-5 a stick. Bring your own water, go in the morning, drive a car that you don't mind being "knawed on" and keep your hands away from the camel!!! read more

A zebra tried to bite the four year old in the car and then broke the window when we tried to roll it up. We couldn't drive away for fear of hitting the other animals in front of the car. No one was there to help and no one returned our two phone calls (left messages) either. Stay away if you have small kids!! read more

Atlanta Safari Park - Broken rear window - Petting Zoos Near Me - Commerce, Georgia

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We absolutely loved Atlanta Safari Park! We could not believe how many animals we saw and got to feed! It was such a unique and wonderful experience! We can not wait to go back and will tell all of our friends and family it is a must see! read more

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I had the best time ever with my boyfriend and it was a great way to celebrate his birthday. We both love animals, so this was a good out of the blue pit stop we decided to do. The animals are so adorable, and we definitely enjoyed feeding them. Driving through was easy and the animals knew to come to our car window as well as the drill of us driving through to get out of our way. Facility was large and was worth the money to drive through and not something that is done in 5minutes. Also, the weather was a little chilly this past weekend, so it was nice to be able to see animals in my own car and not have to walk in the cold. Highly recommend date day or family day. Will be taking my kids their next time. read more

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A perfect afternoon and the kindest, most friendly owners ever! From feeding the animals to the parakeets to the giraffes.... OMG! Run, don't walk to this sanctuary! read more