This is such a cool safari park... its a hidden gem TBH. They have farm animals which you can pet…read moreand 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!

My Husband and I came here on my Birthday, and it was the most fun and entertaining experience!!…read more 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!

We did a photo shoot at Parkton Animal Oasis, and it ended up being one of those experiences that…read morejust makes you smile the entire time. The photo shoot was with a kangaroo and a fennec fox, and somehow they managed to be even cuter in person. The kangaroo was barely a month old, tiny, calm, and ridiculously adorable. The fennec fox was just as cute, all ears and personality, and the staff made sure the experience felt safe and respectful for the animals the entire time. After the photo session, we took a full tour of the facility and saw a wide variety of animals. We were able to feed most of them, which made the experience feel interactive without feeling rushed or forced. The staff clearly knows the animals well and takes the time to explain things, answer questions, and make sure everyone is comfortable. We didn't get to directly interact with the foxes during the tour due to regulations that prohibit visitor interaction with them, which was explained clearly and made complete sense. Even without that, the experience was still fantastic. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do, and you can tell the animals are well cared for. Everything felt organized, ethical, and thoughtfully run. Overall, we loved it. Great experience, great people, and now the only real problem is figuring out where I can get a fennec fox of my own.

Nothing beats going in the fennec fox and capybara enclosure and feeding the animals up close in…read moretheir environment! The wallaby and coatimundi are adorable!

This was such an awesome experience, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Keep in mind these…read morepeople are volunteers this establishment runs off of people like you and me visiting and donations. This is not a zoo it's a sanctuary and rescue and I highly respect what they do here. it takes a lot, more that I can probably fathom to rescue and care for all the animals they have here (they do have a lot) from a variety of turtles, tons of different birds that were beautiful, monkeys, horses, donkeys, a camel, cats, dogs, raccoons, fox, bunnies, reptiles, ant eater, bats, pigs, the list goes on. You can tell these animals are well cared for as well, just keep in mind that they are rescues and we don't know what they have been through before they arrived. the entrance fee is more than reasonable for the experience.

The 5 stars is for the overall experience. It's an animal rescue on a personal property, it is not…read morea "zoo" that being said we saw some things we have never seen in a typical zoo. You also get up close to the animals but they are still in enclosures. For $15 a person it's more than reasonable and you know your money goes to helping the animals. If you are traveling on I-95 this is 12 minutes off the Benson exit. A great break on your long drive on I-95. Walking surfaces are natural, not paved or concrete, please consider this when choosing your footwear!

Absolutely loved our visit to the North Carolina Zoo! The entire experience was wonderful from…read morestart to finish. Every employee we interacted with was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the day even better. My daughter was especially excited because she's currently obsessed with elephants, and getting to see them in person absolutely made her day. She also loved seeing the tigers! Unfortunately we didn't get to see the giraffes on this trip, but that just gives us another reason to come back and visit again soon. The zoo itself was very clean and well kept, and it was such a beautiful day to be outside exploring. Overall it was a fantastic experience for our family and we will definitely be back!

We got to the zoo when it opened on a Sunday. 9 AM. In my opinion, if you can't get there early,…read morethen don't go. We parked in Africa and we thought the animals in Africa were great ! Maybe because it was early and they were pretty active. By the time we got to the North America side, the animals seemed to be less visible. It was hot out. We only stayed until just after NOON. It got so crowded !!! A lemonade was $10 ! No idea how much the food was but ---- NO !!! Bring your water bottles and snacks. Employees were friendly and beyond helpful. Restrooms are pretty spred out so plan accordingly. After just over 3 hours, we walked over 9000 steps. Go EARLY !!!!!

It was an amazing experience. The grounds were so well maintained and all the animals were so well…read morecared for with love. Debby was so informative and I learned so much . I fell in love with the sloth. I highly recommend going to this unique experience especially if you love all kinds of animals!

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Went here on Saturday afternoon with the family and had a blast! The wait in the ticket line was…read morenot long and the park was steady but not overly crowded. There has been a ton of new pathways, seating, buildings, and improvements added and even more going up. Get some birdseed sticks and head into the aviary to feed the parrots. Feeding the giraffe was fun but don't miss the feeding time (we almost did after we lost track of time wandering around). Staff is super friendly, there are a lot of animals available to feed, and plenty more to view. They have a couple of vending machines but not much else to eat or drink (there was a taco truck in the parking lot though).

We (daughter, teen grandkids & I) went on Mother's Day, the parking lot was packed but people were…read moreleaving so we got in. Mothers were free! First impression-WOW! Murals on buildings were breath-taking! Get some bird sticks! I've never seen so many parakeets, cockatiels, ect in one place! Really eager to eat too, even though mid-afternoon. Wonderful paved walkways, but need to navigate some gravel to get up close to some things. Great, well thought out animal enclosures. My zoologist daughter said "This is the best small zoo I have ever seen." Also, a special treat, a five day old monkey! So adorable!

My husband and I went on the Day Safari Tour April 24, 2025…read more This tour was not only fun but very knowledgeable. As we held several animals the guide explained details of each. I loved the chimpanzee hugging me and giving my husband a fist bump. The photographers know exactly when to photo for the best experience. You receive several photos in the package. There were planned bathroom breaks, two refreshment snack stops and a terrific lunch which included a variety of food and drinks. We only wish there were photos of the tiger climbing the post and white tiger chasing the ball. We know we could not be near the tigers for safety but to have these photos we be appreciated. Hopefully next year we can attend and have these two photos added to the collection. Thank you for caring about all these animals. Rena and Darcy

This experience was absolutely worth the price…read more You get exactly what you're looking for-photos with some amazing beautiful animals that you would never truly get to experience anywhere else! This price is extremely fair as I've been to several different animal experiences in the past, the only difference is you can see the love the staff has for these animals and it's just so magical! Thank you to this amazing staff for everything and making sure all the experiences here are extra special!

The experience of going to the Myrtle Beach Safari was great. Having a one-on-one with some of the…read moreanimals such as holding a lemur, a baby monkey; petting a serval, lynx, a wolf and owl was very exciting. I was disappointed that I couldn't hold a baby tiger but that couldn't be helped. The food and Valentine's Day desserts were fantastic. My only comment is there should have been an area to wash up before eating any food!

Best ever! If you go…read morehere you will never forget the experience. You guys deserve to be sold out every single day. I loved seeing the animals in such a safe, respectful environment. Great job, Myrtle Beach Safari. I will be coming back!!!

We are Seniors and loved Tiger World, but it's great for any age. Parents with young children were…read morealso visiting when we were there. We were amazed at how many tigers we saw, plus many other animals. The best part is we didn't have to walk great distances between the enclosures, like at the Asheboro Zoo. This zoo is definitely Kid AND Senior friendly. There are ample benches and places to sit to just enjoy nature and watch the animals. We also loved the fact that this is a non profit sanctuary for animals needing rescue, rehabilitation, or medical treatment. The staff is very friendly and willing to talk about the animals. You can purchase feed cups and throw the peanuts to the monkeys, which was a lot of fun. We enjoyed being so close to the animals, yet it was still a safe distance. I was able to get great pictures and we marveled at the size of the tigers' paws. Go in the morning when the tigers are more active - but make sure you go... this is a place you don't want to miss!

I have to admit that the first thing that came to mind was the Netflix show a few years back but…read morethis place is mad legit. It's not like the NC Zoo experience but the amount of big cats here and how close you are to them is extraordinary. You can tell that they really care for all of their animals and if you get the chance to talk to one of the keepers, they will talk to you with relevant information to the point you could have a BS in zoology. It's cheaper to get in here that our local Science center and way cooler. I'm not a cat person but these cats are awesome. They even had a timber wolf which was really cool. Well worth the trip from Greensboro area and again, you can tell that they really care for these animals.