Franklin Drive Thru Safari

Category: Area

Address: 4324 W Hwy 79, Franklin, TX 77856, USA

Phone: +19798285256

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Chicky Aggie

Jun 4, 2022

We had a blast! There are definitely hundreds of animals to experience. Buy extra feed and throw it slowly so you have some left for the animals at the end. Be prepared, the animals aren't shy and will crowd your vehicle. If your not paying attention you could loose your food bucket to an ostrich or camel fairly easily. Definitely go inside the gift shop for some lettuce for the giraffes and peanuts for the monkeys. Again, one cup wont be enough. I could have fed the giraffes all day! The aviary was fun and the birds are beautiful. I even got a parrot or two to say hello! The reptile exhibit was large too. I have never been so close to so many venomous snakes and the pythons were HUGE! Cant say enough about this place. Next time we will go on a guided tour. I hear those are fantastic.

Ashley Nicole

Mar 23, 2022

This was such an amazing experience! Definitely something we will be doing again this summer!!! Highly recommend! The only thing I would encourage is to buy more than the number of people in your group of buckets of feed but regardless this trip was wonderful

Joanna Pacheco

Jan 31, 2022

Came for my son's birthday on Sunday 30th. Had a blast with my family. The kiddos all loved it. We got a private tour by one of the brother's, he was very kind & funny & informative. Highly recommend the tours so you can learn about the animals. 🙂 My son loved it, he feed & touch every animal. 💙 Kids want to come back again.

Heather Yeckley

Nov 1, 2021

One of the best places we've been at! The animals are very well taken care of, they come to your car the monkeys interact with you. The employees are wonderful. The gift shop is really cool to! This is better than the Zoo and the pricing is well worth it! Will come here many more times. I

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Questions & Answers

When is the best time in the day able to see most of the animals? How many species available to see? Can I bring a dog along (stay inside the car)?

Grace Chui | Jul 10, 2021
Stephanie Reed | Jul 11, 2021

Morning is the best time to go because the animals are ready to eat and they'll come straight up to your truck. My grandchildren really enjoyed it. There is an area that has reptiles in it and an area that have babies animals I definitely want to go back with my other daughter

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Are there picnic tables or something to eat some samiches for lunch?

Fernando Sanchez | Jun 5, 2021
Diamond Rogers | Jun 6, 2021

I pinky promise that you won't want to eat there. There's a party area outside in the front with tables. Not sure if they'll let people eat there who aren't party guests though. There literally peacocks and other random animals walking under and around the tables though.

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Does an adult have to be present? Or can 3 16 year olds go in without one

Logan Floyd | Jun 5, 2021
Me | Jun 6, 2021

It is a drive thru safari therefore all family members are to remain in their vehicles at all times. At the end of the drive thru safari, you are able to park and go inside the gift shop and even feed the giraffes 🦒. I would obviously recommend an adult present with all small children at all times. 😃

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How much does it cost???

Libby Brown | Jun 5, 2021
nate colb | Jun 6, 2021

18$ per person

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Will you be closed due to Hurricane Harvey

Kathleen Seiss | Jun 6, 2018
Danielle Bush | Jun 7, 2018

This depends on the amount of rain they receive. If you are planning on visiting soon I would suggest calling to make sure they are still open. Hope this is helpful.

Hello. I look forward to seeing this place. But first of all I wanted to ask because of the covig 19. Are animals being allowed to be touched and fed? ??

Alejandra Alcalá Gonzalez | Jun 5, 2021
Lisha Hidalgo | Jun 6, 2021

They did ask us to not hand feed, just toss food out the window. Also they said to either keep windows up or keep them down.

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Is there room to drive a motor home thought it?

Jeremy B | Jun 5, 2021
Isabel Gonzales | Jun 6, 2021

I feed the animals

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Does the safari do field trips?

Kathy Beaty | Jun 6, 2019
Sergio Montana | Jun 7, 2019

Not sure you would have to call

What about this heat?

jeannie williford | Jun 6, 2019
Vey Bean | Jun 7, 2019

What about it? Is there a question... The stuff continues

What else can you do there beside drive thru and feed the animals ?

Arlene Garcia | Jun 6, 2018
Lisa Cliett | Jun 7, 2018

There is also an area for petting animals. You can feed the giraffe as well.

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How much is it to go

Leigh Mata | Jun 6, 2018
Jesus Hernandez | Jun 7, 2018

$10-$15 per person and a bucket of feed from $5-$7 one bucket of feed is more than enough if you portion it out right. You can also bring your own feed.

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Planning on visiting sometime this month. With it being so hot, will there be a lot of animals out?

K B | Jul 10, 2021
Dwayne Ellis | Jul 11, 2021

Those animals are used to way hotter temperatures than we are lol plus they have plenty of water and shade trees. They're always out

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Is there lodging near or at the park?

Bobby Castle | Jun 5, 2021
Debra Ard | Jun 6, 2021

There is also hotels in Franklin right down the street a few miles.

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Is the safari open for public on 18th jan 2021

Nidhu Elanthamizhan | Jun 5, 2021
Nidhu Elanthamizhan | Jun 6, 2021

Thank you guys... they r open

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Is it open during new year?

Alberto De La Torre | Jun 5, 2021
Ivy Desjardin | Jun 6, 2021

I called for the 23rd of December. They said they are only closed Christmas and Thanksgiving(I am pretty sure is the 2nd one).

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How is this safari compared to global life safari in Louisiana?

Kimberly Haney | Jun 5, 2021
Ronda Peroutka | Jun 6, 2021

This was so much fun if you are an animal lover. We are Adults with no children and we enjoyed it tremendously

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Can we park and walk through

Kimberly Luckey | Jun 5, 2021
Abigail Payne | Jun 6, 2021

Yes and no, you have to drive the main part but there are walk through areas. They have a reptile, monkey and bird area. Also, animals can get close to cars and the have hooves and horns so bring an older car you don't mind getting a scratch on.

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When did Franklin Safari first open?

Melanie Napolitano | Jun 5, 2021
Adan Saenz | Jun 6, 2021

IDK that. Google it.

Should v have to buy a food for animals ? What is the cost?

Qudsia Siddiqui | Jun 5, 2021
Mary Ann | Jun 6, 2021

They do sell cups as well for $2 but if you can get bigger, I would do that. My son dropped his cup at the begging and wished I had bought more!

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What age does the children pay? I have an 8-month-old and 1-year-old, the others for the 6

Juan pacheco | Jun 5, 2021
[email protected] zulegabi260210 | Jun 6, 2021

I think the little ones don't pay, but the 6 year old does

The price is 18$ no matter what age or how many people are in the vehicle?

B-Tex | Jun 5, 2021
S G | Jun 6, 2021

Yes but its really worth it. I thought it wouldnt be.

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Can you have people, in the bed of your truck to feed the animals?

Janice Baker | Jun 5, 2021
Virginia Chandler | Jun 6, 2021

Yes you can!! As long as they stay in the bed of the truck and don't get out during the drive.

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Will it be open today?

Emily Valle | Jun 5, 2021
Josefina Sanchez | Jun 6, 2021

Yes, they close at 5:00 pm

Do you have to buy the tickets online ahead of time? Or can you just buy them at the door? Thanks

Gloria Almazo | Jun 5, 2021
Jason Wahl | Jun 6, 2021

At the gate

Is there a place to eat a picnic lunch or do y'all sell food?

Terry Blackmon | Jun 5, 2020
Jaimie and Brandon Jordan | Jun 6, 2020

They have picnic tables, but food wise, they only sell bottled drinks, and snacks like candy bars and chips.

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Are y’all open tomorrow for Black Friday

Shircrislon Jackson | Jun 5, 2020
Jeffrey Hunter | Jun 6, 2020

They should be. They are pretty much open every day, but I would still call and ask.

What is the cost to enter the park.

Bill McCullough | Jun 5, 2020
Corina W | Jun 6, 2020

$15 per person, well worth it.

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How much are tickets?

Victoria Johnson | Jun 5, 2020
Henry G | Jun 6, 2020

You can also feed giraffes and buy feed bags to feed the animals on the safari

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How much do they charge to general admission?

berenice moreno | Jun 5, 2020
WeLoveMiniPigs Com | Jun 6, 2020

Safari is very good

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Do they have elephants?

Galaxy Wolf125 | Jun 6, 2019
Terros Gambrell | Jun 7, 2019

None

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What if it's raining today

George Gannaway | Jun 6, 2019
Allyn Hoover | Jun 7, 2019

They may close some areas due to rain and mud. I personally would not go on a rainy day or if it has rained a few days prior.

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Whats the prices?

laura castillo | Jun 6, 2019
Leyley | Jun 7, 2019

$15 per person and kids under 2 are free.

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What does admission cost per adult and per child?

Michael Benavidez | Jun 6, 2019
marconi adhikari | Jun 7, 2019

$15 per person, age 2 and above..they take cards

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Can you bring your own picnic lunch? Is there a picnic area? Can you bring lettuce abd grapes for the animals?

Pat Roberts | Jun 6, 2019
Matt Garza | Jun 7, 2019

They are privately owned so the money they make from selling animal food helps them.

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Can a Honda Civic drive through or is it to low?

Christine Hugo | Jun 6, 2019
Gabriel Lowry | Jun 7, 2019

Worst case, I do believe you can pay a little additional to have a 'guide' take you in a off road vehicle similar to a polaris razor or mule. You'll have a great day there. Just FYI, you can't beat the petting room, it was awesome! Time goes quick though.

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How much does this cost

Yvonne Stewart | Jun 6, 2019
Candi Cordova | Jun 7, 2019

It depends on what tour you take. You need to call them.

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What is the admission???

dandaballard George Strait | Jun 6, 2019
Troy Kennedy | Jun 7, 2019

We did the 4 person all access at $144.00. Felt better than pay as you go, saved money and could go anywhere including feeding the. Girafe

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Do they take cards or is it cash only?

Shanna McBane | Jun 6, 2019
Tammy Teel | Jun 7, 2019

They accept cards.

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Are you open 4th of July?

The Crazy Life of The Walters | Jun 6, 2019
The Crazy Life of The Walters | Jun 7, 2019

I called. Yes they are open

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Do you have a place to hold a birthday party?

Heidi Kogut | Jun 6, 2018
Neona Yomi | Jun 7, 2018

Yep

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Are you all open Easter Sunday 4/1/18?

Heidi Kogut | Jun 6, 2018
Jason Winkler | Jun 7, 2018

Yes

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How much it is

Monica Ibarra | Jun 6, 2018
Bill Harris | Jun 7, 2018

Well worth it...

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Is there a sidewalk for im.in a wheel chair... and what beauties come to the car to eat

Teresa Minor | Jun 6, 2018
Neal Spears | Jun 7, 2018

No paved sidewalk but mostly crushed dirt that a wheelchair should be able to be guided through without too much struggle.

Will animals still come up to a deisel truck or are quite vehicles preferred?

Hunter Shamp | Jun 6, 2018
Tammy Teel | Jun 7, 2018

Yes they will come to a diesel, that's what our vehical is... I don't think they care as long as they get fed, lol....but the answer is yes they will.

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If I make it there by 4:30, do I get kicked out right at five when they close? Or can I stay a little after that until I’m done?

Madeline Baumann | Jun 6, 2018
Donna Williams | Jun 7, 2018

I am not sure you need to give yourself at least 2+hours just so you can have time to feed all the animals and interact with them they will come up to your car and I'll you pet them feed them take pictures some will follow your car to get more food just a fun activity for the whole famiy

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How old is the male Giraffe Big John and female Bertha?

Dawn Hinrichs | Jun 6, 2018
George Marshall | Jun 7, 2018

Through your question i came to know the names of these lovely creatures. Yes i too would love to know the answer.

Well you be open the week between Christmas and New year.

Anita Landmark | Jun 6, 2018
George Marshall | Jun 7, 2018

Yes

Will y’all be open during Christmas holidays?

Hailey Hilley | Jun 6, 2018
Trent Hamilton | Jun 7, 2018

I would suggest calling them.

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Will this place be open in November we will be close by there 2nd week of November and got a 2 year girl that would really enjoy it

Junior Nelson | Jun 6, 2018
Jesus Hernandez | Jun 7, 2018

You might need go call in advance according to the date of your visit im aware at one point they start putting animals up once it starts changing climate.

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Does Franklin have giraffes again?

Dawn Hinrichs | Jun 6, 2018
Gregory Myers | Jun 7, 2018

Yes, several.

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Are you open on sundays

Galdina Araiza | Jun 6, 2018
Kerry DeGrand | Jun 7, 2018

Yes, they are open every day from 9 to 5

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How much isit

Greglisa Rosemond | Jun 6, 2018
Tonya Werner | Jun 7, 2018

15 a person and 5 for feed bucket

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