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African Lion Safari: A Seriously Exotic Day Trip to Hamilton

If you have yet to experience “Canada’s Original Safari Adventure”, make this the year for this unforgettable day trip to Hamilton.

African Lion Safari’s expansive drive through reserve lets families get closer than they ever imagined to some of the world’s most exotic species. Located just an hour’s drive from Toronto and around an hour and a half from Buffalo and Niagara Falls, it’s easy to get to one of Ontario’s most popular tourist attractions.

Family-owned and uniquely Canadian, African Lion Safari was founded by Colonel Gorden Debenham Dailley, who in 1968, set off to create a new attraction in Canada: a drive-through wildlife park. It started with just 40 lions. There’s now over 1000 animals, 100 different species and 750 acres of parkland.

Walk, drive, cruise, and journey along the railway through different areas of the park to discover the wide range of attractions here.

Game Reserves

In African Lion Safari’s unique Game Reserves , the tables are turned. Visitors are “caged” in their car while animals get to roam throughout the reserves. Get your cameras ready as you settle in your own vehicle and embark on a nine-km drive through seven distinct, large reserves including Nairobi Sanctuary, Simba Lion Country, Timbavati Lion Country, Wankie Bushland Trail, Rocky Ridge Veldt, Australasia and The Americas. You can view over 1000 exotic birds and animals, many of which are classified as endangered or threatened. (You can hop on a safari tour bus instead for an extra fee.)

Other Attractions

On a sunny day, pack your swimsuit and hit the wet zone at Misumu Bay Wet Play Area (open between May 19 and September 3). This adventure area features sprinklers, slides, jets, and more!

Daily Presentations

At various times throughout the day, visitors can catch one of four presentations to learn about the animals that call African Lion Safari home. In Parrot Paradise , visitors can watch in awe of their intelligence; see hawks, eagles, owls, vultures and falcons in the Birds of Prey Flying Demo ; and learn about various reptiles in Little Ray’s Nature Centre.

Wake Up The Wild: An Experience to Roar About

Have you ever wanted to come within a metre of a rhino, zebra or ostrich, or hand-feed Canada’s largest herd of giraffe? What about witness a pride of lions at their most active time of day? Designated an Ontario Signature Experience by Destination Ontario in 2015, Wake Up The Wild is African Lion Safari’s exclusive VIP experience available on select days throughout the season, ideal for families, couples, or a fun gift! During the adventure, a Game Warden takes you on an off-road, private guided tour to spot wildlife in an open air truck.

International Excellence in Conservation

Visitor information.

• Open daily May 6 to September 4 and select dates from September 5 to October 8. Misumu Bay Wetplay is open daily from May 20 to September 4.
• Parking is included in the park admission.
• Dining options and snacks are available throughout the park.
• African Lion Safari is located at 1386 Cooper Road in Hamilton, Ontario.

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African Lion Safari

• Address: 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton, ON, Canada Map
• Timings: 10:00 am - 05:30 pm Details
• Phone: +1-5196232620
• Ticket Price: 30 CAD
• Time Required: 03:00 Hrs
• Tags: Outdoors , Wildlife Park, Walking Area, Family And Kids , Bird Watching

* This attraction is closed for the season Now! You can plan visit in Next season from May 2 – September 27, 2020

Home to approximately 1000 animals, the African Lion Safari is a family owned safari park that is a must visit for wild life enthusiasts. Spanning over 740 acres, visitors can tour any or all of the seven game reserves where animals like lion, giraffe and elephants roam freely. Guests are allowed to tour the facility in their own vehicles or have the option of hopping on a tour bus that takes them through the park.

The Park was founded by retired colonel Gordon Debenham who had an intense passion for animals. The park also has a walking area where birds and animals like parrots, macaws, elephants, flamingos and rabbits can be seen.

African Lion Safari Travel Tips

• Grounds remain open for an extra 1.5 hours after game reserves and ticket booth entrance close.
• Vehicles on which openings cannot be closed or where safety is otherwise compromised (for instance, by large cracks in the windshield) will not be allowed into the reserves.

Entrance Ticket Details For African Lion Safari

This attraction is closed for the season Now! You can plan visits in Next season from May 2 – September 27, 2020

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• African Lion Safari Address: 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton, ON, Canada
• African Lion Safari Contact Number: +1-5196232620
• African Lion Safari Timing: 10:00 am - 05:30 pm
• African Lion Safari Price: 30 CAD
• Best time to visit African Lion Safari(preferred time): 10:00 am - 03:00 pm
• Time required to visit African Lion Safari: 03:00 Hrs
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75.37% of people who visit Hamilton include African Lion Safari in their plan

• 10 AM - 11 AM

89.12% of people start their African Lion Safari visit around 10 AM - 11 AM

People usually take around 3 Hrs to see African Lion Safari

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting African Lion Safari

People normally club together Perth County Welcome Centre And Artisan Marketplace and Spencer Gorge Conservation Area Or Dundas while planning their visit to African Lion Safari.

People also prefer to start their day with African Lion Safari.

African Lion Safari Reviews & Ratings

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• Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
• Dundurn Castle
• Hmcs Haida National Historic Site
• Spencer Gorge Conservation Area Or Dundas
• Art Gallery Of Hamilton
• Theatre Aquarius

Do we need to book for a visit & how much is the bus if decided to hop?

are there any discount codes for this attraction

Is it open now ? How many people are allowed in a car ? Can we bring our own car..its tyota camry ?

whats the prices

Is there any seniors discount &how; are the washrooms^

cost of entering for one car with 5 people

From May 18 to September 2, the admission prices are 39.95 CAD per adult (13 to 59), 37.95 CAD per senior (60 and above), and 27.95 CAD per child (3-12). From May 4 to May 17 and September 3 to September 29, the admission prices are 33.95 CAD per adult, 31.95 CAD per senior, and 22.95 CAD per child. 

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