Big Joel's Safari

Big Joel's Safari is a 20-acre walk-through park that combines a petting zoo with a broader collection of wildlife. The destination keeps more than 65 animal species and emphasizes close viewing, with some animals available for feeding or interaction while others are observed from their enclosures. Its mix of domestic, exotic, and wild species gives the park a distinctly hands-on character rather than the feel of a traditional exhibit-focused zoo.

The collection includes lemurs, servals, sloths, kangaroos, camels, zebras, bison, reptiles, and a variety of birds, alongside smaller farm and petting-zoo animals. Visitors can purchase feed for selected species and enter an open bird aviary where parakeets may land on visitors, while separate encounters offer more structured experiences with animals such as sloths. Educational field trips are also offered for groups, reinforcing the park's role as an educational attraction. The combination of animal variety, feeding opportunities, and close encounters makes Big Joel's Safari particularly suited to visitors who prefer an interactive wildlife experience over a large, formal zoo setting.