Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari

Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari is a drive-through wildlife park in Hartwell, Georgia, where visitors explore animal habitats from their own vehicles. The safari is designed around animals approaching the cars, creating opportunities for close viewing and photographs in a natural outdoor setting. The collection includes American bison, ostriches, camels, water buffalo, wildebeest, zebu, parakeets, and tortoises, with the animal collection continuing to change as the park adds and updates its residents.

The drive-through experience is complemented by several walk-through attractions that can be explored after the safari. Safari Walkabout provides another way to encounter the animals, while Tortoise Lane, a petting zoo, and Budgie Experiences add more focused interactions. Feed is available for visitors to purchase for the animal encounters. The park also offers educational programs and group activities, including field trips and summer camps. Its combination of vehicle-based wildlife viewing and smaller interactive areas makes Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari suited to travelers looking for a relaxed, participatory safari experience rather than a traditional zoo layout.