The Wild Animal Park

The Wild Animal Park is a wildlife attraction in Chittenango, New York, combining a traditional walk-through zoo with a separate 40-acre drive-through safari. The zoo houses more than 400 animals from around the world, while the safari uses multiple pastures where domestic and exotic animals roam with visitors viewing them from their vehicles. The combination creates a more varied visit than a conventional zoo focused solely on fixed exhibits.

Visitors can explore the zoo on foot, drive through the safari in their own vehicle, or join a guided safari aboard The Beast. Additional animal encounters provide closer experiences with selected species, including giraffes, sloths, otters, penguins, rhinos, capybaras, and flamingos. The park also operates educational programs featuring live animal ambassadors and offers lodging at The Haven, where guests can stay near selected wildlife habitats. The combination of walk-through exhibits, open-range safari viewing, guided encounters, and educational programming makes The Wild Animal Park particularly suited to travelers looking for an interactive wildlife outing with several distinct ways to experience the animals.