SIERRA VISTA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
One Hour, an Open-Air Tram, and Up to 24 Big Cats at the National Tiger Sanctuary
A guided, one-hour Riding Safari in Sierra Vista that takes you by tram through walking-path enclosures and a south cats area to encounter lions, tigers, leopards and ligers.
One Hour, an Open-Air Tram, and Up to 24 Big Cats at the National Tiger Sanctuary.
Riding Safari is a guided, open-air tram tour at the National Tiger Sanctuary in Sierra Vista. Over the course of a one-hour circuit you’ll be driven through the sanctuary’s walking-tour paths and an additional south-cats area, with the opportunity to see as many as 24 large felines — from lions and tigers to leopards and ligers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up to 24 big cats — lions, tigers, leopards and ligers
The centerpiece of the Riding Safari is the animals: the tour offers the opportunity to meet up to 24 cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and ligers.
Open-air tram through walking-tour paths and the south cats area
You ride on an open-air tram while the guide drives you along the sanctuary’s walking-tour paths and into an additional area identified as the south cats area.
Expert-led, hour-long encounters
A guide accompanies the tram and frames the experience, delivering a one-hour guided safari that focuses on seeing and understanding the animals in the sanctuary setting.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
You board an open-air tram for a focused, one-hour loop. As the vehicle moves, the guide navigates the walking-tour pathways and then continues into the south cats area, pausing where appropriate so passengers can observe and appreciate the lions, tigers, leopards and ligers that make up the sanctuary’s big-cat population.
THE CATS
Up to 24 big cats — lions, tigers, leopards and ligers
The centerpiece of the Riding Safari is the animals: the tour offers the opportunity to meet up to 24 cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and ligers.
THE RIDE
Open-air tram through walking-tour paths and the south cats area
You ride on an open-air tram while the guide drives you along the sanctuary’s walking-tour paths and into an additional area identified as the south cats area.
THE GUIDE
Expert-led, hour-long encounters
A guide accompanies the tram and frames the experience, delivering a one-hour guided safari that focuses on seeing and understanding the animals in the sanctuary setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Riding Safari is a one-hour guided tram tour.
The published meeting location for the tour is Saddlebrooke, MO.
The trip description encourages reserving a spot in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Riding Safari?
The Riding Safari runs for one hour.
Where is the meeting point?
The published meeting location for the tour is Saddlebrooke, MO.
How many animals will I see?
The tour offers the opportunity to meet up to 24 cats.
What species are on the tour?
The Riding Safari highlights lions, tigers, leopards and ligers.
Is the tour guided and on a tram?
Yes — the experience is a guided tour conducted on an open-air tram.
Are there pricing categories for different ages?
The published rates include adult, senior (55+), child (4–12) and a free policy for children 0–3.