CLEVELAND ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Up Close and On Your Terms: Guided Walks, Drive‑Thru Safari, and a Hands‑On Petting Farm at North Georgia Wildlife Park & Safari
All‑day admission at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park includes a guided wildlife walkthrough, a drive‑thru safari you experience from your car, and a petting farm — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Up Close and On Your Terms: Guided Walks, Drive‑Thru Safari, and a Hands‑On Petting Farm at North Georgia Wildlife Park & Safari.
Discover the North Georgia Wildlife Park & Safari in Cleveland, where animal lovers can combine a guided wildlife walkthrough with a drive‑thru safari and a hands‑on petting farm for an all‑day encounter with exotic and domestic creatures.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided Wildlife Walk: Intimate, Interpreted Viewing
A 45‑minute to one‑hour guided walk brings you close to animals such as wolves, kangaroos, sloths, lemurs and foxes, with a guide providing interpretation and supervision rather than self‑guided roaming.
Drive‑Thru Wildlife: See Herd Animals from Your Car
The park’s drive‑thru safari lets you view large exotic species from the comfort and safety of your vehicle, with opportunities to drive into habitats where antelope, emus and other curious animals approach the car.
Petting Farm: Hands‑On Animal Time
The petting farm hosts miniature and rare breeds alongside a few exotics such as tortoises and parakeets, where visitors can pet and feed select animals under park guidelines.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
Over the course of an all‑day admission you move from an interpreted, guided walk through specialized habitats to a vehicle‑based safari and then to a tactile petting area — a layered experience that emphasizes close viewing, guided learning, and hands‑on interaction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and what to be aware of.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Admission is sold as All Day; same‑day tickets are available at the ticket booth upon arrival.
Bring your vehicle if you plan to experience the drive‑thru safari; for the guided walk, plan on being with the group for 45 minutes to an hour.
Arrive at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park and purchase same‑day tickets at the ticket booth; this is the primary meeting location for park experiences.
Animal interactions such as petting and feeding at the petting farm are part of the experience but occur under park guidelines and supervision.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the guided wildlife walk?
The guided wildlife walk runs about 45 minutes to one hour.
Can I walk around the wildlife park on my own?
No — guests are not allowed to walk around the Wildlife Park portion unattended; habitats are designed for guided supervision.
Are tickets available the same day?
Yes — same‑day tickets are sold at the ticket booth upon arrival.
What does the drive‑thru safari involve?
The drive‑thru lets you view animals such as camels, zebras, warthogs, bison, wildebeests and ostriches from your car, including a Bush Drive where animals may approach your vehicle.
What animals can I interact with at the petting farm?
The petting farm features miniature and rare breeds of farm animals and a few exotics like tortoises and parakeets for petting and feeding where permitted.