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    Rocky Ridge Drive Through Safari

    5.0 (16 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    From beginning to end, our experience at Rocky Ridge was absolutely superb! I initially called to get information about the safari drive-through and spoke with Courtney. She was professional, kind, and incredibly helpful, answering every question I had with patience and care. We had a fairly large group with us--family members of all ages, including active military--and the experience matched everything Courtney described. It was truly a pleasure meeting her in person; she was just as warm and welcoming face-to-face. The animals in the storefront were engaging and delightful. We met Bun Bun the rabbit, whom I initially mistook for one of the stuffed animals on display, and Fancy Girl the dog, who was as cute as a button! The safari itself was AMAZING. The animals were engaging yet gentle, the dirt roads were well maintained, and it was clear the animals were happy and enjoyed interacting with the cars. We saw deer, llamas, goats, zebras, bison, donkeys, emus, and even a large camel at the end of the drive. Don't miss the walk-through portion of the safari either--it's a must! You'll see beautiful kangaroos, pigs, and more. There's even a small play area for kids and a water stream system where they can play and cool off. If we could give this place a 100, we would. It was an unforgettable experience for our family. Many of our guests were from out of town and are still talking about it. We cannot wait to go back and spread the word to everyone!! This is truly a place you don't want to miss.

    Jes S.

    Best place to spend NYE with our kiddos. The owners were the sweetest and the place was well cared for (coffee's good too!) We loved all of the animal experiences and had plenty of opportunities to feed a variety of animals. Thanks for the fun time! Highly recommend.

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    Wendy S.

    We found this location through Yelp. It sounded like it might be fun, so we went. We were kind of concerned that there weren't a lot of signs along the way, and wondered if it was still in fact, opened. But it was, happily. The entrance is easy to pass on the road if you're not actively looking for it, and our GPS calculated it as slightly further down the road than it actually was. When we arrived, we were one of two groups that were there, but by the time we left, there were probably a good six or seven cars behind us. When we went inside to pay for tickets, there was a cat sleeping on the sign-in book. They had adopted the cat, or maybe he had adopted them. That shows that they love animals. The cat was funny because he didn't budge as we signed in. He remained dozing and was a very sweet cat. One large bag of feed comes with your ticket price, and you can buy more if you would like. From past experience, we didn't think we would need more than one bag, because many times, when we have gone to similar animal rescue sanctuaries , the animals have been well fed, and were not particularly interested in what we had to offer. In the case of Rocky Ridge, the animals were very welcoming of the food. Some were in fact, insistent but not in a frightening way. They would gladly stick their heads inside the car to be fed. Sometimes they would follow the car. For example, there was a llama that followed us several times, and when my husband gently began to pull forward with the car the llama tried to keep pace with us. As we were leaving the main drive-through way, , we noticed a small sports car that was literally swarmed with the animals wanting to be fed. The roads are a little bit rough, so guests need to be aware that a car that can handle that is recommended. Animals will get close to the car and if the window is open, they will put their heads in the car. Some of them have antlers or large heads. In the case of a Highland cow they have large tongues. Just be aware that you will need to gently drive away and if you do, they tend to understand and pull their heads out of the window- but slow and gentle driving is also highly recommended for the safety of the animals. Dirt and saliva will get on the side of the car. That is to be expected from this type of experience. Some of the food pellets will fall in the floor and of your car. Expect that. If you have a really nice car and you are concerned about getting it dirty in the least, you probably don't want to drive that car into this facility. You will likely go home with some feed in some parts of your floorboard, etc. that you will have to pull out later, and the animals may approach after drinking water. That may leave temporary evidence on your window opening and on the door. . Unfortunately, we encountered cars in passing where there were some number of small children screaming every time the animals reached in the car to get the food. This can make the animals skittish and hesitant to approach a car if this type of outing is what you're planning, at any such type of animal sanctuary experience , please prepare your children not to overreact, when an animal is just reaching for the food you have to offer. These animals,were very gentle when given the food. We would definitely return!

    Very fun for all ages!! the deer were all so sweet and I've always wanted to feed a deer, I got to live my dream today!!

    Red deer

    One of the best safaris I've been to in Texas. Ran by sweet people, full of interesting and unique animals (including some HUGE bison) and their prices are fair!

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    It was adorable it was just very great and no one can fear the animals the animals are just so beautiful I 100 percent recommend this place

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    This was SOOOOOO much fun! Highly recommend! I won't say what animals are there because I do t want to spoil the fun, but it's worth it!

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    Canton Grand Safari Adventure

    Canton Grand Safari Adventure

    3.6(27 reviews)
    17.0 mi

    Do Not Go. They have been reported twice since December 2025…read more According to the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the incident happened Dec. 20, 2025, at Mystic Misfits (aka Canton Grand Safari) in Grand Saline. Inspectors say the adult female hyena was being handled in a manner similar to a pet dog, walking in a public area with direct access to guests. The USDA report states the facility allowed members of the public near the animal and directed one guest to stand beside the hyena for a photograph. Federal officials say the hyena then bit through the leash, escaped the handler's control and attacked the guest, causing a severe calf injury that required hospitalization. The violation was labeled "Critical" under federal animal handling regulations. USDA inspectors noted hyenas are powerful wild predators capable of causing serious injury and said public exhibitions must include proper barriers, distancing and handling procedures to protect both the public and the animals. The focused inspection was conducted Dec. 31, 2025, and the report says corrective action was required immediately moving forward. Article Below: https://www.txan24.com/post/usda-report-hyena-was-being-walked-like-a-dog-before-attack-at-east-texas-facility They only provide proper notification of liability for injury concerns after payment (as you can see in the photos attached). Canton Grand Safari was found to be in violation of their 21 day suspension which was put in place January 2, 2026. Please see attached Official Notice of suspension paperwork attached. Article Below: https://www.peta.org/news/canton-grand-safari/ Another known alias for the company is Mystic Acres https://www.facebook.com/mysticacrestx/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B2FNHGery/

    No giraffe, so disappointed. Not many animals to feed. Can't feed the monkeys. Would not pay extra…read morefor encounters, they were minimal. Boring and overpriced. Extremely disappointed. Had I known there isn't even the giraffe, I would not have paid to get in. Save your money.

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