Lake Geneva’s Safari Park: The Midwest’s Most Unique Drive-Thru Wildlife Experience

Have you ever dreamed of going on a safari but your budget won't allow it to happen? The next best thing is waiting for you in Wisconsin at Safari Lake Geneva!

Summer Fun On a Budget

With two young kids that play a lot of sports at home, going on extravagant and extended vacations isn't really in the cards right now. So, every spring and summer we try to find fun family day trips to go on in Illinois and Wisconsin. Beach days and waterparks always make our list, and so does going to a zoo because my girls LOVE animals.

Wisconsin's Original Drive-Thru Safari

A few years ago during the height of the COVID pandemic, my family went to check out Safari Lake Geneva, and let me tell you, the experience was way cooler than I ever expected! Here's a quick peek of the park...

Several years later my kids STILL talk about the ostrich that followed our car the whole time. Here are a few pics from our trip...

Safari Lake Geneva gives you the chance to get up close and personal with fascinating animals like zebras, giraffes, bison, ostriches, camels and SO much more, plus you get to experience it all from the comfort of your car.

If an out-of-car experience is something else you would like to enjoy, Safari Lake Geneva now offers giraffe and capybara encounters too!

Safari Lake Geneva opens for the 2025 season on May 1, and ticket must be purchased in advance to reserve your time slot....better do that right now at safarilakegeneva.com.

Here's even more cool places to check out the next time your in Wisconsin...