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What to Expect at Harmony Park Safari in Huntsville

If you are looking for a new adventure with animal encounters, there is a hidden gem located right here in Huntsville, Alabama. Harmony Park Safari is a mix between a drive through zoo and hands on animal encounters.

Grab your Cash and a Bucket

Once you arrive, you will pull up to a welcome window where you will pay your admission fee and purchase food for the animals. They take cash and check only - no cards. We highly recommend getting a bucket for $5. You will most likely use every bit of it!

You can also rent an SUV to drive through the park instead of using your personal vehicle, this is a great idea if you are worried about dirt, horns, or hooves accidentally ruining the finish on your transportation.

Enjoy the Ride

Driving through the park, you will see a variety of animals! Some will be waiting for you, sticking their heads right against the window. We saw lots of “farm animals” like pigs, cows, longhorns, and goats. They also had deer, rams, bison, emus, a giraffe, a camel, and llamas! The park encourages you to stay in the vehicle, keeping the doors locked, but you are able to feed to animals out of your window with the provided cups.

Side note: trying to feed the animals and take pictures is nearly impossible. We highly suggest putting the phone/camera away and enjoy the moment - otherwise you might feed the phone to a longhorn!

Feed the Animals

After driving through the Safari, you can then park and take a short walk to the Reptile House , the Pigsty, and the Turtle Enclosure. The Reptile House was full of snakes, alligators, lizards, and more! They have a few species of albino reptiles as well.

The Pigsty is a large fenced in area with a huge family of pigs. They range from large to absolutely tiny! The park offers free popcorn to toss over the fence, they snort and run as fast as their little legs will carry them to the special treats.

The Turtle Enclosure was by far our favorite part! We purchased some lettuce for $1 to feed the tortoises and they loved it! They were munching the lettuce and following us around the entire pen.

As someone who isn’t around animals (other than our two dogs) very often, it was a fun experience! Feeding the animals is a little intimidating but at the end of the day the animals were really only worried about the food and were very pleasant. They are wild animals, but you could tell that they were also used to having people in their space which is reassuring. The Harmony Park Safari staff was helpful and had all the tools we needed to have the best experience. The Park is definitely something you should add to your schedule if you are visiting Huntsville! It’s great for kids, families, friends, and couples!

Harmony Park Safari

431 Clouds Cove Rd SE

Huntsville, AL 35803

March - November

10:00am - Sunset

Last Admission taken an hour before Sunset

$10 per person

2 and under are free

Cash and Check Only

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Harmony Park Safari – One of Huntsville’s Best Kept Secrets

April 8, 2016 By Guest Blogger

People can live for years in the area and not know it exists, even though this hidden gem is a guaranteed adventure for all ages.

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Harmony Park Safari

Tucked away on its grounds is a kangaroo habitat, a reptile room (with all sorts of creepy crawlies), a tortoise trail, and their drive through zoo.

Guests can purchase an optional bucket of feed to give to the animals in the drive through zoo, which include llamas, bison, zebras, and some very friendly emus.

The feed bucket is expected by most of the animals in the drive through zoo, so if you don’t bring one, expect to receive some condescending looks from the wildlife.

More Information: Harmony Park Safari and Drive Through Zoo

• Harmony Park Safari is open 7 days a week from 10 am to sunset
• Cost: $9 per person, kids 2 and under free, food buckets are $5 each
• Address: 431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
• Phone: (877) 726-4625

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Alabama Safari Park

The Alabama Safari Park, a 350-acre safari park, opened in 2018 and works to provide animals with as natural a habitat as possible for the more than 450 animals living there. It features a 3-mile road where guests can feed Banteng, Grevy's and Grants Zebras, Watusi, Bison, Eland and many other exotic animals free-roaming and up close, without barriers.

Explore the village walk-thru, where you will find ring-tailed lemurs and kangaroos. Enjoy the budgie adventure aviary and  feed the giraffes. You can also pet all your favorite farm animals, including goats and pigs. Or experience a behind-the-scenes sloth encounter!

Getting There

The Alabama Safari Park is located in Montgomery County at Exit 158 off I-65 in Hope Hull, Alabama. The Alabama Safari Park is an easy drive from Atlanta, Birmingham or Mobile,  Pensacola or Destin and surrounding cities in NW Florida and southern Alabama.

Then I - 65 South to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

I - 65 North to Exit 158. Off exit, take right. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

• 1664 Venable Road
• Hope Hull, AL 36043

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Harmony Park Safari in Huntsville: a Parent Review

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• 431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville AL
• Opens for the season March - November
• 10:00 AM - until Sunset, 7 Days a Week

Harmony Park Safari is one of Huntsville’s most surprising gems! When entering the park the first thing you do is pull up to the little hut and pay. Make sure you get at least one bucket of food for the animals. The animals know the cars have treats and if you don’t feed them you won’t get very much attention. The attendant will open up a large gate and you are on your own. Almost immediately you will have 5-10 various animals around your car!

The speed limit is 5 mph but many times we moved slower than that. We decided to let the kids out of their seat belts so they could see better and toss food out the windows. They ask that you don’t lower your windows more than eight inches and there is a reason for this rule! The animals are very friendly and they aren’t afraid to get up close and personal for a treat. When the animal wanting a treat is their Scottish Highlander, Mr. Wilson, it can get a little intimidating!

About Harmony Park Safari

Harmony Park Safari opened in 1990 with 30 acres of land to house the animals they care for. The park is unique because most of the animals roam freely nibbling treats tossed out from the visitors’ car windows. HPS is a federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic & endangered animals. Things are constantly improving on the property and the park is always adding new animals. The newest addition is a brand new Reptile Room that is at least twice as big as their old one. Their newest resident is a young giraffe that is now living peacefully in his new south Huntsville home.

Much of the admission fee goes towards just feeding all of the animals. They use over 8,000 pounds of grain a month to feed them all. The food that they give you is more like candy to the park animals and they don’t get it from anywhere other than the visiting cars so they are really excited for visitors!

Harmony Park Safari Pro-Tips

After you finish your drive don’t leave yet! There are a lot of animals that you can walk around and see (some that need to be more contained) as well as a giraffe and kangaroo. There is also the opportunity to touch and feed some very large turtles! Updated May 2020 – Harmony Park is drive-through only until further notice due to Covid-19. 

The 2-mile driving trail is laid out in a loop. Once you get in the park you can drive around as long as you like. There is no way my kids would have let us leave after only one go around anyway!

Make sure you buy the animal food. If you don’t buy the food they figure it out quickly and go visit the other cars that are tossing out treats. If you want their attention, you need to buy the food.

Ask for extra cups. My kids accidentally dropped every single little cup they gave us when tossing the food out the window. You can also bring a few from home.

Plan on taking your car through a car wash after your visit. There is no way around it. Between the fingerprints from my kids’ hands on the inside of the car and the animal mouths & noses on the outside, just factor in a car wash when you are thinking about price. On that note, judging from other reviews, I wouldn’t advise taking your brand-new car through the park either. These are big animals and there’s always the risk of minor dings & scratches. If that’s a deal-breaker for you, the park has rental SUV’s you can borrow for $15 to drive through the park.

Harmony Park Safari Details

Address : 431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville ( map ) Phone : 256-723-3880 View Website | Frequently Asked Questions Cost : $10 per person (cash or check only), kids 2 and under free; food buckets $5 Hours : Opens for the season March – November, 10:00 AM – until Sunset, 7 Days a Week

Editor’s Note: We are aware of the controversy reported both on local news and to us by local parents about Harmony Park. Those that wish to know more about the safety & practices of the park before they go can easily research that on their own. This parent review is one mom’s experience with her family at the park. 

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One of the reasons we started this website was to share discoveries that no one seems to know about. Harmony Park Safari is such a discovery. It's a drive-through safari with goats, deer, zebra, bison, llamas, ponies, emus, wildebeest, zebu, camel, and alligators. The camel and alligators are behind fences but everything else comes right up to your vehicle. Not only are your kids going to love it, but you'll probably have a blast too.

You'll have to sign a waiver before entering and you're required to keep your window at least halfway up though there's no one there to enforce the rule and I'm guilty of leaving my window down most of the time.

Once you exit, pull into the parking lot and visit their new-ish Reptile Room which replaces the old trailer and is at least 2-3x as big. They have a respectable collection of snakes, frogs, turtles, crocodile, etc. They usually have some alligator and turtle hatchlings. Walk into the fenced area and feed the tortoises. These guys are pretty cool and your kids will love feeding them. In fact, for some people this may be better than the safari. There's no supervision to speak of and I've actually picked one up to see how heavy they are (spoiler: very heavy). I made the fortunate mistake of sitting down to feed one only to have another one start to crawl on me to get at my cup of lettuce. Under a certain temperature, they put the tortoises away so make sure it's warm. Or call first but don't expect anyone to answer ;)

For completeness sake, you'll also see a baboon, kangaroos, a macaque, a donkey, geese, and peacocks around the park.

Travel south on the Parkway to Hobbs Island Rd and take a left. After about 8 miles you'll see a big sign announcing the safari. Take a right on Cloud Cove Rd. and the park will be up just a ways on your left. Click here to see it on Google Maps.

The park is open 10:00am - Sunset daily (including weekends) March through November.

Don't bother looking for official information about them online. It doesn't exist. We try to update this article annually.

They used to charge a set amount per car but now it's $7 $8 $9 per person (times are tough I guess). Children under 3 are free. Food buckets are $5 each and lettuce cups are $1 each. Cash only. And apparently no pets allowed.

Don't take your brand new car. The rams and deer have antlers and while they're eating the food off the ground near your car you may get some minor scratches. One particular goat likes to paw at your door too.

Buy lots of food. I usually recommend one bucket per child and more if you plan to get involved. If you buy too much, take a left at the end of the trail and make another loop to get rid of your excess food.

Stay back from other cars. Be sure to leave some distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. For one, you don't want to cause the people in front of you to rush. Second, it's hilarious to watch the herd of animals stampede to your car once they realize their previous food source has driven off and there's nothing left on the ground. Almost simultaneously, they start looking around for another car, see you, and make a beeline to get your treats.

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Harmony Park Safari

Harmony Park Safari is off the beaten path about 30 minutes south of downtown Huntsville, AL. It is worth the drive if you are in the area! Owned by a biologist and a physicist the Safari Park is more than just a drive through – the park helps with conservation of a species of antelope and is working on starting a habitat for giraffes.

When you enter the park you will come to a trailer where an attendant will greet you and take your payment. This is your opportunity to purchase food for your drive thru safari. There are 2 options – a large bucket or a red solo cup of food. The animals are used to being fed from cars and were very gentle. I recommend the larger bucket especially if you have several people in your car. You can also purchase lettuce to feed the tortoises.

After you enter you have a choice – you can immediately go through the drive thru or you can park and walk through the tortoise habitat, reptile house and see the giraffe. We walked around first. Once you park there are signs to point the way and there were several employees there that will answer any questions and give you more information about the park. My family started with the tortoises which were all very friendly and gentle.  This is the one area that is not stroller or wheel chair friendly. There is a small wall you must walk over (it keeps the tortoises in their habitat) and there is a tree that you have to step over in the walk way. My kids hand fed them lettuce and were able to interact with them. There are also small alligators, lemurs, baboons and a macaque monkey to see.

Once you are done visiting the tortoises head to the reptile house across a dirt path from the parking area. On the way try to see the kangaroo in the large enclosure on the left. We were able to see his ears behind some trees on our visit – he was lying down for an afternoon nap. The reptile house has snakes, including several VERY large pythons, turtles, baby alligators and lizards.

Exit the reptile house and don’t miss the cross section of a sequoia. According to the tree’s rings it was 2700 years old. There are arrows on the rings to give you an idea of how large the tree was for events through history. It was recently profiled on Redwood Kings on Animal Plant where you can get a sneak peek of the park .

Head up the hill to see the giraffe. He is 18 months old and the beginning of the park’s newest exhibit and hopeful eventual herd. There are only 1300 giraffes in captivity around the world were were told.

After you see all the exhibits on foot head back to your car and enter the safari. Keep your windows closed until you pass the traffic light on the left (you’ll see it when you are there). After that point, you are free to open your windows and feed the animals. Do not get out of your car though. Some will eat from your hand and others prefer to eat from food you throw on the ground. Drive very slowly and watch for the emus and ostriches – they will put their heads in your car to get at the food. We closed our windows when one got close. Keep your eyes open for the small brown horse with zebra stripes – his mother is a zebra on the property and father is a miniature horse you will also see.

Once you get to the exit there are paths that allow you to continue in a circle and go through the park again. We ended up driving through 2 times because everyone was having such a great time. Make sure you give yourself 2 to 3 hours to see the entire park. Bring snacks and drinks if you would like – there is no place to purchase at the park. There is a port-a-potty available and a large outdoor sink to wash hands after you touch the animals. You may want to bring some baby wipes and hand sanitizer as well.

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Harmony Park Safari ( Map ) ( Call 1-877-726-4625)

Hours: 10 AM to Sunset – Last tour leaves one hour prior to sunset   Open March through November

Cost: $10 per person, 2 yr and under FREE  CASH AND CHECK ONLY – NO CREDIT CARDS

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Road Trippin To Harmony Safari Park In Huntsville

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Are you looking for a fun road trip for the family this summer? Like most parents, I spent every waking minute trying to figure out how to entertain my daughters during the summer. 

Harmony Safari Park is fun and educational therefore your kids will not lose all of their brain cells by doing nothing but playing video games, building houses on mind-craft, complaining they are bored every second of the day, or just simply getting on your nerves by fighting all summer.

Harmony Park Safari is a one-of-a-kind attraction for Huntsville. If you want to laugh, scream, get mad at your husband for letting the windows down while an Emu is hunting for food – check out Harmony Park Safari, a federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic & endangered animals.

The park is a “drive-through” animal park where you are required for your own safety to remain in your car during the two-mile route to see the animals which include; zebras, zebus, antelope, buffalo, a camel, ostriches, pythons & crocodiles.

If you roll down your windows be prepared for the Emu’s because they are quick and those skinny little heads will dart in out of your car window so fast.

Harmony Safari Park In Alabama

Harmony Park Safari is about 30 minutes south of downtown Huntsville, AL, and a 2-hour drive from Nashville.  

Once you arrive at Harmony Safari park you will enter the park and come to a small trailer where an attendant will greet you and take your payment which is $10 pp.

The park also provides you the opportunity to purchase food for your drive-thru the park. I suggest purchasing the large bucket because the animals will devour the food pretty quickly.

You can purchase either a large bucket which is $5.00 or the red solo cup of food. We purchased the bucket and still ran out of food before we made it halfway through the park so I suggest purchasing two buckets of food especially if you have kids with you.

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While the animals are accustomed to being fed from cars it doesn’t stop you from screaming when they stick their entire heads through the car window.  Be prepared to have at a minimum of 4 to 5 animals surrounding your car at any given time.

Once you get into the actual park make sure you take your time, drive slowly through the park, enjoy the animals, and feed them plenty of treats.   The more treats you have the more animals will surround your car and the more fun the kiddos will have.

Once we got going in the park we decided it was ok for Madison and Camille to get out of their seatbelts and let the windows down to feed the animals.

What kind of animals are at Harmony Safari Park?

I might have nightmares for the rest of my life thinking about those EMUs!  EMUs are for the most part very docile animals and I am sure the EMUs at Harmony are very nice animals, but those little beady eyes and long beaks scared the bejeezus out of me.  

They would run-up to the car and stick those scary-looking beaks right through the window! Needless to say, I am good if I never see another EMU.

My daughters loved the Zebra, which came right over to the car like he knew the girls had been waiting to pet him from the moment they laid eyes on him across the park.

How precious are these Llamas?  Look at those eyes and I swear one of them winked at me and my heart melted just a little.  Isn’t he like the sexiest Llama you’ve ever seen?  Ok, this is getting a little creepy but look at those eyelashes!

They even have a giraffe, but you can only see it on the back side of the park and it was in an enclosure.

Petting Zoo

They also have a “petting” zoo that allows you to walk around and touch the animals.  The petting zoo has turtles, baboons, lemurs, alligators, pigs, and birds.  The tortoises are the main attraction in the petting zoo because of how large they are; plus they are roaming around like they are king of the castle.

Watch the video below of how much fun my family had and please share!

They also sell lettuce for the tortoises if you want to feed them, but please be careful when feeding the tortoises because the last thing you want is to be bitten by a tortoise.

Lastly, they have an indoor reptile house with many snakes, lizards, frogs, and bugs; so don’t leave before you check out the reptile house.

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Harmony Park Safari 431 Clouds Cove Rd SE Huntsville, AL 35803

 Call 1-877-726-4625) or (256)- 723-3880

Hours: 10 AM to Sunset – Last tour leaves one hour prior to sunset 

Open March through November

Cost: $10 per person, 2 yr and under FREE  CASH AND CHECK ONLY – NO CREDIT CARDS

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I can’t say this enough but please get insurance no matter the destination! Even if you are only going on a short trip, you should always travel with insurance.

Have fun while visiting exploring the U.S. this summer , but take it from someone who has racked up thousands of bucks on an insurance claim before, you will need it.

 Make sure to get your insurance before you head off on an adventure!  I highly recommend  Travelex Insurance.

The Conclusion – Harmony Safari Park

There is no doubt that if you are looking for a fun-filled family trip that will still allow you to practice social distancing gas up and head to Harmony Safari Park.  

Huntsville, AL is only a short two-hour drive from Nashville which makes it a great road trip and you won’t even have to worry about killing your family. 

While you must remain in your car for this 2-mile route and see zebras, zebus, buffalo, camels, ostriches, pythons, rams, highlanders, alligators, waterfowl, waterfalls, and more it is well worth the road trip to Alabama.

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Are you planning on taking a road trip this summer since flying is out of the question? Have you visited Harmony Safari Park? Have you visited a drive-through animal park? 

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WOW!!! I spent my freshman year at AAMU, and I didn’t know this was there. I will have to check it out the next time we are there to visit my mom.

So much fun! I dont know if you watched the video but the animals are literally in your car

Thanks for this post. I’m always on the lookout for things close to Nashville. I hadn’t heard of this place but I’ll definitely be looking into it.

It’s only about an hour and a half from Nashville so makes for a quick day trip

Omg I love the zoo! And the fact that you could drive through is everything. Great post

I consider myself a world traveler but have never been to Alabama. My kids love animals, so this seems like a perfect place for us to go. Thank you for putting it on my radar.

every summer I focus on places to explore within a 3-hour driving distance. This year I focused on Alabama and there are so many hidden gems in Alabama. They have a big cat sanctuary as well

I love the zoo and they had great animals! I’m sure your girls loved that! I have family Alabama, I will have to make my way to Huntsville at some point!

A safari park in alabama? I had no idea. It’s nice to not have to go all the way to Africa to see such beautiful animals. What a fun experience.

Great Post! We have one of these parks here in Cleveland, we need to schedule a trip! Looks like fun and I know my children would enjoy it. And I have family in Huntsville so the next time we are there I’m going to suggest it!

It was well worth the drive. The kids had such a blast and the EMUS traumatized me

A drive-thru zoo, is definitely my kinda zoo! lol Not used to paying to enter a zoo, that’s new but it looks like a great way to spend the day with he kids.

I have never heard of a drive thru zoo but I like the concept. I love the zoo but it is normally hot and involves alot of walking. I’m with you , that emu would probably give me nightmares as well..

Those EMUS have traumatized me! that thing has no sense of boundaries but I guess I was in his space but Lawd!

This looks like a BLAST! I haven’t been in years! Maybe I’ll take the kiddies! Thank you!

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This one of the best experiences I have found in Alabama. Love to go to Harmony Safari Park. Thanks for sharing!

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Most People Have No Idea You Can Do This One Awesome Activity In Alabama

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Did you know that Alabama has a “drive-thru” petting zoo where you can feed zebras, ostriches, llamas, buffalo and so much more from the comfort of your car? That’s right. You can drive through this unique petting zoo while animals walk straight up to your car window for you to feed them. This unique “drive-thru” petting zoo is Huntsville’s very own Harmony Park Safari.

In 1990, Harmony Park Safari opened with 30 acres of land. What makes this park unique is that the animals are allowed to roam freely. Hey, it’s not every day you see a llama or zebra roam freely towards your car. And because new animals are constantly being added to the park, be sure to visit again. Who knows? You might see several animals you didn’t see before.

Here are a few of the animals you can expect to see when you take a drive on the wild side at Harmony Park Safari:

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What do you think? Does this look like a place you’d want to visit? Why or why not? And if you’ve been to Harmony Park Safari, we’d love for you to share your experience with us.

Harmony Park Safari is open from March-November, daily, 10am-sunset. The cost is $9 per person. Kids 2 and under are free, and food buckets are $5.00

Harmony Park Safari 431 Clouds Cove Rd SE Huntsville, AL 35803

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Harmony Park Safari ‘permanently closed’ after 30 years

by: Carmen Fuentes

Posted: May 5, 2023 / 12:26 PM CDT

Updated: May 5, 2023 / 06:05 PM CDT

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. ( WHNT ) — A decades-old attraction in the Huntsville area has allegedly closed its doors for good.

The Harmony Park Safari opened in 1990 and was a mix between a “drive-thru zoo” and a “hands-on animal experience.” It allowed visitors to drive through the property and see a variety of animals, including farm animals, a giraffe, camels, llamas, tortoises and more.

According to Google, Harmony Park Safari is “permanently closed.” The entrance to the park is roped off and its website has been deactivated.

If you call the park’s phone number listed online, the answering machine has this message for callers:

“After 30 years, we will be permanently closing our gates. From this day forward, we are permanently closed. Thanks to all of our patrons from 51 states, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada, too. God bless each and every one. And we hope our patrons enjoyed their stay at Harmony Park Safari.”

Over the years, Harmony Park Safari received a number of citations from the United States Department of Agriculture  (USDA) regarding its animals and exhibits.

The USDA had to step in after a kangaroo at the park bit a nine-year-old girl and the incident was caught on video in May 2017. The branch of the USDA that regulates animal exhibitors ordered the park to build a new barrier around the enclosure where the incident happened.

When News 19 went to the park seeking answers, a truck pulling a larger trailer was at the park, allegedly waiting to pick up an animal.

When asked if the person was the owner, an unknown man replied “no” and told our crew that he was there to pick up a giraffe. Where the giraffe was to be taken is unknown at this time.

News 19 has reached out to the owner and the USDA for comment, but we have not heard back as of this publication.

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Tickets and Hours

Spend an hour or stay the day! Your paid admission grants access to the Safari Drive-Thru & Safari Village Walk-Thru for the entire day. Present your receipt to re-enter the park.

Alabama Safari Park is open 363 days a year!

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Animal feed, keep in mind.

No Animals Allowed

No Outside Animal Feed Allowed

No Smoking or Vaping Allowed, except in the designated area

The following vehicles are not allowed in the Safari Drive-Thru: Motorcycles, convertibles, open top jeeps, vehicles without doors and tow-behind trailers.

Minivan Sliding Doors MUST Remain Closed in Drive-Thru Section of the Park

Guest must stay in vehicles at all times while on the Safari Drive-thru.

2024 Park Hours

January 1 - February 28, 2024 - Open Daily 9AM - 4PM (Last admission 3 PM)

March 1 - October 31, 2024 - Open Daily 9AM - 5PM (Last admission 4 PM)

November 1 - December 31, 2024 - Open Daily 9AM - 4PM (Last admission 3 PM)

Open 363 Days a Year! * * Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 and Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.

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Harmony Park Safari ‘permanently closed’

• Updated: May. 08, 2023, 1:33 p.m. |
• Published: May. 05, 2023, 9:28 a.m.

Harmony Park Safari has closed after 30 years. (Huntsville Times file photo)

• William Thornton | [email protected]

Note: Alabama Safari Park, in Hope Hull, is still open for business.

The Huntsville area’s drive-thru zoo has apparently closed.

Entry is barred to Harmony Park Safari in the New Hope community by ropes, and the park’s website has been deactivated. A Google search for the park says that it is “permanently closed.”

A recorded message on the park’s phone number says, “After 30 years, we will be permanently closing our gates. From this day forward, we are permanently closed. Thanks to all of our patrons from 51 states, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada, too. God bless each and every one, and we hope each of our patrons enjoyed their stay at Harmony Park Safari.”

WHNT attempted, but was unable, to get answers on why the park closed.

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Located on Clouds Cove Road Southeast, the attraction was lauded as a “hidden gem” for families and boasted giraffes, zebras, emus, llamas and other animals in an outdoor park setting.

It made news i n 2017 when one of its kangaroos bit a nine-year-old girl’s ear, resulting in 14 stitches. A year later, a n altercation between a visitor and an employee went viral on social media.

Over the years, the park was cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for failure to maintain fencing, which resulted in the 2021 death of deer and sheep due to predators, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Other citations dealt with shelter and proper veterinary care.

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Get driving directions to the Alabama Safari Park, a 350-acre drive-thru adventure safari park located in Hope Hull, Ala.

Map and Driving Directions

The Alabama Safari Park is located in Montgomery County at Exit 158 off I-65 in Hope Hull, Alabama. The Alabama Safari Park is an easy drive from Birmingham or Mobile,  Pensacola or Destin, and surrounding cities in NW Florida and southern Alabama. The park makes for a great stop to and from the beaches to make the drive more interesting! Follow the driving directions below or use the Google Map for guidance. 1664 Venable Road Hope Hull, AL 36043

FROM ATLANTA:

I - 85 South to Montgomery AL. Then I - 65 South to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

FROM MOBILE:

I - 65 North to Exit 158. Off exit, take right. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

FROM MONTGOMERY:

I - 65 South to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

FROM BIRMINGHAM:

I - 65 South thru Montgomery to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

2024 Park Hours

January 1 - February 28, 2024 - Open Daily 9AM - 4PM (Last admission 3 PM)

March 1 - October 31, 2024 - Open Daily 9AM - 5PM (Last admission 4 PM)

November 1 - December 31, 2024 - Open Daily 9AM - 4PM (Last admission 3 PM)

Open 363 Days a Year! * * Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 and Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.

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