![]() ![]() “We want customers to know there’s so much more to experience once we get through this crisis,” Haught said. The hope is guests will get a taste of what is available now, and return when the air boat rides, shows and animal encounters resume. It’s not clear when Wild Florida will be able to return the rest of the park to normal operations. “It’s the park-to-planet approach that inspires people to go home and help preserve, protect and conserve these animals in the wild.” “We hope our guests see something, native or exotic to Florida, that makes them say ‘wow’ and motivates them to go home and get involved,” Haught said. Have your camera ready because more than likely a goat, white-tailed deer, longhorn cattle or one of their buddies will stroll right by your vehicle. Although, it’s really more like a tap than a hit. If an emu decides to take a rest in the middle of the roadway, you have to wait until the fella is ready to move before you hit the gas pedal. It takes about an hour to complete the safari, but driver beware, you’re at the mercy of the animals. ![]() The safari covers more than 85 acres and includes animals like zebras, giraffes, bison, alligators and plenty more. Park hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 2 - 12. “That’s exactly why the (Osceola) county granted us an exception in the stay at home order.” “The rest of the tour is self-guided with zero contact with any other humans,” Haught said. They simply call the attendant on their cell phone and the guest completes the check in process via phone. Haught said some guests don’t even roll their car window down when they get to the check-in booth. Get your culture fix: How to watch concerts, theater, dance at home after coronavirus cancels live performances Join FLORIDA TODAY's Coronavirus questions, answers & info in Brevard Facebook group. Stay connected, even when we're all apart. At check in they just tell us their booking name and we usher them right in.” “Guests can book online, download and print the scavenger hunt at home, and download the safari guide podcast before arrival. “It’s turned into the perfect pandemic solution,” said Sam Haught, co-owner and founder of Wild Florida. The drive-thru safari was added to Wild Florida just a few months ago, and the timing couldn’t have been better. The park has been around for about 10 years and typically includes air boat rides and animal encounters, but those experiences are on hiatus due to coronavirus. Wild Florida, located about an hour from Melbourne in Kenansville, offers a drive-thru safari where dozens of animals are on display and zero human interaction is required. While traditional theme parks have closed for the time being, there’s one park in central Florida that is able to keep its gates open to the public. Editor's note: As of Saturday, April 4, Wild Florida's drive-thru safari park closed until further notice. ![]()
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