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Just a short five miles from downtown Lake Geneva is an animal safari drive-through unlike anything else in Chicagoland! We’re not a theme park or zoo, but a unique wildlife preserve that is a home to animals from around the world. Consistently ranked as one of the most exciting things to do in Lake Geneva!

We’re a family-owned business and the brainchild of Wisconsin’s foremost exotic animal expert, “Jungle” Jay Christie. Christie had long dreamed of creating a refuge for the world’s diminishing breeds that allowed visitors to enjoy the sight of animals roaming freely from the comfort of their cars.

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About Safari Lake Geneva

Just a short five miles from downtown Lake Geneva is an animal adventure unlike anything else in Chicagoland. We’re not a theme park or zoo, but a unique wildlife preserve that is a home to animals from around the world. Our drive-through safari is consistently ranked as one of the most exciting things to do in Lake Geneva!

Safari Lake Geneva is a family-owned business and the brainchild of Wisconsin’s foremost exotic animal expert, “Jungle” Jay Christie. Christie had long dreamed of creating a refuge for the world’s diminishing breeds that allowed animals to roam vast acreage while confining people to “cages,” specifically their cars. The end result is a conservation park that allows animals to interact with other animals, often in herds, much as they would in their ancestral homelands.

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A Top-Rated Safari Experience in Lake Geneva!

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Family Fun

Best seen with Kids. Went with Grandkids. You drive through in your car. Windows open, bowls of animal food at ready. Animals stick their heads right in window and nosh- very entertaining! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

– Sher O. | Tripadvisor
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A Must-Do

What a great place! Animals are everywhere. Greatly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this place, well worth the cost of admission. You must buy food, the experience isn't complete without it! We will be back.

– WisconsinGal | Tripadvisor
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Loved It!

What a wonderful opportunity to come face to face (literally) with a variety of beautiful animals! We purchased buckets of food to feed the animals as we drove through. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we circled through a second time!

– Marla W. | Tripadvisor
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Wonderful

A rare experience to see so many animals at such a close range. Feeding the giraffes was a wonderful experience. It is a very well taken care of facility and the employees are wonderful. Grandkids loved it. What a wonderful experience!

– Carol A. | Tripadvisor
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Fun For All Ages

As 3 grown adults- we didn't know what to expect, but we had the best time! Many laughs and great memories. The animals were awesome! We also looked at the animals in the pens. A different and exciting experience, very enjoyable!

– Gina G. | Tripadvisor