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Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure: An Interactive Zoo Experience You Won’t Want To Miss

If you ever thought of going on a safari, here’s your chance— in NJ. The wildly popular Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure in Jackson opens the weekend of April 1 and is teeming with over 1,200 exotic animals from six continents ready to greet you and the whole family. Drive your car down a winding path where African elephants, reticulated giraffes, and red rhinos pass by your window (and maybe even stop traffic) in areas that mimic their natural habitats. Ready to go? Scroll down for all the details for going on a wild adventure at Six Flags Wild Safari—no passport needed. ( Feature Photo Credit: Six Flags Safari )

The zebras show off their stripes during the Six Flags in New Jersey. Photo Credit: Six Flags Safari

All the animals at Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru

Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is unique because you never have to leave your car. The drive-thru is separated into 12 sections to show how animals live in distinct natural habitats. You’ll have the opportunity to watch a Roosevelt Elk run in The Americas, see an ostrich peck at your window in Afrikka, or view an African Lion at rest in Kingsland. As you wind around the loop, slow down by Baboon Village. This fan-favorite is where you can watch this rowdy troop jump all over a large metal piece in their exhibit (this metal piece is actually from “Lightning Loops,” a Six Flags Great Adventure rollercoaster that was deconstructed years ago). And not to worry, the baboons are no longer allowed to jump on your car like they were years ago ( whew ).

See animals in their natural habitat from the safety of your vehicle. Photo Credit: Six Flags Safari

Here’s what to know about the Drive-Thru before you go

The Six Flags Wild Safari Park is a total of 4.5 miles of paved road, and the drive-thru timing depends on the animals’ behavior (if they are out and about) and the traffic since you drive through super slowly—but expect it to take at least an hour. To make the experience even better, you can download a guide for all the details on the animals and facts. During the tour, you will see gates with signs that say “checkpost” to guide you to where you are and what you will see. Safari team members are available at many of the gates to help you with anything you might need during your adventure. And the animals can be temperamental (especially in crummy weather), so be prepared that you might not always see specific species. Whether you’re planning to go for the day or even just a quick visit, you’ll want to purchase tickets online and reserve a time and date to go. Tickets start at $24.99 for adults and $19.99 for seniors and children under 48″. 

Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru is only part of the park

If your family is still up for an adventure, New Jersey’s largest and most popular theme park, Six Flags Great Adventure , is right next door with rides, restaurants, and hours of entertainment. Six Flags Great Adventure’s main park has plenty of thrilling and tame rides for all ages and lots of special events planned for 2023. This Spring Break, visit Six Flags in New Jersey for Scream Break from April 8-15 for a frighteningly good time that includes some of the features from Fright Fest, like haunted houses, a scare zone, ghouls, and nighttime rides. If you’re thinking about going this summer, you’ll want to head over to Six Flag’s water park, Hurricane Harbor, and spend the rest of the day sliding and splashing on the lazy river and in the pools—a perfect ending to a day “on safari.” New this year, there will be lots of tamer options for younger kids, including a treehouse splash park and 7 new colorful slides that spin and whirl smaller riders. And good to know if you want to add this to your day— Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor require separate ticket purchases from the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure.

Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure 1 Six Flags Boulevard Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 928-2000

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Thinking of visiting Six Flags safari in NJ? Here’s all that’s new for 2022

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JACKSON — Get in touch with your wild side as Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is set to open for the 2022 season on March 19.

The 350-acre wildlife preserve will debut new animals, guest enhancements and increased capacity.

Some spring animal additions to the safari drive-thru include:

Sawyer, the Southern White Rhinoceros

Sawyer is only 6 years old and joins three adult female rhinos in the "Afrikka" section of the safari.

Although grey in color, the southern white rhinoceros is the largest living species of the five species of rhino, averaging between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds. Sawyer is only 3,800 pounds.

He enjoys scratches from a bristle brush and loves to eat hay and grain. Sawyer and his fellow rhinos are one of the world's last remaining "mega herbivores," meaning they are large animals that eat mainly plants.

Three Reticulated Giraffe Calves

These three adorable calves were born in the safari this winter and join the safari's "tower" (group) of 13 giraffes. Giraffes are native to Africa and are the tallest land mammal on the planet. They can stand up to 17 feet tall and weigh between 1,500 and 3,000 pounds. A giraffe's neck measures up to seven feet long.

Two sable antelope calves

Born in the safari, the pair of sable calves now reside in the Serengeti Grasslands section of the park, along with the exotic hoof stock like addax, white-tailed gnu, and aoudad. The sable antelope from Africa sport a tufted tail, mane, and impressive, ringed horns.

Two red lechwe calves

The safari's red lechwe calves, also born onsite this winter, reside in the Wilde Plains section with the giraffe, greater kudu, ankole cattle, dama gazelle, white-bearded gnu, bongo, and more. The red lechwe can be identified by their reddish fur, white-ringed eyes, and tall horns that can reach up to three feet long. They are usually found near aquatic areas in Zambia and Botswana and are considered a "near threatened species" in the wild.

Two Asian water buffalo calves

These two babies join the Afrikka section of the safari for the 2022 season. While they bear some similarities to their African cousins, the Cape buffalo, they are actually domesticated animals. In the wild, they are commonly found on farms as beasts of burden. In the safari, they are often found submerged in ponds with only their heads visible above water, staying true to their name: "water buffalo."

More babies are expected to "spring up" this spring in the safari drive-thru, including American bison, zebra, aoudad, kangaroo, dama gazelle, blackbuck, and more, according to the park.

In addition to the debut of many animals, many safari improvements have also been made. They include:

Roadway Enhancements

All guests will now experience a smooth ride on an expanded, two-lane roadway. The wider roadway will help better accommodate the number of guests who wish to enjoy the tour at their own pace.

Safari Education Programs

Six Flags Academic Adventures programs were developed by the park's New Jersey state-certified teacher and tailored to appropriate age groups. Six Flags now offers five programs updated for 2022, including a new, off-road experience.

Safari Off Road Education

This fun and educational tour on a giant, off-road vehicle feature a personal tour guide and driver with the opportunity to meet small exotic animals up close.

Science on Safari

This is a special academic adventure audio tour with a grade-specific guidebook and an optional visit with an animal educator.

Wild Encounters

This cool, outreach program brings exotic animals to schools for a 45-minute presentation.

Cyber Safari

This virtual education program offers an animal meet and greet session.

Free Online Classroom

Six Flags' YouTube channel offers free videos for kindergarten through 12th grade that cover genetics, evolution, adaptation, and conservation.

Education information can be found online at www.sixflags.com/safari .

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Wild Safari Drive Thru - at Six Flags - Opening Weekend

1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Mar 20, 2021. all day

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Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure opens March 20, 2021! Reservations are now available. 

Boasting 1,200 animals from six continents including elephants, rhinos, tigers, giraffes and lions, Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure takes explorers on an exhilarating, interactive animal adventure.

Our Safari Park is 4.5 miles of paved road. How long the safari lasts depends on how long you take to observe the animals. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour for the drive through experience. This guide is designed to help you learn about and identify animals in each of the different sections. Some gates will have signs saying Checkpost with a number and the name of the section. Those will correspond with the sections outlined in this guide. Most gates will be manned by a safari team member. It may be necessary for them to close gates if the animals are too close. They will open it as soon as it is safe to drive through again. The zebra-striped vehicles are the safari wardens and supervisors. They are the ones caring for the animals and making sure everyone is following the rules. If you need assistance please flag one of them down. Please note: due to traffic or the individual species, not all animals may be seen. 

With COVID-19, safety is a shared responsibility. Our guests must follow a strict set of rules to keep our animals safe, which will be monitored by our Security, Safety, and Animal Care teams along the path.  They include:

SLOW – 5 mph speed limit

All vehicles and passengers in vehicles are required to follow New Jersey state driving laws, including wearing a seat belt at all times while driving through the safari.

• Maintain space between your car and others
• Animals always have the right of way
• Remain in your vehicle and on paved roadway at all times
• Windows and sun roofs must remain completely closed
• Convertible tops must be closed
• No pets, including service animals, are permitted inside cars
• Do not feed or touch the animals
• No smoking or littering
• No parking or stopping, other than yielding to animals
• All vehicles will be screened by Six Flags Security prior to entering Wild Safari
• No items are permitted in pickup truck beds or in vehicles with open storage
• Only cars, SUVs and consumer pickup trucks are permitted – RVs, box trucks, commercial vehicles or pick-up trucks larger than a consumer pick-up are not allowed.
• Group sales with pre-approved buses must not exceed 45 ft. in length, 9 ft. in width, and 12 ft. in height.  All other buses are not permitted.
• Enter at your own risk

Guests who violate the rules will be escorted from the park without a refund and may be prosecuted

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The Safari Park has a paved road that runs for 4.5 miles. The length of the safari is determined by how long you spend watching the animals. We recommend giving yourself at least an hour for the drive through experience.

A safari crew member will be stationed at the majority of the gates. If the animals are getting too close, they may need to close the gates. When it is safe to drive through again, they will reopen it.

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Six Flags’ Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure In Jackson, NJ Brings Bongos, Asian Water Buffalos & A Baby Kangaroo To The Jersey Shore In 2021

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Six Flags Great Adventure is gearing up for their 2021 season and I am pumped.

On March 27th, our favorite Jersey Shore amusement park opens for the season but in regards to this big announcement, the day that matters most is March 20th!

That's right....in just 5 days, Six Flags Great Adventure is opening up their Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure  for the upcoming season!

And there is going to be multiple ADORABLE additions!

What is a Bongo? When I first heard it... I had no idea.

I did a Google search (as we do for everything these days) and according to Wikipedia , Bongos are:

"...herbivorous, mostly nocturnal forest ungulates. Bongos are characterized by a striking reddish-brown coat, black and white markings, white-yellow stripes and long slightly spiraled horns."

If you take a look at that clip posted above by Six Flags, you will get to see EXACTLY what a Bongo looks like.

To me, it looks like an antelope mixed with a deer....but with stripes. Aren't they cute?!

A few fun facts:

Bongos are the 3rd largest antelope in the world.

They are critically endangered in the wild.

And thanks to human development, their natural environments are being destroyed more and more every day.

In the video, you also meet two other new additions: Pippa the baby Kangaroo and Benjamin Button the Asian Water Buffalo.

So much cuteness in one video....AHHH!!!

There is a lot to check out at Six Flags Great Adventure's Wild   Safari Drive-Thru Adventure and remember, you NEED a reservation to be able to enter.

So make a reservation so you can meet all these cuties in person!

So excited.

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