For animal lovers, there’s no better spot than this drive-through safari park near New Orleans. Global Wildlife Center has been a favorite for many in the southeastern part of Louisiana, and they’re certainly worthy of a road trip. This is one attraction the whole family will love, so gas up the car because today we’re headed across the lake to explore Global Wildlife Center and the many animals that call this area home.

You’ll find Global Wildlife Center in the rolling hills of Folsom, Louisiana.
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Established in 1991, it’s been the destination for many a field trip for kids in nearby schools, but it also makes for a great family adventure.
The wildlife center is home to more than 1,000 exotic animals.
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It’s the largest completely free-roaming wildlife preserve of its kind in the United States and it’s right in our backyard!
Global Wildlife offers several different types of tours, depending on what you’re looking for.
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You can purchase a safari tour or a private tour.
The private tour is slightly more expensive but worth every penny!
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In the private tour, you’ll explore the facility from a private Pinzgauer, which makes the entire experience much more intimate, plus you’ll be able to go places on the preserve that the safari wagons can’t get to.

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On the Safari Tour, you’ll be able to explore the 900-acre preserve from the safety of one of their covered wagons.
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The tour takes about an hour and 15 minutes and is great for kids of all ages. Even adults will love getting this close to such exotic animals.
During the tour, you’ll come face to face with free-roaming animals like bison, giraffes, zebras, and more.
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They’ll all come right up to the wagon!
Enhance your experience by purchasing some cups of feed.
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The animals will eat right out of the cup and you can pet them while they snack.
Wagon tours are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
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You’ll want to get there early to make sure you can get tickets. Their tour times are posted on their website and updated every week.

For ticketing information and tour times, check out their website and be sure to follow them on Facebook.

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Global Wildlife, 26389 LA-40, Folsom, LA 70437, USA