There's A Wildlife Safari Park Hiding In Winston, Oregon
By Sarah McCosham|Published October 22, 2021
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Oregon is full of surprises, but this park in Winston is easily the wildest and most unexpected. Open year-round, Wildlife Safari is a 615-acre drive-through safari park in Oregon with more than 600 species of animals from all over the planet! If you’re looking for a unique and family-friendly day trip adventure in Oregon, this is it.
Driving up to Wildlife Safari in Oregon feels a bit like driving into Jurassic Park.
Wildlife Safari's 615 acres features more than 600 animals representing countries and ecosystems from all over the planet: ostrich, Watusi cattle, lions, giraffes, zebra, and hippos are just some of the animals you'll encounter during your trip.
Wildlife Safari opened in 1972; it was created to be a place in the Pacific Northwest that would work to save rare and endangered species from all around the world.
Almost 50 years after it opened, Wildlife Safari has grown into an internationally recognized non-profit wildlife park dedicated to conservation, education, and animals. Wildlife Safari is one of the coolest day trips in Oregon, and a must-visit for all Beaver State animal lovers!