It isn’t every day the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with exotic animals arises, but at Hatari Wildlife Park in Texas, you can do just that. This 400-acre preserve boasts some of the rarest animals you’ve ever seen, and a drive-thru safari lets you observe them in their natural habitat (well, as close to it as humanly possible.) You can also feed giraffes, take a boardwalk stroll, pet adorable farm animals, and so many more family-fun activities.

Tucked away just outside the small town of Borden, Hatari Wildlife Park is a hidden gem attraction that's fun for the whole family.
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Spanning 400 acres, this incredible place is home to some of the rarest animals in the world.
Visitors will traverse four distinct landscapes, each one striving to mimic the native habitat of its resident species.
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A drive-thru safari leads through the Dunes and Lower Grasslands, where you'll see bison, camel, and many exotic species you've probably never even heard of.
Many of the animals at Hatari Wildlife Park are classified as endangered, so they're much better off here than in the wild.
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Among these conservation dependent species are the Addax, Nile Lechwe, and Scimitar Oryx.

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Your adventure doesn't end with the safari - not even close!
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Next up is a self-guided walking tour through the swampy Lowland Forest, which takes place on a 3,000-foot long boardwalk that boasts sweeping panoramic views. Afterwards, you can feed giraffes on an elevated platform in the Sahel area!
On your way out, stop by the Explorer's Retreat and take part in a slew of fun activities.
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Grab some food, peruse the gift shop, dig for gemstones, and pet adorable barnyard animals. It's "wild" how much there is to do!
Single-day admission is $30 for adults, $18 for children 3-12, and $28 for seniors and active duty military. Discounts are offered to those who purchase tickets online.
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Season passes are also available, and you'll find the prices on the Hatari Wildlife Park website.

The park has enacted protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which you can read about on their website. Click here for the Facebook page. Park hours are 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.

Have you been to Hatari Wildlife Park? If so, what was your favorite part of the experience? Let us know, and check out our previous article for more drive-thru safaris in Texas.

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