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Experience Canada’s original safari adventure at African Lion Safari.
Credit: African Lion Safari
Located at the border of Hamilton and Cambridge, this unique attraction lets you drive through 9 km of ‘reserves’ that take approximately one and a half hours to complete and see lions, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals up close.
Things to Do at African Lion Safari
Founded in 1969, this family-owned business is all about conservation and giving you the wildest day of your life.
Drive through a 9-kilometre trail while majestic birds and animals from around the world roam freely around you. You can witness lions, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, and even hand-feed Canada’s largest herd of giraffes!
If you’re not into driving through game reserves, worry not! You can take an air-conditioned, educational, guided Safari Tour Bus with large windows to ensure you don’t miss a thing. And if that’s still not enough, you can board the “Nature Boy” scenic railway or set sail on the “African Queen” boat cruise to see even more exotic primates and bird dwellers.
Aside from the animals, African Lion Safari has many presentations that will make you go, “Wow!” Watch parrots and other feathered friends showcase their incredible intelligence and natural abilities at Parrot Paradise, or see hawks, eagles, owls, vultures, and falcons soar above your head at the Birds of Prey Flying Demonstration. And don’t forget to visit Little Ray’s Nature Centre to see fascinating cold-blooded animals such as giant lizards, tortoises, huge pythons, and crocodilians!
African Lion Safari also has a petting zoo called Pets’ Corner, where you can interact with macaws, squirrel monkeys, lemurs, and tortoises. Children can also “monkey around” in Safari Venture and Toddlers’ Playground and cool off at Misumu Bay Wetplay.
Trip Planning — African Lion Safari
What: Enjoy 9 km of driving through Game Reserves and see lions, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals up close.
Safari Tour Bus will be available for the 2025 season.
African Lion Safari also offers its intimate experience, ‘Wake Up The Wild,’ wherein visitors can enjoy a privately guided tour with a Game Warden. This experience, including off-road rides and hand-feeding giraffes, is offered on select days from June to September 2025.
Where: 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
When:
Open Daily May 2 – September 20 and select dates from September 23 to October 11, 2026
Game Reserves open at 10:00 AM daily
How much:
Online/GateAdmission:
Child (3-12 Years): $26.95 to $39.95
Adult (13+ Years): ) $39.95 to $$53.95
