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Explore wildlife wonders at the Safari Park! Discover amazing animals, learn about conservation efforts firsthand, and create roaring memories.
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Opens Spring 2025
Explore wildlife wonders at the Safari Park! Discover amazing animals, learn about conservation efforts firsthand, and create roaring memories.
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Wild Safari

SAFARI OFF ROAD ADVENTURE

Explore wildlife wonders aboard an open-air vehicle on The Safari Off Road Adventure! Discover amazing animals, learn about conservation efforts firsthand, and create roaring memories. Round trip excursions depart from the all-new Wild Safari Base Camp

Wild Safari

SAFARI OFF ROAD ADVENTURE

The Safari Off Road Adventure makes round trip excursions from two locations. Guests may board our open-air vehicles at the all-new Wild Safari Base Camp or at the Safari Off Road Adventure station located in Frontier Adventures within Six Flags Great Adventure theme park.

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Wild Safari Base Camp

Admission is included with your Six Flags season pass. Lap children 2 and under are free. Anyone that requires a seat must be a ticketed guest.  

Guests can access the Safari Off Road Adventure from outside of the theme park at the all-new Wild Safari Base Camp. 

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Frontier Adventures Station

Weekends Only – Reservations Required
 

Daily shuttle service to Base Camp is available from the Main Shuttle Station in the theme park parking lot, 10:30am through 3pm. 

Guests with theme park admission may embark on the Safari Off Road Adventure from Frontier Adventures Station across from the Runaway Mine Train.

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Wild Safari Base Camp

Admission is included with your Six Flags season pass. Lap children 2 and under are free. Anyone that requires a seat must be a ticketed guest.  

Guests can access the Safari Off Road Adventure from outside of the theme park at the all-new Wild Safari Base Camp. 

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Wild Safari Base Camp

Guests can access the Safari Off Road Adventure from outside of the theme park at the all-new Wild Safari Base Camp.
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Frontier Adventures Station

Guests with theme park admission may embark on the Safari Off Road Adventure from Frontier Adventures Station across from the Runaway Mine Train.
Wild Safari Drive Thru Adventure
Get up close with over 1,200 animals from 6 different continents in our 350-acre Wild Safari!
Get up close with over 1,200 animals from 6 different continents in our 350-acre Wild Safari!

Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is now open! We are excited to show you everything new for 2022!

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.

Boasting 1,200 animals from six continents including elephants, rhinos, tigers, giraffes and lions, Safari Off Road Adventure takes explorers on an exhilarating, animal adventure. Skilled drivers transport guests off-road to get up-close with exotic animals as they venture over rugged terrain in the Wild Safari. Throughout the excursion, informative guides will entertain you and answer questions providing a wildly interactive experience.

If Safari Off Road Adventure is on your must-do list, we recommend making it one of your first experiences of the day. The duration of the attraction is about 30-45 minutes. Due to the popularity of this attraction, wait times can be up to 2.5 hours on busy operating days. In addition, the line may close early to accommodate all of those already in line.

Guests under 54″ must be accompanied by an adult.

Wild Safari Gallery

Animals you’ll see:
America – Bison, Rhea, Fallow, Deer, Roosevelt Elk, Llama

Affrika – African Elephant, White Rhino, Grants Zebra, Asian Water Buffalo, Ostrich

Wilds Plain – Blackbuck, Common Eland, Ellipsis Waterbuck, Beisa Oryx, Giraffe, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Red Ankole Cattle, White Bearded Gnu, Red Lechwe, Greater Kudu

Serengeti Grasslands – Addax, White Tailed Gnu, Aoudad, Sable Antelope

Kingsland – African Lion

Bear Sections – Black Bear, European Brown Bear

Digeridoo Pass – Red Kangaroo, Emu

Tigris Asiana – Bengal Tiger, Siberian Tiger, Nilgai, Yak, Black Buck

Now Booking 2025

SAVANNAH SUNSET RESORT & SPA

An authentic African lodging experience at the NEW Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa set within the heart of the Wild Safari. Overnight guests will enjoy ultra-luxurious glamping accommodations, scenic vistas, spa services and VIP dining, all creating an unforgettable safari getaway.

Conservation Efforts

Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari is committed to conserving wildlife, and you can help. Through our Save an Icon program, you can purchase a limited-edition collectors pin and Six Flags Great Adventure Resort will donate 100% net proceeds to the Wildlife Conservation Network. The collectors’ pin featuring these two beloved creatures can be purchased at select retail locations in the Wild Safari and theme park.

Learn more about the Wildlife Conservation Network here.
Help us support the Wildlife Conservation Network by purchasing your very own Save An Icon Pin featuring the blue-and-gold macaw and the bald eagle! The 2023 pin is available for purchase online along-side your drive-thru ticket, in the theme park at the Safari Gift Shop, Flags, Six Flags Universe, Main Street Market and Safari Outpost.

Click below to add-on to your Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure ticket

Admission to Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is as low as $19.99 per person and free to Six Flags Members and Six Flags Great Adventure & Hurricane Harbor New Jersey Pass Holders!

2024 New Attraction

Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa

An authentic African lodging experience at the NEW Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa set within the expansive 350-acre Wild Safari Park. Overnight guests will enjoy ultra-luxurious glamping accommodations, scenic vistas, spa services and VIP dining, all creating an unforgettable safari getaway.

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Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa

Spend the night inside a custom luxury canvas tent that brings opulence to the open savannah.

Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa

An authentic African lodging experience at the NEW Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa set within the expansive 350-acre Wild Safari Park. Overnight guests will enjoy ultra-luxurious glamping accommodations, scenic vistas, spa services and VIP dining, all creating an unforgettable safari getaway.

Xpedition Dino

Get ready to see the O.G.! Journey back in time to explore 30 dinosaurs that roamed the Earth with Xpedition Dino! This limited-time experience can be added to your drive-thru Wild Safari adventure.

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Safari Adventure Lands
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The Americas

Explore the inhabitants of the Americas featuring Rhea, Fallow Deer, Bison, Roosevelt Elk, Llama and Wild Turkey.
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Afrikka

Our African section is home to some of the most impressive (and endangered) animals on the planet, with the African elephants and white rhinos amongst them. Six Flags Great Adventure’s “Save an Icon” mission, with our collectible pins, directly benefits some of these endangered animals.
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Wild Plains

Wild Plains are home to a large variety of animals including the Common Eland, Ellipsis Waterbuck, Southern Ground Hornbill, Beisa Oryx, Peacock, Dama Gazella, Red Ankole Cattle, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe and much, much, more.
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Serengeti Grassland

Take a trip through the Serengeti Grasslands and encounter Blackbuck, Addax, White Tailed Gnu and Aoudad.
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Kingsland

In the animal kingdom there is one mammal that reigns the title of king, and in Kingsland you will find your pride with plenty of Lions.
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Black Bear Ridge

In Black Bear Ridge you will see the most common bear species in North America. Keep your eyes peeled because you never know when you may catch a bear swimming in the pond!
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Terra Urus

Terra Ursus means "land of bears." Here you'll see the European brown bear, cousins to the Grizzly bears.
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Conservation Area

Our mission is ‘to inspire future generations to conserve animals and their habitats through entertaining and educational experiences.’ This area is 52 acres of undeveloped land which allows a place for native species such as white-tailed deer, raccoons, red foxes, opossums and even bald eagles. Six Flags is proud to partner with the Wildlife Conservation Network offering collectible “Save an Icon” pins available for purchase. All of the proceeds go directly to saving endangered species in their natural habitats.
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Didgeridoo Pass

‘The didgeridoo is an Australian wind instrument of aboriginal origin. They are constructed out of hollowed tree trunks. Many animals in this section are found in this region of the world.
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Tigris Asiana

There are plenty of tigers to be found in Tigris Asian and other animals to meet such as Nilgai, Yak, Bengal Tiger and Siberian Tiger
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Baboon Village

Anubis baboons are also known as olive baboons and are one of the most prolific baboons in Africa! They are highly social animals and their red rear-end is a distinguishing characteristic of female baboons. These baboons are considered savannah baboons but can also inhabit forests, grasslands, valleys, and cliffs. Being omnivores, they eat everything from leaves and fruit to eggs and even gazelle with their upper canine teeth that grow up to 3 inches long!
What to know before you go
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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Cyber Safari

Bring the Wild Safari into the classroom – virtually! Students k-12 can learn about 4 units focused on adaptations, conservation, evolution, and genetics all from the safety of their current learning environment

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In Person Programs

Venture out of the classroom for Science on Safari! This contact-free, naturally socially distanced experience through the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will make your students go wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

When the theme park reopens, will you keep the self-drive-thru?

To ensure the safety of our guests and maximize on social distancing guidelines, the safari will remain a self-drive-thru experience after the Theme Park resumes operation. We aim to reopen Safari Off Road Adventure in the near future.

Will the Safari be free to active Members and Season Pass Holders who are currently paying/have paid for their annual passes?

Yes. Admission is free to Six Flags Members, Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor New Jersey Season Pass holders. Other Six Flags Season Pass holders not belonging to Six Flags Great Adventure or Hurricane Harbor New Jersey are not valid for the Safari.

Can paused Members un-pause their Memberships to take advantage of the safari? Or other Six Flags parks?

Memberships are linked to a Guest’s home theme park. Once a Membership has been paused, it will not unpause until the theme park has reopened. Billing will not resume until the theme park has opened.

Our Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is free for active Members and Season Pass holders.

If a paused Member would like to take advantage of the new safari experience, daily tickets are available for purchase.

A paused Member will be able to utilize their Membership again for Great Adventure and any other Six Flags theme park once Great Adventure has reopened.

What is the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure?

Six Flags takes you on a self-guided journey (in the safety and privacy of your own car) through 1,200 exotic animals from six continents! You’ll slowly drive through 11 simulated natural habitats seeing animals such as giraffes, rhinos, bears, elephants, tigers, lions, baboons and more!

Animals roam freely in most sections of the safari and can venture right up to your car. All predators are safely kept behind fences but are clearly visible from your car windows.

Safety is our No. 1 priority! Remember that our animals always have the right of way, keep a safe distance between your vehicle and other vehicles, and be sure to yield to our animals. You must keep all windows, sunroofs and doors closed at all times. There is no feeding or petting of our animals. Although they may look docile, these are untrained, wild animals. Do not exit the vehicle for any reason. Any guest who violates our code of conduct will be escorted from the safari without a refund and may be prosecuted. A full list of rules is available below.

How I can I find out more about the animals?

During your journey, you can follow along the virtual tour on our website at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure to learn more about 11 sections of the safari, and the animals that reside in each section.

Will there be bathroom, snack, gift, or other facilities available?

Upon exiting the Safari, there are indoor restrooms, snacks and merchandise available for purchase.

What are the hours of operation?

Opening weekend will be April 1, 2023 and daily operation will begin May 19, 2023. Reservations are not required at this time for the 2023 season. Hours of operation vary, please check the operating calendar here.

What does the Safari experience cost?

Pricing applies per person and varies per day. To get the most up-to-date pricing, please visit the ticketing page to purchase and plan your visit.

How long will it take to drive through the safari?

The drive is approximately 5 miles and takes about 1.5 – 2 hours to complete.

What rules will be in place and how will you enforce them?

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
– 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
– Cars, SUVs and consumer pickup trucks only permitted – no buses, RVs, box trucks, – commercial vehicles, pickup trucks larger than a consumer pickup allowed
– Restrooms will be available for us before and after your adventure, but not during.
– Gasoline will not be available during your adventure, so please plan ahead.
– Food, drinks, and souvenirs are available at the end of your drive-thru adventure
– Enter at your own risk

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

How many cars will be allowed per day?

Several thousand cars can visit the safari each day

How will this experience differ from the prior drive-thru?

The safari was renovated in 2013 for the opening of Safari Off Road Adventure, and some of the sections were redefined. That pathway remains in place, plus, our guests will be able to visit the Baboon Jungle prior to exiting the safari. Camp Aventura will remain closed.

Will baboons jump on the cars like in the old days?

No. In 2003, fencing was added along the roadway to separate the baboons from the cars.

What happens if my car breaks down, overheats, etc. while I’m in the safari?

If your car can still move, please drive to the side of the road (but stay on the roadway) and place your flashers on. If you cannot move your car, just place your flashers on. One of our team members will come to assist you. Do not exit the vehicle for any reason.

What happens if there is inclement weather?

The safety of our guests, team members and animals is our top priority. During extreme weather events, such as thunderstorms and high winds, it may become necessary to temporarily suspend safari admission. Once the extreme weather passes, guest entry will resume. Guests inside safari park may be required to shelter in place inside their vehicles. Entrance, exit, and section gates may be closed to limit animal movement. Once the extreme weather passes, gates will be reopened and vehicle movement will resume. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Why can’t my service or comfort animal ride with me in the car?

Safari animals are wild animals. Their instincts may cause them to become startled, which may accidentally cause serious injury. For this reason and others, no animals are permitted inside guest vehicles.

Why can’t I roll down my window or feed the animals?

Despite their calm appearance, safari animals are wild animals. They are not trained or domesticated. The may have large teeth and/or claws, and their behavior is unpredictable. We don’t want any guest or animal to become injured. The safari care team maintains a proper diet for each species. Just like your house pet that may become sick from “people food,” the same rule applies for exotic animals. You must keep your windows and doors closed and refrain from touching or feeding the animals. Do not exit the vehicle for any reason.

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