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ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Just a short drive from Lake Geneva is an unforgettable animal adventure that the whole family will enjoy! Safari Lake Geneva is a family-owned conservation park where you can experience herds of exotic animals from the comfort of your own vehicle -- just like a real African safari! When you purchase our specialized animal food to feed some of our friendly mammals and birds, you support wildlife conservation around the world. 

Come discover why Safari Lake Geneva was voted Best Family Fun and Best Outdoor Activity by the readers of Lake Geneva Regional News!

Be sure to reserve online HERE today!

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Safari Lake Geneva: Immersive drive-thru zoo wild for guests

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Ranked as one of the most exciting things to do in the city, Safari Lake Geneva offers guests an up-close-and-personal look at exotic animals.

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. - Ranked as one of the most exciting things to do in the city, Safari Lake Geneva offers guests an up-close-and-personal look at exotic animals.

"Jungle" Jay Christie, the founder of family-owned business, has had a love for animals since he was a boy.

"(My) parents tell me that ‘zoo’ was the first word I learned how to read," Christie said. "It wasn’t until I was 10 or 11 that I kept coming back to this idea, flipping the zoo concept on its head and allowing animals to roam at liberty about the property and caging the customers in their cars."

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Decades later, Safari Lake Geneva was born. The immersive experience includes dozens of animals, including giraffes, water buffaloes and zebras.

"It’s expensive. It's hard to find a property, and (it's) a lot of work, but it paid off," said Maggie Madden with Safari Lake Geneva.

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From giraffe encounters to feeding endangered animals, guests are guaranteed an unforgettable experience while supporting the preservation of wildlife.

"We do support wildlife conservation in Asia," Christie said. "We also support the Giraffe Conservation Foundation which helps saves giraffes in multiple African countries, as well as the Cheetah Conservation Fund , which helps saves cheetahs throughout Africa."

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From ostrich to bison and giraffes, let Jungle J take you around Wisconsin's original drive-thru zoo.

Wisconsin's original drive-thru zoo just five miles from Lake Geneva.

Guests should register for their safari online in advance. And while going on a safari isn't everyone's dream, creating the experience was a dream for Christie.

"The realization from a childhood dream is something I realized is not something everyone is fortunate enough to do," he said.

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Explore the Wild Side of Lake Geneva with Safari Lake Geneva

Safari Lake Geneva is a unique and exciting adventure located ten minutes from downtown Lake Geneva, WI. This top attraction offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with wild animals in a drive through safari experience that should not be missed!

Safari Lake Geneva offers visitors an unforgettable experience by providing up close encounters with some of the wildest animals in a drive-thru safari. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just seeking an exciting escapade, you’re guaranteed to walk away with memories that will last a lifetime.

After this post you will know all about the best safari experience in Lake Geneva and what to expect during your drive-thru safari tour. Get ready to discover the wild side of Lake Geneva!

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The Best Safari Experience in Lake Geneva

The drive-thru experience at Safari Lake Geneva is set on a 250-acre ranch, with over 50 different species of animals roaming freely. From the comfort of your own car you will get to see animals such as bison, zebras, elk, llamas, camels, giraffes and more. The animals are accustomed to humans, and come up to your vehicle to say hello (and hope you have some food for them!).

The best part of Safari Lake Geneva is the flexibility it offers. You get to explore the safari at your own pace, making stops along the way to take photos or observe the animals. It’s a perfect way to connect with nature and try something new. I like it because it gives my husband and I a break to just sit and relax in the car while doing a fun family activity!

Drive-Thru Safari: What to Expect

During your drive-thru safari at Safari Lake Geneva, you should expect to see animals in their natural habitat as they roam freely on the land. The sights and sounds of nature surround you as you slowly make your way through the park. The animals are curious and may even approach your vehicle looking for food!

Online tickets are required to be purchased in advanced and fair warning- this attraction get booked out quickly during peak spring/summer months, so if you have a specific date in mind book early. Here is the link to purchase tickets .

You reserve tickets for a set time and have to arrive within the hour to start your tour. So you if purchase 9am tickets, you have to get there between 9 and 10am and can take unlimited loops through the safari after entering (however 1 was enough for us and plenty of fun!).

The cost is per person, not per vehicle and prices are below (confirm on their website to ensure no changes).

Adult (Ages 16 and older):  $21.95 Child (Ages 3-15):  $14.95 Infant (Ages 2 and younger):  FREE

Bowl of Animal Feed (42oz.) available for $5

Insider tip: I felt that some of the animals, especially the ostriches, can get a bit aggressive. Nothing to bad, but they stuck their whole head in the car to grab the food so I would have an adult hold the feed (and not a small child).

There are 2 fancy port a potty type bathrooms onsite but no food or drink . I suggest stopping for a coffee before hand because not much is around if you need some caffeine before getting started. Click here for all the best coffee shops around!

As you drive through the safari, keep your camera ready to capture the rare and unique creatures you’ll see. From zebras and giraffes to bison and elk, you’ll get to see a wide variety of animals that you wouldn’t typically find in Lake Geneva. 

Safari Lake Geneva is an excellent opportunity to explore your adventurous side while getting up close and personal with wild animals in a safe, controlled environment. With tons of exciting encounters to experience, this attraction is a must-see for anyone visiting Lake Geneva. So, what are you waiting for? Book your Safari Lake Geneva adventure today!

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Drive Through Safari Lake Geneva

Enjoy Wisconsn's only Drive-Through Safari!  Experience Safari Lake Geneva’s game reserves from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle! Enhance your interaction with these amazing animals by purchasing a bucket of grain to feed them from your window. The Drive-through Safari Adventure allows you to drive your own vehicle through the reserves as many times as you like — so how long you visit with the animals is up to you! Your reservation guarantees entry to the park, and is valid for the entire day. The average guest is here 1.5 to 2 hours.

Visitation is currently by online reservation only. You can book online on the  Tickets & Gift Cards  page. The online reservation calendar indicates in real-time the number of spaces remaining for any given Drive-through Adventure time-slot.

Dogs are permitted on safari as long as they remain within the vehicle with the windows up for the duration of your visit. Barking dogs can scare our animals and are not permitted.

For a list of other fun things happening in the Lake Geneva, visit the Best of Lake Geneva's Event Calendar.

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Wisconsin’s Only Drive-Thru Safari is An Hour From Rockford

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Tired of being in the house? Want to get eye to eye with a buffalo? Here’s something fun you can do while maintaining social distance: visit Wisconsin’s only drive-thru safari adventure. It’s located about one hour from Rockford!

Safari Lake Geneva is offering a new option for 2020! For the first time, you can experience a safari from inside your own vehicle! You can buy a bucket of grain to feed the animals from your window and get a close up look at them. Online reservations are required to drive through.

You can expect to see steer, camels, zebras, buffalo, llamas, alpacas, emus, ostriches and more!

Location: W1612 Litchfield Rd., Lake Geneva, WI 

Hours: Online reservations required 9:30 am – 5 pm  Last admission is at 4 pm May 1st – November 1st

Cost: $18.95 per adult (16 and older) $11.95 per child (3-15) Free for ages 2 and under $5 per bucket of animal feed

Time: Plan for about 1 hour to drive through the safari. You can drive through more than once on your visit for no extra charge.

You can book your time online here. 

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What animals can we see?

Hi Laura, you can expect to see steer, camels, zebras, buffalo, llamas, alpacas, emus, ostriches and more!

Are you currently open?

Safari Lake Geneva is open. You need to book your drive-thru time here: https://safarilakegeneva.com/book-now/

Can we purchase tickets there?

No, all tickets must be purchased online before you go. You can buy them at this website: https://safarilakegeneva.com/book-now/

Is there a place to eat in or near this place? We are coming from Rockford and all that is available is curbside/drive thru here. We want to be prepared coming with kids

You can view restaurants here on Yelp: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60022-d12583464-Reviews-Safari_Lake_Geneva-Lake_Geneva_Wisconsin.html

Restaurants in Wisconsin are not doing dine-in either so it would be take-out or drive-thrus open there too.

Are there any animals like bears or monkeys

Hi Betsy, no there are not. You can find a list of the animals here: https://safarilakegeneva.com/animals-conservation/

We will be coming from Rockford. We are praying that you guys are keeping afloat during this difficult time.

Hello Are there bathrooms of any sort for the drive just in case

I would suggest calling Safari Lake Geneva to ask (262) 475-8089.

Do the animals scratch the vehicles??

From being on the wagon before, there is definitely the potential of a vehicle scratch. The cattle have huge horns. Huge!!

I would assume it’s possible since some of the animals have large horns or hard beaks.

Can we ride through on a motorcycle?

You may want to call Safari Lake Geneva at (262) 475-8089 to ask.

Will our of state drivers get a ticket? Someone told me that if you are coming from IL Wisconsin police will ticket you.

I have not heard that.

Drove there to find out reservations only. We both read the ad and nowhere did it state anything about reservations required. Young guy at gate was apologetic and nice. Yet my Autistic son wasn’t as understanding.

I’m sorry that happened, Laura. I’ve made it more clear that booking online is required.

Is there an area to walk around?

No, it’s a drive-thru only at this point.

What is the best time of day to see the most animals?

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Insider’s Guide to Taking Kids to the Drive-Thru Safari in Lake Geneva

When our family dreams of where we’ll go after social distancing has ended, we all agree our first stop will be the zoo. The Chicago area is filled with incredible zoos, nature centers, aquariums, and farms. I recently came across information about Safari Lake Geneva in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and it seemed too good to be true: a drive-thru safari within driving distance from our home!

After careful planning to ensure we felt comfortable and prepared to travel with three little kids, we headed north. Our family loved our time at Safari Lake Geneva. Read all about it below, get an inside look from our video, and find out how to make it a safe day trip for your family.

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Safari Lake Geneva

Safari Lake Geneva is a conservation park located in Genoa City, Wisconsin, a short 15-minute drive to Lake Geneva. While they usually offer guided tours, social distancing mandates require they suspend the use of their own vehicles. The owners have modified their guest experiences by offering a drive-thru safari adventure, where guests can drive their own cars through the conservation area. Along the way, you’ll spot yak, camels, llamas, zebra, and various other animals. Families can purchase animal feed bowls for an additional fee. As vehicles move through the conservation area, these animals will slowly approach your vehicle for food.

A few extra notes to consider about driving through:

  • The gravel road through the conservation area is very uneven and bumpy. Lower sedans could bottom out if you’re driving fast or not watching the road carefully.
  • If you or your children get nervous about approaching animals, the staff encouraged us to simply roll up the windows. We did this once, and the animal just moved right along.
  • Safari Lake Geneva is not responsible for any damage to your automobile. They will also encourage you to drive past if you are worried about any scratches, especially with their longhorns.
  • DO NOT bring food for the animals, as they can only eat what is provided in order to monitor their diets.
  • During your time slot, you’re welcome to drive around for as many loops as you’d like.

Video: Inside Look at Safari Lake Geneva

Additional Tips to Put Your Mind at Ease about Social Distancing

  • Tickets must be purchased online ahead of time. This was a great way to provide a contactless payment. We simply gave our name at the gate and were let right into the property.
  • If you have one, bring a toddler-sized potty for bathroom emergencies.
  • Bring sanitizing wipes to clean the outside of the feed bucket, as it was the only thing we touched that others have as well.
  • We chose to pack our own food from home and eat it in our car. There is empty grass near the front of parking area that you could ask to use if you’d prefer to picnic.
  • To extend your time after a long drive, stop and enjoy a hike. McHenry County is full of beautiful trails and forest preserves. We got out and stretched our legs at Glacial Park before the long drive home. Lake County is further south, and home to Grant Woods , as well as other forest preserves. Here’s a map of state parks in the northeast region of Illinois if you’d like even more options.

Restaurants Nearby

There are a lot of options for curbside pickup at restaurants nearby. Safari Lake Geneva is a 15-minute drive to Lake Geneva, which boasts delicious restaurants. You could grab a to-go meal or ice cream and bring it down by the lake to enjoy. Here’s a guide of restaurants in Lake Geneva offering takeout or curbside pickup . Next time we go, we’ll be stopping at one of our favorite restaurants, Popeye’s on Lake Geneva . . . or maybe for a sweet treat from Kilwins .

If you’d prefer to head back south towards Illinois, there are many restaurants along US Route 12. Upper Crust Pizzeria and Brathaus are closer options.

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Safari Lake Geneva has portable bathrooms on the premise. It’s a trailer with flushable toilets and sinks. They were very clean, with both soap and paper products!

Hours of operation are 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, every day from May 1st until November 1st. Last admission is at 4:00 pm. Check their website for holiday hours and schedule changes.

Adult tickets are $18.95, children ages 3-15 are $11.95, while those 2 and under are free. Feed buckets can be purchased for $5 each. Pricing is current as of May 2020 and is subject to change.

Recommended Ages

Due to the interactive nature of this experience, children of all ages can enjoy themselves. Knowing your children’s personalities will help you maximize the fun. Our 6-year-old was the most enthusiastic, but our 1-year-old was excitedly mooing at the animals whenever they came close. Our 4-year-old was excited but nervous, so we encouraged her to roll her window up whenever she felt uncomfortable.

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Best Days/Times to Go

On a beautiful weekend day, things can get crowded. As you wait in line to enter the animal exhibit, you can get stuck behind other cars or an animal in the path. It’s better to go whenever you’d anticipate fewer cars to compete with for the animals’ attention.

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One of the bathrooms is wheelchair accessible.

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  • Chevron down What kind of animals will I see?

Refer to the  Animals & Conservation  page for the most up-to-date list of the animals you might spot on safari!

  • Chevron down Do I need a reservation?

Yes! All of our safari options require a reservation, so be sure to make your reservation online before you head to Safari Lake Geneva! We do tend to sell out, especially on weekends and on both weekdays and weekends during the summer months, so it is best to book a few days in advance.

In order to provide the best possible experience for our guests, we do limit the number of cars we allow into the park each day.  If we are sold out, we will not allow guests into the park without a reservation.

If you are unable to get a reservation for a specific day, keep checking the website for availability. Cancellations show up on our website in real time.

Reservations for the Guided Safari Adventure and Educational Safari Expedition require a two-week advance notice.

  • Chevron down Why do I need a reservation for the Drive-Through Safari Adventure?

In order to provide the best possible experience for our guests, we do limit the number of cars we allow into the park each day. It reduces wait times and long lines in the animal reserves, and prevents our animals from being overfed.  If we are sold out, we will not allow guests into the park without a reservation.

We do tend to sell out, especially on weekends and on both weekdays and weekends during the summer months, so it is best to book a few days in advance.

  • Chevron down How do I book an adventure?

Visitation is currently by online reservation only. You can book the Drive-Through Safari Adventure online on the Tickets page. The online reservation calendar indicates in real-time the number of spaces remaining.

To book a Guided Safari Adventure or Educational Safari Expedition, visit our Group Tours & School Rates page.

  • Chevron down How long should I plan to spend on safari?

The drive-through safari adventure allows you to drive your own vehicle through our wildlife reserves as many times as you like — so how long you visit with the animals is up to you! Your reservation guarantees entry to the park and is valid for the entire day. Our average guest is with us for 90 minutes to two hours.

  • Chevron down Can I add additional people to my booking?

Yes! As long as the total number of vehicles in your reservation does not increase, you may pay for additional people when you arrive for your safari.

  • Chevron down When should I arrive?

Your booking guarantees you entry to Safari Lake Geneva on the date of your reservation. In order to reduce traffic congestion, please arrive within the one (1) hour arrival window you selected. If you are running late or arrive early, we will do our best to accommodate your party.  Please do not wait on the road.  Your reservation allows you to drive through the park as many times as you like on the same day.  Please be advised that the park does not open until 9:00 AM, and the entry gates close at 5:00 PM. In order to enjoy the full experience, we do not recommend arriving any later than 4:00 PM.

  • Chevron down Do you have an admission price per vehicle?

All of our Drive-Through Safari admission rates are per person, not per vehicle. The only group rates available are for our Guided Safari Adventure tours and our Educational Safari Expedition tours, which are offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. For these tour rates and reservations, please see our Group Tours & School Rates  page.

  • Chevron down Do you have any vehicle restrictions?

Since you are sharing the same space with our animals and will be driving on gravel roads, we do not allow motorcycles, vehicles with an undercarriage lower than a standard sedan, open-top convertibles, vehicles without doors/roofs, or minivans with open doors. Only windows may be opened when in the game reserves. We do allow soft-top Jeeps and convertibles, but the tops must be closed. We do not allow guests to sit in the back of an open-bed truck.

  • Chevron down Can I feed the animals?

Our animals receive a specialty grain that is formulated to our exact specifications. This grain is available for purchase online or at the park. Guests are expressly forbidden from feeding our animals anything else. Most animals will approach vehicles to feed, however, we do ask that you keep your windows rolled up when you are in the giraffe and zebra reserve. Thank you for your cooperation.

Dependent on prevailing conditions, you may have the option to feed our giraffes from the designated feeding platform. Proceeds from our giraffe encounters help save wild giraffes in Africa. Inquire about this opportunity at the ticket booth when you embark on your expedition.

  • Chevron down What is your policy with respect to inclement weather?

We are open rain or shine, and most animals don’t seem to mind the rain. For their safety, however, the giraffes are typically not visible on rainy days.

If you have an existing reservation and would like to rebook to an alternate date, just let us know. We can issue a gift card that can be used to book for any future available date. Rebookings are accomplished by email only at [email protected] .

  • Chevron down Can I bring my dog?

Registered service animals are permitted. For the health and safety of our animals and our guests, we do not allow pets on the property.

  • Chevron down Do you have restrooms available?

Yes! Our on-site restrooms are open and are sanitized frequently.

  • Chevron down Where is Safari Lake Geneva located?

Our property is located roughly five miles southeast of downtown Lake Geneva in the village of Bloomfield. The physical address is W1612 Litchfield Rd. , and the city is often listed as Lake Geneva or Genoa City if you’re using a GPS.

  • Chevron down What if I need to cancel or change my booking?

You are able to cancel your reservation using the link in your booking confirmation email up to 24 hours in advance of your scheduled safari.

Less than 24 hours in advance of your scheduled arrival, reservations are non-refundable, but are transferable to an alternate date. If you have an existing reservation and would like to re-book to an alternate date, just let us know and we can issue a gift card that can be used to book for any future available date. Re-bookings are accomplished by email only, at  [email protected] .

  • Chevron down Do you have a waiting list?

Unfortunately our reservation system does not allow for a waiting list. However, when we do get cancellations they appear on the website as availabilities. So it doesn’t hurt to keep checking the website if your preferred date is sold out!

  • Chevron down Do you have a restaurant on site?

We do not currently have any on-site dining options, but our staff would be happy to recommend some local restaurants!

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Any current openings will be posted on our website on the Employment & Internships page.

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“ You drive very slowly in your own car, have your windows rolled down, and the animals come to the windows to eat the feed . ” in 12 reviews

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“ Inside the park, they have emu, ostriches, giraffes , zebras, bison, cows, donkeys, horses, antelope, and llamas! ” in 8 reviews

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“ The Bison were rather aloof, but the Zebra and many other animals were right there for us to see. ” in 8 reviews

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Fun, interactive drive through safari. Prepare yourself for your car to get quite messy though. The animals are pretty aggressive. Get multiple bowls of feed as well since some of the larger animals can eat the entire bowl in 3 bites. Pretty neat place, especially if you have kids.

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I was hesitant and thought it might be a bust. Our grandkids loved it! We drove thru twice, it took about a total of an hour and a half. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Not quite, but lots of other inquisitive animals. It was fun and really up close and personal with the animals. The staff is diligent and caring. The only downside is the car wash and interior cleaning necessary from animal spit and spilled food. Small price to pay!

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Everyone should experience this once and bring your kids when you do it! The location was very easy to find only about 1.45 hours away from the Chicagoland area. The staff was very helpful and the experience was one of a kind. The facility was very clean and the animals were attractive. The feeding bowls were only $5 each and the fun of it all was that you pay once and you get to enter as many times as you want for the drive through experience. I highly recommend this place for families. There are nearby restaurants in town with all sorts of food options! Get to this place before they close you won't regret this.

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Very interesting experience!!! Every fan of Lake Geneva should do this safari trip once, for sure. You can make it as long as you want and you can do the loop many times. We did it only once for about 45 minutes. We also spent around 10 minutes in the baby animal pen where you, and the animals, roam around ready for petting. We purchased two containers of feed. One would have been gone for my son. There were bison, alpaca, ostriches, antelopes and more ready to eat. Most animals that day weee very slow moving. It was very hard for me to keep the car moving with the animals swarming the car. This is a great activity for all kids unless they are very timid. A couple of the animals can get aggressive while eating. That said, if you didn't buy the feed and kept the windows up, everyone would be fine. We may not go again, but we are glad we checked it out.

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This place was SO much fun! We had two bowls of feed and it went fast so buy more if you can! The animals WILL take it upon themselves to eat it all! The car got dirty but nothing that can't be cleaned. You drive through slowly and the animals just come right up to your car, it's really cool. You do have to sit for a while if a car in front of you is stopped for a long period of time, but there's lots to look at so you just gotta wait. I don't believe in zoos, but this was a conservation area and the animals had decent space to move around, and they had areas catered to animals like shelters, water holes, etc. Very cool to see. We drove 1.5 hrs one way and it was so worth it. If you're near this area, definitely definitely go!

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My husband and I visited the zoo during our anniversary trip to Lake Geneva. It was awesome to get to feed the animals and see them up close. We laughed a lot and had so much fun. Would definitely recommend.

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Had a blast taking my 4-yr old here on a Sunday in summer. Bought 5 bowls of feed in advance which we used entirely. Beware that your car interior will be riddled with animal feed after this trip. Plan for a wash & vacuum afterwards. We had a blast though and shared lots of laughs. Only reason for not giving 5 stars was the signage. When we parked, we were very confused on where the animal petting section was. There was a lot of themed signage around the park, but I felt that they sort of got lost in all other the visual stimulation that your taking in. There was no signage in the petting section and we didn't even realize that there was a cost to visit the giraffe until we saw a few people standing at the little gate in front of his deck. The portable bathrooms very extremely clean & air conditioned. Overall, this is a great park, and if your kids like animals, it will blow their minds. Definitely worth checking out at least once if you are visiting the Lake Geneva area. It only took us about six minutes to get from this location to the downtown strip.

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This is a "drive through" zoo. You buy feed for the animals (we did 1 cone full of food per person and worked great) and circle around on a dirt road with about 8 different animal types. Animals would literally stick their heads in your car looking for food. You'd turn from side to side and be surrounded by different animals, and need to be ready for it. You can drive through as many times as you want; we spent about an hour - including the baby animal enclosure at the end. The animal feed can drop all over the inside of the car. You also need to be careful driving to avoid the animals. But great experience.

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I've never done anything like this before. The animals were excited to see us and eat our food we bought for them. We only bought 2 but I should have bought a couple more. Some of the animals have bigger mouths and take a big heaping. My daughter was a little apprehensive feeding them but she eventually did and I the smile of her face was priceless. Make sure you go to the petting zoo!

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Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits

The National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million in damages and will amend several rules that housing experts say will drive down housing costs.

Modest homes are lined up on a tree-lined street with cars parked in front.

By Debra Kamin

American homeowners could see a significant drop in the cost of selling their homes after a real estate trade group agreed to a landmark deal that will eliminate a bedrock of the industry, the standard 6 percent sales commission.

The National Association of Realtors, a powerful organization that has set the guidelines for home sales for decades, has agreed to settle a series of lawsuits by paying $418 million in damages and by eliminating its rules on commissions. Legal counsel for N.A.R. approved the agreement early Friday morning, and The New York Times obtained a copy of the signed document.

The deal, which lawyers anticipate will be filed within weeks and still needs a federal court’s approval, would end a multitude of legal claims from home sellers who argued that the rules forced them to pay excessive fees.

In a statement released on Friday morning, Nykia Wright, the interim chief executive of N.A.R., said “It has always been our goal to preserve consumer choice and protect our members to the greatest extent possible. This settlement achieves both of those goals.”

Housing experts said the deal, and the expected savings for homeowners, could trigger one of the most significant jolts in the U.S. housing market in 100 years. “This will blow up the market and would force a new business model ,” said Norm Miller, a professor emeritus of real estate at the University of San Diego.

Americans pay roughly $100 billion in real estate commissions annually, and real estate agents in the United States have some of the highest standard commissions in the world. In many other countries, commission rates hover between 1 and 3 percent. In the United States, most agents specify a commission of 5 or 6 percent, paid by the seller. If the buyer has an agent, the seller’s agent agrees to share a portion of the commission with that agent when listing the home on the market.

An American homeowner currently looking to sell a $1 million home should expect to spend up to $60,000 on real estate commissions alone, with $30,000 going to his agent and $30,000 going to the agent who brings a buyer. Even for a home that costs $400,000 — close to the current median for homes across the United States — sellers are still paying around $24,000 in commissions, a cost that is baked into the final sales price of the home.

The lawsuits argued that N.A.R., and brokerages who required their agents to be members of N.A.R., had violated antitrust laws by mandating that the seller’s agent make an offer of payment to the buyer’s agent, and setting rules that led to an industrywide standard commission. Without that rate essentially guaranteed, agents will now most likely have to lower their commissions as they compete for business.

Economists estimate that commissions could now be reduced by 30 percent, driving down home prices across the board. The opening of a free market for Realtor compensation could mirror the shake-up that occurred in the travel industry with the emergence of online broker sites such as Expedia and Kayak.

“The forces of competition will be let loose,” said Benjamin Brown, co-chairman of the antitrust practice at Cohen Milstein and one of the lawyers who hammered out the settlement. “You’ll see some new pricing models, and some new and creative ways to provide services to home buyers. It’ll be a really exciting time for the industry.”

The original lawsuit, filed in April 2019 by a group of Missouri home sellers, ended in a verdict of $1.8 billion in October. Because the suit included accusations of antitrust violations, plaintiffs could have been eligible for triple damages of up to $5.4 billion. In exchange for the reduction in damages, the association gave up its right to appeal. The verdict sent shock waves through the real estate industry and has since catalyzed into more than a dozen copycat suits across the country, including a nationwide class-action case that ensnares the country’s largest brokerage and its owner, Warren E. Buffett. That brokerage, Berkshire Hathaway, has not settled, but others, including Keller Williams and Re/Max, have settled in separate cases. N.A.R. now joins them.

Under the settlement, tens of millions of home sellers will likely be eligible to receive a small piece of a consolidated class-action payout.

The legal loss struck a blow to the power wielded by the organization, which has long been considered untouchable, insulated by its influence. Founded in 1908, N.A.R. has more than $1 billion in assets, 1.3 million members and a political action committee that pours millions into the coffers of candidates across the political spectrum.

The antitrust division of the Department of Justice is continuing its investigation of N.A.R.’s practices, including the organization’s oversight of databases for home listings, called multiple listing sites or the M.L.S. The sites are owned and operated by N.A.R.’s local affiliates. For decades, the Justice Department has questioned whether these databases stifle competition and whether some N.A.R. rules foster price-fixing on commissions.

Some experts said the shift on commission structure, and the billions of dollars that would flow into the housing market as a result, could spark a recovery in the housing market, going so far as to say that it could be as significant as the 1930s New Deal, a flurry of legislation and executive orders signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt designed to stabilize and rebuild the nation’s economic recovery following the Great Depression. This included the Better Housing Program, which was designed to make housing and mortgages more accessible and led to the creation of the Federal Housing Administration.

The financial crisis of 2008, when home values imploded, and earlier changes to the mortgage industry in the 1970s and 1980s, including the creation of Freddie Mac and the introduction of the adjustable rate mortgage, also set off permanent transformations. With Friday’s settlement, the process of buying and selling a home is now in for another historical change.

“This will be a really fundamental shift in how Americans buy, search for, and purchase and sell their housing. It will absolutely transform the real estate industry,” said Max Besbris, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the author of “Upsold,” a book exploring the link between housing prices and the real estate business. “It will prompt one of the biggest transformations to the housing market since New Deal-era regulations were put in place.”

The October verdict landed at a time of swirling controversy for the organization , and in the last five months, its internal turmoil reached a fever pitch. Its chief executive, Bob Goldberg, announced in a closed-door meeting that he would retire , just days after the verdict. His exit followed that of N.A.R. president Kenny Parcell, who resigned in August two days after a Times investigation revealed widespread allegations of sexual harassment.

In January, N.A.R.’s new president, Tracy Kasper, who had stepped into the role early with a pledge of reshaping the organization’s culture and fighting the lawsuits at all costs, announced her own sudden exit after N.A.R. said Ms. Kasper was the target of blackmail.

Despite N.A.R.’s turbulence over the last several months, however, there was one constant: their insistence that the lawsuits were flawed and they intended to appeal. With Friday’s settlement agreement, N.A.R. gave up the fight.

The settlement includes many significant rule changes. It bans N.A.R. from establishing any sort of rules that would allow a seller’s agent to set compensation for a buyer’s agent, a practice that critics say has long led to “steering,” in which buyers’ agents direct their clients to pricier homes in a bid to collect a bigger commission check.

And on the online databases used to buy and sell homes, the M.L.S., the settlement requires that any fields displaying broker compensation be eliminated entirely. It also places a blanket ban on the longtime requirement that agents subscribe to multiple listing services in the first place in order to offer or accept compensation for their work.

N.A.R. has repeatedly insisted that it does not own multiple listing sites, but the majority of them are owned and operated by the local Realtor associations that operate as N.A.R. subsidiaries. Now, with the settlement effectively severing the link between agent compensation and M.L.S. access, many agents are likely to rethink their membership in the association.

“The reset button on the sale of homes was hit today,” said Michael Ketchmark, the Kansas City lawyer who represented the home sellers in the main lawsuit. “Anyone who owns a home or dreams of owning one will benefit tremendously from this settlement.”

Debra Kamin reports on real estate, covering what it means to buy, sell and own a home in America today. More about Debra Kamin

Dino Safari, A Drive-Thru Dinosaur Adventure, Is Coming To Wisconsin

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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.

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Social distancing may be a pain, but it’s spawned some pretty amazing drive-thru events – and Dino Safari is one of them. The interactive attraction provides a close-up look at dozens of prehistoric creatures – all from the comfort of your own vehicle.

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