Wild Animal Safari is home to many different animal residents. We encourage you to view our zoo gallery in Strafford, MO, to see what is in store for you and your family.

Drive-through Safari


Alpaca

Alpaca

Scientific Name: Vicugna pacos

IUCN status: Not Evaluated

Origin: South America

Fun Fact: Alpacas are thought to have been domesticated more than 6,000 years ago by the Incas, who raised them for their prized fleece.


American Black Bear

American Black Bear

Scientific Name: Ursus americanus

IUCN status: Least Concern

Origin: North America

Fun Fact: Black Bears are very intelligent and have an excellent long-term memory. They have better eyesight and hearing than humans. Their keenest sense is their sense of smell. It is about seven times more sensitive than a dog's.


Aoudad

Aoudad

Scientific Name: Ammotragus lervia

IUCN status: Vulnerable

Origin: Dry mountains of Northern Africa

Fun Fact: Barbary sheep live in arid environments and acquire much of their water from the plants they eat. However, they will readily drink water if it is available.


Ankole-Watusi

Ankole-Watusi

Scientific Name: Bos Taurus Indicus

IUCN status: Not Evaluated

Origin: West Africa

Fun Fact: A hybrid of a few breeds of African Longhorn, the Ankole-Watusi was long considered the “cattle of the kings” due to their impressive horns and size.


Cane Toad

Common Eland

Scientific Name: Tragelaphus oryx

IUCN status: Least Concern

Origin: Southern Africa

Fun Fact: The Common Eland is the second largest antelope in the world. The male’s spiraling horns can reach over 4ft in length.


Dromodary Camel

Dromodary Camel

Scientific Name: Camelus dromedarius

IUCN status: Not Evaluated

Origin: Arabia or Somalia

Fun Fact: Camels store fat in their humps, not water.


Elk

Elk

Scientific Name: Cervus canadensis

IUCN status: Least Concern

Origin: North America

Fun Fact: The elk's antlers can grow as much as one inch in one day, the size of the antlers depends on the amount of sunlight the elk gets.


Hartmann Zebra

Hartmann Zebra

Scientific Name: Equus zebra

IUCN status: Vulnerable

Origin: Africa

Fun Fact: Although highly noticeable, the Hartmann’s mountain zebra’s coat serves as camouflage and protection. When in a herd, the stripes can cause confusion and make it impossible for predators to determine how many zebras are grouped together. Its stripes can also make it appear unattractive to predators.


Llama

Llama

Scientific Name: Lama glama

IUCN status: Least Concern

Origin: South America

Fun Fact: When one llama is angry at another llama, they will stick their tongues out to express their dislike.


Sika Deer

Sika Deer

Scientific Name: Cervus nippon

IUCN status: Least Concern

Origin: China, Korea and Japan

Fun Fact: The name Sika comes from the word "Shika" which is Japanese for Deer.


Blue Wildebeest

Blue Wildebeest

Scientific Name: Connochaetes taurinus

IUCN status: Least Concern

Origin: South Saharan Africa

Fun Fact: When the Dutch settled in South Africa, they named this animal “wildebeest,” meaning “wild beast,” due to its untamed appearance and vigorous nature.