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Get Up Close & Personal

at Big Joel's Safari

 

BIG JOEL'S HOLIDAY SAFARI WILL BE OPEN THURSDAY DECEMBER 11th-

FRIDAY DECEMBER 12th

PLEASE CHECK FACEBOOK OR

CALL 636-745-3031 FOR UPDATES FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 13th-MONDAY DECEMBER 15th 

Normal Holiday Safari Days/Hours

November 20-December 29 Thursday-Monday​

10am-4pm

(front gates close at 3:30pm)

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SLOTH ENCOUNTER​​​

 

​​2026 Season Passes and

Gift Certificates available online, in person or by calling Big Joel's Safari.

Buy your 2026 season pass now and use it the rest of 2025!​

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Field Trips

Educational Field Trips available for groups of 20 or more!  There are over 65 different animal species, both big and small!  No visit is the same, there is always something new!

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Your Visit

At Big Joel's Safari you can get up close & personal with the animals. Not all are available for touching/feeding but have you ever been just feet away from an alligator or lemur?  

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Birthday Parties, Zoo Rentals, Special Events

Host a Birthday Party or Private Event!  Big Joel's Safari is the

 "go to" spot for fun with family and friends! Corporate events are welcome too!

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Hours

Monday 
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

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Closed
Closed
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
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Last admission to zoo is 30 minutes before closing time.
The entrance gates will be closed.

Admission

  • Adults 13 & over 

  • Ages 2-12            

  • Ages under 2     

Single individual season pass $40*

3 person family season pass $115*

4 person family season pass $150*

$12.00 +tax

$10.00 +tax

Free

Admission

Additional family members can be added to the four person family pack for $35* each.
Plus Tax

Season Pass Rules:

  • Season Passes are valid for the 2025 season anytime the park is open to the general public

  • Those over the age of 18 must show photo I.D. with season pass upon entry

  • Season Passes are non-transferrable to any other person. Only the person whose name is on the season pass may use it.

Contact & Location

636-745-3031

bigjoelsafari@bigjoelsafari.com

13187 State Hwy M
Wright City, MO 63390

GPS may not be accurate.  Please click below for directions.

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