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Encounters :

Sloth Feeding Encounter-

Starting July 1st

​Come Interact with the Sloths at Big Joel's Safari!

Cost:  $40 per participant  (minimum of 2 participants or paying for two if only one participant)

Must also pay for regular admission to Big Joel's Safari

This is private and only your group will be allowed in the encounter area

Duration:  20-30 minutes (only offered at 11am and 1pm)

About:

Private encounters including education about the sloths.  Opportunity to feed some of the sloths, however they are not forced to participate in any activity.  No holding or petting.​

 

ALL ENCOUNTER DETAILS! MUST READ!​

  • All participants must be age 8+, anyone under 18 years old must have a paying adult accompanying them

  • Cost is per person with minimum of two people-this means if there is only one person completing the encounter then you still must pay for two, maximum of 6 people

  • Anyone that is not participating in the encounter is not allowed to "wait" in the encounter area, this includes children under age of 8

  • Must call for an appointment (or inquire if there is an opening day of visit-though not guaranteed)

  • Offered days we are open to the public 11 am and 1 pm-you must be on time

  • ​At no point will you be holding/hugging any animal

  • Participants must keep a calm behavior and follow all guidelines and instructions from sloth caregiver.  Sloth caregivers reserve the right to stop the encounter immediately if guidelines are not being followed, without refund of money.

  • You must wear closed toe shoes

  • Cameras/phones are permitted but we are not responsible for your items including items in your car.

  • No food or drink in encounter area.

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Hours

Monday  Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

9am-4pm
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
9am-5pm
10am-5pm

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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