Drive-Thru Safari in Jefferson Celebrates With Kids' Prices

It's hard to believe but Busy B Ranch and Wildlife Park in historic Jefferson, Texas is celebrating their 3rd anniversary this Saturday, August 17, 2024, with special pricing for one day only.

Busy B Ranch Celebration

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Busy B is a family-owned business run by Jason and Teresa Bonner and they invite friends, family, and visitors to come help celebrate and see what's new at Busy B Ranch and Wildlife Park + Drive-thru Safari.

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This Saturday, August 17, the park will be offering Kids admission prices for all ages just $12 per person and kids 3 and under FREE. This special price will be offered starting at 10 AM with the last car allowed in the drive-thru safari at 4:30 PM. The park will remain open until 6 PM and of course, there is plenty to see and do even if you choose to not go on the safari.

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There is also a walk-thru zoo, petting zoo, and the Parakeet walk-a-bout where you feed the parakeets with a feeding stick for only $2. You have to see the sloth with viewing times from 11 AM to noon and from 2 PM to 3 PM.

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As part of the celebration FREE kiddie size Snow Cones will be available for ages 4-12 with the purchase of an admission ticket.

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Drive-Thru Safari

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Busy B Ranch and Wildlife Park has over 125 acres of free-roaming animals some you can feed on the drive-thru safari others you can see from a distance as they graze in the fields set among the beautiful backdrop of the East Texas piney woods and rolling hills.

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Visitors will see many exotic and native animals including some new species that have been added to the mix and don't be surprised if you see some baby animals too.

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For those who may not want to drive through the park, Busy B Wildlife Park and Ranch offers a covered trailer you can ride in to get a view of one of the highest points in Marion County with 3 miles of cleared roadway.

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The Animals

Antelopes
African Spurred Tortoise
Axis Deer
Bison
Capybara
Chinchilla
Domestic Ducks
Dromedary Camel
Fallow Deer
Heritage Turkey
Kangaroo
Llama
Lowland Paca
Mallard Ducks
Miniature Donkey
Miniature Dwarf Goat
Miniature Horses
Miniature Potbelly Pig
Mini Zebu
Muntjac Deer
Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Nilgai
Parakeets
Patagonian Cavy
Painted Desert Sheep
Peacocks
Pygmy Goats
Red Deer
Red Golden Pheasant
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Ring-Tailed Lemurs
Rheas
Sika Deer
Waterbuck Deer
Wallaby
Watusi Cattle
Whitetail Deer
Zebras

Lisa Irvin, Townsquare Media

Whether you are a regular visitor to the park or a first-time guest they hope you leave with a memorable experience full of happy thoughts and lots of smiles. Make sure you visit their gift shop for unique gifts and ask about their Birthday Party Packages and school Group Field Trips.

Busy B Ranch and Wildlife Park is 6 miles north of Jefferson, Texas at 1100 West Prospect Road, and I can say is well worth a road trip for an adventure of a lifetime.

Please Visit their website or Facebook page for updates and upcoming events.

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