Walk-Thru Petting Zoo featuring animals from Alligators to Zebras! Cape Safari Park is a walk-thru zoo located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Visitors can get up close & personal with over 50 different species of exotic animals from Alligators to Zebras! You'll also find a petting zoo, gift shop, picnic shelter, and snack shack. Come experience a wild adventure at Cape Safari Park as you .... Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
If you are looking for a last minute gift - check out this Holiday Gift Subscription from the Animal Explorers Club!
Only a few days left to get a Holiday Gift Subscription to the Zookeeper Box! This box will start with our January Arctic Fox Box - ships out by January 7th!
This gift subscription ends December 20th - so don't wait too much longer!
Subscribe today at https://animalexplorersclub.com/products/holiday-gift-subscription
There has been some phone calls to the zoo about Christmas Zoo Train being held tonight, November 30th at St Louis Iron Mountain Railway.
This train is sponsored by Safari Animal Encounters and please note that it is sold out! Please read the attached post for more information about tonight's train. NO tickets available or for resale!
Christmas Zoo Train is tonight! If you have tickets to tonight's Christmas Zoo Train - please check in at the train depot at St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri by 5:30 pm. Train will start loading at 5:45 pm and will leave the station promptly at 6:00 pm - don't be late!
Note: The tickets to this train have been sold out for over 2 months. There are no tickets available, no refunds, and no one else can resell tickets to this train. Please do not fall for any of the ticket scams on here or any other sites. Again, NO tickets available for sale or resale for this event!
Cape Safari Park is CLOSED FOR WINTER! Thanks to everyone who visited this past 2023 season! We appreciate your business!
We will be back for the Spring of 2024 sometime in March! Watch for more details after the first of the year!
BOOKING CONTACTS:
Contact Lantz Exotics & Animal Rentals for Nativity Scenes, Petting Zoo, or Camel and Pony Rides at fairs, festivals, and events.
Contact Safari Animal Encounters for Educational Programs at Schools or Live Animal Encounter Booths at fairs, festivals, and events.
LAST DAY to subscribe & receive the December Llama Zookeeper Box! Makes a great Christmas gift for your animal loving child!
Fun & Educational
This makes a wonderful Christmas gift for your little zookeepers!
Introducing our Holiday Gift Subscription! Give the gift of learning this Christmas! 🎁
This is a Holiday Gift Subscription to the Zookeeper Subscription Box. You may choose a 1 Month, 3 Months, or 6 Months Prepaid Gift Subscription. Your gift subscription plus flat rate shipping fee will be charged one time and your subscription will be delivered monthly.
This Holiday Gift Subscription starts with our January Arctic Fox Zookeeper Box. Must be ordered BEFORE December 20th and will be shipped out by January 7th! Your recipient will also receive a gift certificate by mail informing them of this gift when you order the gift subscription.
Order your Holiday Gift Subscription at https://animalexplorersclub.com/products/holiday-gift-subscription
You know our family owns a zoo and I could actually get you a "live" animal from this Santa list, but it would be easier if you just ordered one of our Christmas Mystery Boxes!
We will ship the "mystery animal" - plushie not a live animal - in our Zookeeper Box crate with North Pole Delivery stickers to your little future zookeeper!
I have actually owned a Sloth, Hippo, Rhino, and an Elephant. Trust me - just order the Christmas Mystery Box - it's a lot easier!
Preorder your Christmas Mystery Box today at https://animalexplorersclub.com/products/christmas-mystery-box
🐪🎄It’s Live Nativity Scene Season!🎄🐪
Did you know we can furnish animals for your church or business Nativity Scene to give it an authentic appeal? We bring camels, donkeys, and sheep etc. and can setup inside or outside. We have a few openings for Nativity Scenes for November & December. Our camel and pony rides can be added as well as our traveling petting zoo for the guests at your Christmas event to ride, pet, & feed the animals!
For more information, please email us at [email protected] or call the zoo office at 573-243-7862.
The Animal Explorers Club has a great gift for little zookeepers! Go check it out!
Have you heard that Santa will deliver our Christmas Mystery Boxes right to your Christmas gift recipient? Our elves will do all the work - all you have to do is PREORDER!
Each box will include "North Pole Delivery" stickers and we can also include a To/From sticker and mail directly to your recipient if you wish. Christmas giving made easy!
They will ship by December 1st & will receive just in time for Christmas! Make sure you provide the mailing address and fill out the To/From info if you would like us to mail the box directly to your recipient.
PREORDER NOW at https://animalexplorersclub.com/products/christmas-mystery-box
Another perfect, beautiful day. Stop by and see us! We are open from 10-5 today.
We are OPEN! Come on out and enjoy this beautiful fall weather. ☀️🍂
A new animal each month!
With a beautiful weekend forecast ahead, we have decided to open the zoo up Saturday & Sunday from 10-5!
Some of the animals will be put up for the winter. But the vast majority will still be out on display!
Come out this weekend and enjoy the fall weather while it lasts!
We will be closing the zoo at 3PM today. We’re sad our last weekend of the season had to go out with yucky weather! Thank you all for a great season!
We will be closing today due to rain at 3PM.
If you’re looking for something fun to do this evening- go check out The Reading Tutor LLC fun in-house event!!
Canceled due to illness.
Happy Saturday! The zoo will be open today from 10-5 (weather permitting)!
🎄It’s almost our favorite time of year!🎄
Did you know we can furnish animals for your church or business Nativity Scene to give it an authentic appeal? We bring camels, donkeys, and sheep etc. and can setup inside or outside. We have a few openings for Nativity Scenes for November & December. Our camel and pony rides can be added as well as our traveling petting zoo for the guests at your Christmas event to ride, pet, & feed the animals!
For more information, please email us at [email protected] or call the zoo office at 573-243-7862.
We have sadly made the decision to cancel the costume party this Sunday due to the high chance of rain. As of right now the zoo will still remain open for the weekend!
Happy Saturday!!
The zoo is open today from 10-5! With the cooler temps in the evenings we have moved some of our critters inside the gift shop where it’s warmer and our guests can still come see them!
Our Mobile Petting Zoo unit is out on the road again setup in Maryland Heights at their Fall Family Fair!
Join us for a Costume Party at the Zoo on October 29th, from 1PM-5PM!
We will have ANNA & ELSA from Storytime Princesses, SPIDERMAN, BLUEY, CHASE & SKY all available for meet and greets!
No additional purchases necessary for meet and greets - just general admission required for entrance.
Online Tickets Available ⬇️
Adult Admission: https://square.link/u/XjvgmG05
Child Admission (Kids under 2 are free): https://square.link/u/hzqbSyz6
NEW & NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!
Our Habitat Activity Box is designed to ignite your child's curiosity about the wonders of the natural world. Inside the box, they will discover a mystery habitat fact card and four exciting activities related to the featured habitat.
Box Contents includes:
Habitat Introduction: An overview of the mystery habitat, its location, and its unique characteristics.
Featured Animals: Information about the fascinating creatures that call this habitat home.
Conservation Insights: A brief look at the importance of preserving this habitat and its inhabitants.
Fun Facts: Engaging tidbits about the habitat that will spark your child's interest.
One-Time Purchase: This is a single, one-time box, perfect for gifting or as a special educational experience.
Age-Appropriate: Our activities are designed for kids aged 4 to 8 years old and are tailored to be engaging and educational.
Each mystery box is a fun and educational way for children to explore the world's diverse ecosystems, learn about the incredible creatures that inhabit them, and develop a deep appreciation for the importance of conservation.
THIS BOX IS CURRENTLY PRE-ORDER ONLY!
Boxes can be purchased between October 10th thru 25th only and supplies will be limited! These boxes will ship out by November 7th.
Grab a box for your child at https://animalexplorersclub.com/products/habitat-activity-box
It’s been a busy Saturday for our crew! The zoo is open today and tomorrow from 10-5!
1 Mobile Petting Zoo Unit is setup at New Madrid Fall Festival.
Another Mobile Petting Zoo Unit is setup at Orgill Family Fun Day.
And our Mobile Pony Rides are setup at Bernie Fall Festival.
SOLD OUT! CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN tickets are sold out! Thanks to everyone! Watch your email for ticket confirmation!
PS - These tickets went very quickly! These tickets are only sold thru Safari Animal Encounters or Eventbrite page. We are not honoring tickets offered by individuals! Those are a scam and they have already started! Any problems, contact Safari Animal Encounters. Thanks!
🛑 TICKETS GO ON SALE TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM SHARP! Be ready - ticket link is below! They will sell out within minutes! 🛑
🛑 TICKETS GO ON SALE TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM SHARP! Be ready - ticket link is below! They will sell out within minutes! 🛑
ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN! Safari Animal Encounters is sponsoring and selling tickets to this train to be held November 30th from 6 to 8 pm!
Hop on the Christmas Zoo Train for a jolly ride with Rowdy the Baby Kangaroo and Santa & Mrs. Claus too!
Join Safari Animal Encounters for a festive adventure at the St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson, Missouri! Games, songs, fun, & Christmas Magic fill the Santa Express Train! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and the Grinch!
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY and will go on sale on our website thru Eventbrite on Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm SHARP! Tickets are limited and they will go quickly - so be ready!
Christmas Zoo Train will be held at the St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri. More information is on our website at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com and Eventbrite events page!
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/726371415457?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets go ON SALE ONLINE ONLY today at 6:00 pm! Limited tickets available and they will go quickly! You can purchase on our website at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com OR go to our Eventbrite event page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-zoo-train-tickets-726371415457?aff=oddtdtcreator
ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN! Safari Animal Encounters is sponsoring and selling tickets to this train to be held November 30th from 6 to 8 pm!
Hop on the Christmas Zoo Train for a jolly ride with Rowdy the Baby Kangaroo and Santa & Mrs. Claus too!
Join Safari Animal Encounters for a festive adventure at the St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson, Missouri! Games, songs, fun, & Christmas Magic fill the Santa Express Train! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and the Grinch!
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY and will go on sale on our website thru Eventbrite on Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm SHARP! Tickets are limited and they will go quickly - so be ready!
Tickets are $25.00 each (ages 2 thru adult). Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket to board the train. Additional ticketing fees from Eventbrite may apply.
Christmas Zoo Train will be held at the St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri. More information is on our website at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com and Eventbrite events page!
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/726371415457?aff=oddtdtcreator
Happy Homecoming!!
The zoo will be OPEN today until 5 - come on out! 🦙
Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, Santa & Mrs. Claus and the whole gang will be on the train! Tickets go on sale this Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm. Don't miss it! They will go very quickly!
ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN! Safari Animal Encounters is sponsoring and selling tickets to this train to be held November 30th from 6 to 8 pm!
Hop on the Christmas Zoo Train for a jolly ride with Rowdy the Baby Kangaroo and Santa & Mrs. Claus too!
Join Safari Animal Encounters for a festive adventure at the St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson, Missouri! Games, songs, fun, & Christmas Magic fill the Santa Express Train! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and the Grinch!
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY and will go on sale on our website thru Eventbrite on Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm SHARP! Tickets are limited and they will go quickly - so be ready!
Tickets are $25.00 each (ages 2 thru adult). Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket to board the train. Additional ticketing fees from Eventbrite may apply.
Christmas Zoo Train will be held at the St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri. More information is on our website at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com and Eventbrite events page!
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/726371415457?aff=oddtdtcreator
Be sure to SHARE with ALL YOUR FRIENDS about CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN sponsored by Safari Animal Encounters on November 30th! Tickets go ON SALE ONLINE ONLY this Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm.
More info below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN! Safari Animal Encounters is sponsoring and selling tickets to this train to be held November 30th from 6 to 8 pm!
Hop on the Christmas Zoo Train for a jolly ride with Rowdy the Baby Kangaroo and Santa & Mrs. Claus too!
Join Safari Animal Encounters for a festive adventure at the St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson, Missouri! Games, songs, fun, & Christmas Magic fill the Santa Express Train! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and the Grinch!
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY and will go on sale on our website thru Eventbrite on Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm SHARP! Tickets are limited and they will go quickly - so be ready!
Tickets are $25.00 each (ages 2 thru adult). Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket to board the train. Additional ticketing fees from Eventbrite may apply.
Christmas Zoo Train will be held at the St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri. More information is on our website at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com and Eventbrite events page!
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/726371415457?aff=oddtdtcreator
CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN - tickets go on sale ONLINE ONLY thru Safari Animal Encounters on Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm.
More info below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN! Safari Animal Encounters is sponsoring and selling tickets to this train to be held November 30th from 6 to 8 pm!
Hop on the Christmas Zoo Train for a jolly ride with Rowdy the Baby Kangaroo and Santa & Mrs. Claus too!
Join Safari Animal Encounters for a festive adventure at the St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson, Missouri! Games, songs, fun, & Christmas Magic fill the Santa Express Train! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and the Grinch!
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY and will go on sale on our website thru Eventbrite on Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm SHARP! Tickets are limited and they will go quickly - so be ready!
Tickets are $25.00 each (ages 2 thru adult). Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket to board the train. Additional ticketing fees from Eventbrite may apply.
Christmas Zoo Train will be held at the St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri. More information is on our website at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com and Eventbrite events page!
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/726371415457?aff=oddtdtcreator
CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN INFO:
The zoo has sponsored CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN the past few years. However, this year will be a little different - Safari Animal Encounters will be sponsoring the CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN this year!
This event is held at the St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri. Tickets will be sold ONLINE ONLY thru the Safari Animal Encounters website or Eventbrite page.
Tickets will go ON SALE this Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm! Any questions, please contact 573-803-0714 Safari Animal Encounters Office. Tickets are $25.00 each (ages 2 thru adult). Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket to board the train. Additional ticketing fees from Eventbrite may apply.
We will be sharing info here on the zoo page, but the easiest way to keep up with the CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN updates is to go 'LIKE" the Safari Animal Encounters page too!
You can learn more at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com OR check out info below
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ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN! Safari Animal Encounters is sponsoring and selling tickets to this train to be held November 30th from 6 to 8 pm!
Hop on the Christmas Zoo Train for a jolly ride with Rowdy the Baby Kangaroo and Santa & Mrs. Claus too!
Join Safari Animal Encounters for a festive adventure at the St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson, Missouri! Games, songs, fun, & Christmas Magic fill the Santa Express Train! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and the Grinch!
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY and will go on sale on our website thru Eventbrite on Sunday, October 1st at 6:00 pm SHARP! Tickets are limited and they will go quickly - so be ready!
Tickets are $25.00 each (ages 2 thru adult). Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket to board the train. Additional ticketing fees from Eventbrite may apply.
Christmas Zoo Train will be held at the St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri. More information is on our website at http://www.safarianimalencounters.com and Eventbrite events page!
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/726371415457?aff=oddtdtcreator
Today is the day!!
Come by TODAY from 11-3 to see your favorite blue heeler pup!
**If you bought admission tickets online just make sure you have a screenshot of your purchase.
The zoo will be open to the public as well as school groups today!
Come on out - it’s a beautiful day! ☀️
Your favorite pup is here to stay!
Bluey Birthday Parties ONLY available at The Reading Tutor LLC! Message them for more info! 💙
✨SUPRISE✨
Your favorite blue heeler pup will be at the zoo THIS Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm!!
No additional charge for a meet & greet - only regular zoo admission required!
Online admission tickets are available for purchase here ⬇️⬇️
Adult Admission: https://square.link/u/XjvgmG05
Child Admission: https://square.link/u/hzqbSyz6
Our Mobile Petting Zoo is at The Fun Church in Sikeston, MO this evening. 🦬🦙
We are here from 5-8 PM - stop by and see us!
Busy busy weekend for our crew!
Camel Rides are out at the Semo District Fair. 🎡🐪
One of our Mobile Petting Zoos is setup at Autry Morlan Nissan in Dexter, MO. 🦘
And finally, our second Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides are setup at Bandy's Pumpkin Patch in Johnston City, IL. 🦬🐴
Contact us at [email protected] or call (573) 450-8915 for a quote to have one of our Mobile Units come for your next big event!
Another beautiful weekend here in Cape!☀️
Come out to the zoo and see some of your favorites!
Open from 10-5.
It is starting to feel like Fall around here! Come out today and enjoy the day outdoors! Open from 10-5.
We also have our Camel Rodes & Animal Encounter Booth setup at the Semo District Fair - stop by and say hello!
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Hershey & Ziggy are soaking up this beautiful Minnesota weather. ☀️ We know you miss these two - don’t worry they’ll be back soon! While these guys are away, don’t forget to stop by and say hello to their other zoo friends. Open everyday 10 am - 5 pm!
We have a winner!! Congratulations Kristina LeGrand on wining a 2023 Family Season Pass!! We will be reaching out shortly!! **If the prize is not claimed within 24 hours we will redraw.**
Spring will be here before you know it - which means we will be opening soon! Our hope is to be open mid to late March (weather permitting). We are currently booking School Field Trips. Send us a message or email us at [email protected] to book your School Group! You can find more information on our School Field Trips at www.capesafaripark.com
Bring the magic of Christmas to your next Holiday event with our Live Nativity!🐪🎄 Whether it be front & center on stage or outside, having a real live nativity brings families, friends, and communities together to create lasting memories. We have limited availability. Call the zoo office at (573) 243-7862 or send us a message for more information.
CHRISTMAS ZOO TRAIN - December 1st, 2022 Tickets go ON SALE tonight (Saturday, October 1st) at 6:00 pm SHARP! Tickets MUST be purchased ONLINE ONLY thru our website. There will be a Facebook post at 6:00 pm that you can click thru to the website OR you can go directly to the website at http://www.lazylsafari.com/christmas-zoo-train.html and purchase your tickets. They will go quickly - last year they sold out in 3 minutes - so be ready! Note: This event is NOT held at the zoo but is an event sponsored by Lazy L Safari at St Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, Missouri.
We are still accepting enrollments for our JR Zookeeper Camps! Tomorrow is our first day of Week 1!! Come join Harper and Tank the sulcata tortoise for some fun hands on learning at the zoo!
Animal Enrichment is not only fun for our zookeepers but beneficial in many ways for the animals. During this extreme heat we try to find ways to keep our animals cool and happy! Kids who are participating in our JR Zookeeper Camp will get to help with our Animal Enrichment Program. Don't miss out!! Click the link below to sign up! https://www.lazylsafari.com/jrzookeepercamp.html
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