Oregon
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationOregon
- Rating4.7 ★2,931 Google reviews
About Safari Village Train Ride
Hop aboard the narrow-gauge train in Safari Village, the free walk-through heart of Wildlife Safari, surrounded by aviaries, reptile exhibits, a petting zoo, and the Australian Walkabout where guests wander among wallaroos and black swans. Then drive your own car through 615 acres of pastures and field enclosures for up-close encounters with giraffes, rhinos, bison, and Roosevelt elk.
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Safari Village Train Ride. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- ParkingFree lot · street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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History
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The train ride operates in Safari Village, the free visitor area of Wildlife Safari, a drive-through safari and zoological park in Winston, Oregon created by Frank Hart, a frequent visitor to Africa. The park opened in October 1972 as World Wildlife Safari on a 600-acre site; the 'World' prefix was retired on June 9, 1974 after the unrelated World Wildlife Fund asked for a change to avoid confusion. The park converted to non-profit status in 1980 under the oversight of the Safari Game Search Foundation. An Association of Zoos and Aquariums member since 1986, it stands among the few privately owned zoological facilities holding AZA membership, and is one of only three such attractions in Oregon.
Around the Depot
Winston is a city of about 5,600 people in Douglas County, Oregon, seven miles southwest of Roseburg near the Umpqua River. Incorporated in 1953 under the name Coos Junction and renamed Winston two years later, the town is best known as the home of Wildlife Safari, which opened in 1972; a bronze statue at the triangular junction in the center of town remembers Khayam, a cheetah from the safari. The western Oregon climate brings dry summers with hot afternoons and chilly, rainy winters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Safari Village Train Ride located?
Safari Village Train Ride is located in Oregon.
How do I get tickets to Safari Village Train Ride?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at https://www.wildlifesafari.net/pages/safari-village.