A drive-through safari and walkable Gardens in Loxahatchee, west of West Palm Beach, that is a Certified Autism Center through IBCCES, with a low sensory zone on the Nature Walk, Sensory First Aid Bags with noise-cancelling headphones, sensory guides and social stories.
“Our organization has worked with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to be designated as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC).”
“Find our designated low sensory zone in the Nature Walk in the walk-through adventure park.”
“Sensory First Aid Bags are located at the first aid room at the water park”
“Noise cancelling headphones are available in sensory first aid kits upon request. Ask a staff member or request the Duty Manager for assistance.”
The Sensory First Aid Bags hold alternative communication cards, 2 noise-cancelling headphones, a small weighted blanket, a calming rainstick, sensory touch mats, sunglasses, rubber sensory stones and harmonicas to help regulate breathing.
The park renewed its Certified Autism Center designation in 2026; at least 80% of its front-facing team members completed training focused on autism, neurodiversity and sensory needs.
The sensory resources page links IBCCES sensory guides for each attraction and three social stories you can read ahead: Lorikeet Feeding, Giraffe Feeding and the Petting Zoo. Each feeding costs extra and is a maybe, not a must.
Some areas may be closed or under construction, including Safari Falls, the water park. The bags are kept at the first aid room at the water park, so ask a staff member or the Duty Manager if you need one.
Parrot habitats (“louder than average noise levels which may be over-stimulating to some guests”)not stated
Table67 Restaurant (a high-noise area in The Gardens)not stated
Quieter, in the park's words
The low sensory zone on the Nature Walk, in The Gardensquiet zone
For blind or low vision guests, there is a low vision map.
The guided audio tour of the safari is also available as a written script.
Adult-sized changing tables are in the bathrooms next to the water park.
Admission: regular (ages 10 and older) $54.99 plus tax, child (ages 3 to 9) $43.99 plus tax, 2 and under free. Weekday value rates, Monday to Thursday (excluding select holiday periods and special events): $50.00 and $39.00 plus tax. Buy online or at the gate; the park is cashless (cards and mobile pay only). Annual passes are sold out. There are no rainchecks.
Admission includes unlimited trips through the drive-through preserve on the day of your visit and entry to The Gardens. All guests can come back in the same day: show your receipt or online ticket confirmation, and no one is admitted after 4 pm. Open attractions may vary.
Vehicle rules for the preserve: windows and sun roofs closed at all times; no convertibles, motorcycles, soft-tops like Jeeps or other open-air vehicles; no low riders or low-clearance vehicles; nothing tied to the outside of the car; no pets; no selfie sticks outside the window; no broken windows; cars with damage (sharp edges, exposed wiring, hanging bumpers) may be turned away; no other vehicles in tow; truck beds must be empty and tailgates secured. Scooters, bicycles, roller blades or skates, motorized recreation vehicles, balloons and drones are not permitted in the park.
Plan about 4 to 6 hours for the whole park: an hour and a half or longer on busy days for the drive, and at least three and a half hours in The Gardens.
Feeding encounters cost extra: Giraffe Feeding $5.63 plus tax (opens 11 am), Petting Zoo $1.88 plus tax (opens 10:30 am), Lorikeet Feeding $2.82 plus tax (opens 11:30 am). Mini golf and the Safari Queen pontoon boat are included. Service animals can't go into the giraffe feeding, lorikeet, petting zoo or primate boat areas; tell the ticket booth team member when you arrive with one.
Food: bring your own and eat in the picnic areas inside The Gardens (tables are first come, first served); no alcohol and no barbecues. Table67 opens at 11 am, and its menu is online ahead of your visit for dietary needs.
Strollers ($15 single, $18 double, plus tax) and wheelchairs ($16 plus tax) rent first come, first served from guest services just inside The Gardens. Walkways are concrete or boardwalk with no stairs; the petting zoo has a double gate, and its animals sometimes raise their front legs onto people.
The park is open regular hours on rainy days; during severe weather, including lightning alerts, some attractions in The Gardens close until it is safe.
Questions before your visit: guestservices@lioncountrysafari.com or (561) 793-1084.
