Safari Wilderness Ranch

ATV Safari at Safari Wilderness Ranch is a guided, naturalist-led tour across roughly 260 acres of preserved Florida wilderness between Orlando and Tampa. Guests ride all-terrain vehicles with a guide to spot herds of free-roaming exotic species and learn about the ranch’s conservation focus.

Tours are reservation-based and operated by the ranch; bookings are made online through the official site. The experience emphasizes education and wildlife viewing rather than a traditional zoo format.

You'll ride a guided ATV tour across mixed scrub and pastureland while a naturalist points out animals and explains habitat and conservation.

Look out for:

• Herds of free-roaming exotic ungulates and other non-zoo species.

• Varied terrain: sandy tracks, grassland, and some uneven surfaces.

• Naturalist commentary about conservation and the ranch’s history.

• Photo opportunities from the ATV, but expect movement and dust.

Best way to experience it:
Arrive with closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty, book your slot online in advance, and bring a camera with a secure strap. Follow guide instructions for safe viewing and photo stops.

• All bookings for the ATV Safari are made online via the ranch website.

• Contact number for inquiries: (813) 382-2120, but reservations are handled on the site.

• Terrain can be uneven and dusty; wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection.

• The ranch frames the experience as conservation and education, not a zoo.