Summer Hours

Drive-Thru always closes 30 minutes prior to closing time

Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday 10am - 5 p.m.

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Park Hours

Featured Attractions

SOAR Monthly Perk

Charleston Days 2026

We want to do something special for our neighbors in Charleston.

Summer Bash 2026

Check out the highlights from this year's Summer Bash.

SABLE

You can make a difference in an animal's life through our SABLE. Learn more here.

Charleston Days 2026

We want to do something special for our neighbors in Charleston.

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SOAR is our membership program that stands for “Special Opportunities and Rewards.”

Members receive a different Perk each month. Get 50% off a Kangaroo Encounter for July!

(Must be purchased the day of & in person)

Learn More Here!

Thank You
Sponsors!

These area businesses help support the animals in our park. Make sure you visit them after you visit us!

Find out how your business can work with Aikman Wildlife Adventure. Click the link below.

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Plan Your Adventure

Wagon Adventure

Enjoy learning about our wildlife from one of our knowledgeable guides while getting the chance to pet and feed our large roaming animals! Our Walk-Thru and Museum of Prehistoric Life is included!

Wagon Adventures can be purchased within our gift shop and are done on a first come, first served basis. $25 per adult, $20 for children 12 and under.

Seasonal/Weather Permitting

Behind the Scenes Adventure

Behind the Scenes Adventures include a UTV ride with a guide to meet and feed our larger animals and also includes behind the scenes guided walk-thru, personal encounters with several animals, and other exclusive experiences!

$250 for up to 5 people (more people can be added at additional cost)

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Off-Road Adventure

Off-Road Adventures include a UTV ride with one of our knowledgable guides to meet and feed our larger animals that roam our Drive-Thru! Plus you'll have access to explore our Walk-Thru and Museum of Prehistoric Life.

$175 for up to 5 people (more people can be added at additional cost)

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Our Museum of Prehistoric Life features one-of-a-kind, life-size dinosaur models that guests can interact with. Come check out the prehistoric models that roamed the Earth more than 10,000 years ago!

Triple Crown Adventure

Our Triple Crown Adventure includes our Walk-Thru, Drive-Thru, and Museum of Prehistoric Life!

Children 12 and under: $11

Adults: $15

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Drive in your own vehicle along our mile-long path and see over 100 large animals roaming the outdoor sanctuary!

WINDOWS MUST BE ROLLED UP.

Drive-Thru Only

Drive in your own vehicle along our mile-long path and see over 100 large animals roaming the outdoor sanctuary! (Closes 30 minutes prior to closing).

WINDOWS MUST BE ROLLED UP.

$25 per standard vehicle

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Roam our Walk-Thru and see our smaller animals, predators, and petting zoo!

Some animals featured in our Walk-Thru include: Sloth, Spotted Hyenas, Kangaroos, Wallaby, & More!

Walk-Thru Only

Roam our Walk-Thru to see our predators, smaller animals, aviary, and petting zoo!

Some animals featured include: Sloth, Spotted Hyenas, Kangaroos, & More!

Children 12 and under: $8

Adults: $10

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Learn more about us!

We are much more than a wildlife park. Check out the other cool things we offer below!

Museum of Prehistoric Life

Meet our life-size dinosaur models that you can interact with and even touch! Our museum is filled with 40+ dinosaur models and other interactive experiences!

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Welcome to Elk Ridge!
An Overnight Adventure You Won't Forget! Located in the countryside of Arcola, enjoy wildlife views and the great outdoors in the comfort of our new Elk Ridge cabin, the first of Wildlife Manor! Located within Aikman Wildlife Adventure, you have the chance to see zebras, bison, camels, and much more! You can find out more information and book on Air B&B today!

Wildlife Manor

Stay in our new cabin, Elk Ridge, located on Aikman Wildlife Adventure property with views of our drive-thru animals! Book your stay today on Air B&B.

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Rustic Acres

Experience a wedding of a lifetime at Aikman Wildlife! This unique venue is the perfect spot to to welcome your guests on your special day.

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Ways to Give Through S.A.B.L.E Inc.

Donate

Your monetary gift supports exemplary animal care, conservation efforts, and educating the public. General donations can be given once or you have the option to create a reoccurring gift through a Pay-Pal account.

Adopt-a-Species

Show your favorite animal you care by adopting them for one year! Click on the details button below to see the list of benefits for individuals, families, or businesses along with a full list of the species you directly impact.

Volunteer

At Aikman Wildlife Adventure, we believe in the opportunity to grow. This business started out as a dream and has grown into a reality since then. That is why we strive to provide personal growth and fun experiences through internship and volunteer opportunities.

Business Sponsorship

Help your wildlife park by choosing a day and feeding all the animals at the entire park! Corporate sponsorships receive additional benefits when giving at a certain level!