Dutch Country Safari Park

Dutch Country Safari Park is a special one to us. It is an Amish-owned and operated business in Horse Cave, Kentucky with an awesome story. It begins with the owner raising chicks in his bedroom as a small child. Since then, it has been all about animals for him! He, his wife, and children have lived with a wide variety of animals for years and eventually decided it was time to invite the rest of the world on to their farm-turned-safari.

Highlights of their park are the 3/4 mile wagon-ride-safari and several animal encounter areas. The wagon ride is where the action is – so definitely grab a spot for the most up close encounters! The safari section animals include a zebra, camels, water buffalos, yaks, Watusi cattle, African antelopes, wildebeests, highland cattle, and more. 

In their other animal encounter areas you’ll meet tiny pals, like hedgehogs, guinea pigs, bunnies, chicks, and ducks. Plus larger friends like goats, sheep, alpacas, porcupines, and calves. There is also Tino the Capuchin monkey, a coatimundi, porcupines, mini-donkeys, ponies, and so many more.  Watch the kangaroo family, play on the playground, and enjoy a picnic lunch. 

The Safari is now offering food items on the weekend, including camel milk ice cream, hot dogs, nachos, and more! So somewhere in between feeding the black swans, watching the kangaroos, and playing on the playground you can make time for a snack.

Dutch Country Safari Park is open seasonally, usually mid to late March through the end of October. Their hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This area of Kentucky actually has several attractions, anchored by Mammoth Cave National Park. You can find them here.