There is 1 drive-thru wildlife park in Connecticut. You drive your own car through fenced pastures of exotic animals from around the world, then park to visit the petting zoo and museum.
- Action Wildlife Foundation (Goshen)
ACTION WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
Type: Non-profit wildlife sanctuary with a self-drive safari, a walk-through area, and a petting zoo
Location: 435 Torrington Rd (Route 4), Goshen, CT 06756 (Litchfield Hills, northwest Connecticut)
Phone: (860) 491-3701
Email: events@actionwildlifefoundation.com
Website: actionwildlifefoundation.com · Admission & Hours · Park Map · Season Pass · Book an Encounter · FAQ
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Size: About 116 acres of preserved farmland. The fenced drive-thru preserve covers about 50 acres.
Animals:
- 350+ animals from North America, Africa, India, Asia, New Zealand, and the Arctic.
- They include zebras, elk, ibex, red sheep, aoudad, wild boar, emus, deer, and many heritage and exotic cattle and goat breeds.
- Several species aren’t found anywhere else in Connecticut.
Admission (Fall Festival pricing, Sept 19 – Nov 1, 2026):
- Weekdays: $24 for ages 2+. It’s discounted because there are no hayrides on weekdays.
- Weekends: Adults (11+) $28 · Children (2–10) $25. Weekend tickets include hayrides and a free carving pumpkin.
- Infants under 1: Free
- Fall Festival tickets are sold through the Upcoming Events page.
- Season passes, library passes, and the CT Kids Passport are accepted. Library and season pass holders don’t get the free pumpkin.
Animal Feed:
- Small grain cup: $8
- Souvenir bucket: $20
- Pumpkin ticket: $10
Hours:
- Monday & Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday & Friday: 12 – 5 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM. It’s walk-through only from 10 AM to 12 PM for the Safari Walkers club, and cars are allowed after noon.
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Gates lock at 6 PM.
- Open seasonally, spring through fall, weather permitting. It’s closed in winter.
What’s Included: The drive-thru safari, walk-through exhibits, petting zoo, museum gallery and exploration center, playground, and picnic area
Other Experiences:
- Animal encounters
- Birthday parties and field trips
- Hayride tours for groups of 25 or more, mid-April through October
- Gift shop
Tips:
- Budget 2–4 hours.
- The safari road can close in bad weather, so call ahead on rainy days.
- It’s a privately run non-profit with no government funding. Admission and feed sales go directly to animal care.
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