NEW THIS YEAR! Single person and Family Annual Passes...
And passes are good for two years - 2020 and 2021. Can't beat that deal!
Contact us to purchase10 acres of hands-on animal interactions
Both farm animals and exotic animals!
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for updates, photos, info about cuddle sessions and registering for our other programs
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Welcome To Our Zoo
Safari Junction, Home of Valley Exotic Zoo, is a family owned and operated attraction that offers fun, hands-on animal experiences to children and adults. During a visit, you will interact with both farm animals and exotic animals of all kinds. At our zoo, located on a beautiful 10 acres just south of Eaton, Ohio, you will get an experience unlike any other animal park. And new this year, single-person and family SEASON PASSES…good for 2020 and 2021!
FAMILY FRIENDLY
We want you to be as comfortable with our animals as we are.
EXPERIENCED
We have 20+ years of experience working with and teaching about animals.
WE BRING ZOO TO YOU
We can bring a petting zoo and/or our great hands-on educational programs to your event.
100+ ANIMALS
Plan a visit to learn about and interact with animals of all kinds. Fun Guaranteed!
We are more than a zoo...
You can visit us at Safari Junction and we look forward to having you. (And so do the animals!) We also offer much more. We can bring the zoo to you via our hands-on petting zoo and educational programs. We schedule large group field trips and birthday parties here at the zoo. We offer summer camps for kids, intern opportunities and much more.
Internship Opportunities
We offer internship opportunities for degree-seeking college students in the following areas: Animal Care, Marketing and Education. Our interns gain experience in various aspects of our business and animal care. We'd love to talk to you about serving as our intern and becoming part of the Safari Junction Team!
Educational Programs
We also offer our animal educational programs (Table Top Safari) for schools from preschool to college and for hands-on demonstrations at events and organizations. We can do a general presentations or we are happy to work with you to tailor a presentation just for your group...including cuddle sessions in special circumstances
Petting Zoo
We would be happy to set our our traveling petting zoo at your event, birthday party or fundraiser...and these are always a big hit! Our petting zoo animals are all contained, and guests and visitors can pet and feed them. We also are happy to answer questions about each species and general animal care.
On-Site Visit
A bobcat, kangaroo and reptiles...Oh My! During your visit, you will interact with 100+ farm and exotic animals on 10 acres of zoo. As you wind along gravel walkways you'll encounter free-roaming and contained animals of all kinds, and have the opportunity to pet and feed some of our favorites. Some will become your favorites too.
Things to Know...
Picnic
We have a picnic area that can seat up to 40 people. Bring your lunch or snacks!
Hours
Our hours vary per month/season. Please see the full list of hours below.
Parking
We offer plenty of on-site parking! Our large lot is to the left as you pull into the park.
Souvenir Shop
We have lots of Safari Junction items, stuffed animals and other souvenirs for sale in our on-site shop.
Water
During season, we are open rain or shine – except in the case of thunderstorms or other extreme weather.
Animals
Visit us soon for your own close encounters of the animal kind.
Zoo Photos
Address
2961 US Route 127 South, Eaton OH 45320Phone
(937) 545-5175
Safari Junction is fully licensed, certified and regularly inspected by the following federal, state and local organizations:
USDA (US Dept of Agriculture)
ODNR (Ohio Dept of Natural Resources)
Preble County Zoning Board