Kentucky never fails to surprise us. Just when we thought we'd seen it all, we happen upon a new-to-us discovery that stops us in our tracks. Kentucky Amish Country is a place where you'd expect to find beautiful bucolic views, Amish restaurants, general stores, and antiques... but this resplendent region is hiding something quite wondrous and wild, too: a safari park.
Looking for a wild adventure in the Bluegrass? Look no further!
In Horse Cave, Kentucky, a region that's known for its epic underground adventures, there's an aboveground attraction that's as wild as it gets.
Welcome to Dutch Country Safari Park, the wildest and most unexpected attraction in Kentucky Amish Country... and Kentucky, period.
This unique park includes a drive-thru safari and several animal encounter areas that allow folks to get up close and personal with the world's most fascinating creatures...
...even getting to hand-feed some of them! Now this is an truly hands on experience you won't want to pass up.
If you're more of a cute, cuddly creature kind of person, you'll be positively delighted by the baby animals and kids frolicking about this safari park in Kentucky!
(Although, who could resist a smooch from this guy? He's a totally different kind of cuddly creature.)
So the next time you're planning a trip to Horse Cave, put this wild safari park on your itinerary... it's truly a one-of-a-kind Kentucky experience!
Did you know about this unique park hiding in Kentucky Amish Country? Wonders never cease! Visit the Dutch Country Safari Park website for hours, admission, and more information.
Looking for more wild day trips in the Bluegrass? You can pet a crocodile and play with kangaroos at this Kentucky adventure park.
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