Zoo Safari

Zoo Safari and its collection

Zoo Safari is a zoo in São Paulo, Brazil.

It was founded in 1971 by Francisco Luiz Galvão to imitate a safari for tourists, and held only lions at first; Simba is Swahili for lion. Visitors tour aboard the park's own vehicles, on a route of about 2.9 km through roughly 80,000 m2.

What the venue says

  • Simba Safari truck tour
  • playground areas
  • There are multiple snack kiosks, cafés, and restaurants (such as onsite dining options) positioned at regular intervals along the route to grab meals and refreshments without long detours.
  • On-site paid parking is available with a capacity for up to 2,000 vehicles, featuring designated accessible parking bays near the entrance.
  • The facility features paved pathways, ramps, accessible restrooms strategically located along the boulevards, accessible drinking fountains, and stroller/wheelchair rental options.

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Monday – Friday 09:00 17:00
Saturday, Sunday 08:30 18:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Facilities

We hold no categorised facilities for Zoo Safari. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Zoo Safari at this time.

Location & map

Avenida do Cursino, 6257
São Paulo
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

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Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Zoo Safari.