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Safari Park Anykščiai: a drive-through animal experience in the rolling countryside near Anykščiai

Safari Park at Ažupiečiai, about 5 km from Anykščiai, occupies a fenced 50 ha landscape of hills, groves, and wet ground where the operator reports keeping more than 150 animals. The defining experience is a vehicle safari: visitors can choose their own car, a privately driven park off-roader, or a shared tour with a park driver. A separate Mini Zoo is explored on foot, but it is not a substitute for the full safari. Animals choose their own distance, so neither a close encounter nor every advertised species is guaranteed. On July 21, 2026, the Google Maps listing showed 4.5 out of 5 from 1,713 reviews.

Green off-road vehicle on a Safari Park meadow track near an ostrich, zebras, fallow deer, and a Highland cow

Place: Ažupiečiai Village, Anykščiai District Municipality
Region: Aukštaitija
Type: seasonal animal park with a vehicle safari route, private tours, and a separate walk-through Mini Zoo
Address: 14 Ažupiečiai Village, Anykščiai District, LT-29174
Coordinates: 55.55317, 25.06186
Visit duration: 2-4 hours; a shared or Defender tour lasts about 45 minutes, with additional time needed for the Mini Zoo and leisure areas
Best time: a dry off-peak weekday during the season; reserve the tour in advance and arrive well before the final departure

Names and variants

Safari Parkas, Anykščiai Safari Park, Safari Park Ažupiečiai

What kind of park this is and how it differs from a conventional zoo

Safari Park is at 14 Ažupiečiai Village, about 5 km from Anykščiai along road 121 towards Panevėžys and Troškūnai. Its fenced 50 ha grounds combine meadows, low hills, groves, and wet areas. Coordinates 55.553167, 25.061859 identify the park and visitor-arrival site rather than a surveyed centre point of the entrance gate.

The operator reports more than 150 animals. Current species pages introduce zebras, camels, African ostriches, fallow deer, mouflon, alpacas, donkeys, goats, buffalo, and Highland cattle. The collection can change, so the list is not a promise that every species will be seen during one visit.

The park's core product is a drive along the safari route, not unrestricted walking among animals. The walk-through Mini Zoo is a separate, smaller part of the grounds. This also is not LABI Park at Skapiškiai: LABI centres on mazes and mechanical rides, while Ažupiečiai is defined by observing animals from a vehicle.

Your own car, a private off-roader, or a shared tour

In 2026 the park introduced an upgraded route that visitors can drive in their own car. The visitor remains the driver, follows the signed one-way course, and observes animals from the vehicle. Before buying, confirm that your type of car is accepted that day, because surface and weather conditions can affect route requirements.

A private tour keeps your family or group separate from other visitors. It can use your own vehicle or one of the park's off-roaders. The current Defender offer describes a roughly 45-minute drive for 1-9 people; one group member must present a valid driving licence and drive the vehicle. Other park vehicles differ in capacity and price.

A shared tour also lasts around 45 minutes, but a park employee drives and the vehicle is shared with other visitors. The operator explicitly says that this driver is not a guide, so the experience should not be booked on the assumption of a continuous species lecture. The confirmation for the chosen product determines the start time, meeting point, and passenger count.

Watching animals, the Mini Zoo, and responsible contact

Across such a large site, animals may approach the road, remain in a distant meadow, or choose shade and shelter. Visibility changes with weather, time, traffic, and each animal's behaviour. A ticket does not guarantee a close zebra, ostrich, or any other specific species, and an animal staying away is never a reason to leave the route.

Everyone remains inside the vehicle throughout the safari. Doors and tailgate stay closed, while a window is opened only minimally when feeding with food bought at the park is permitted. Hands and bodies must not extend outside; visitors must not touch animals, lure their heads into the cabin, or feed deep inside the vehicle. Food brought from home is prohibited.

The Mini Zoo is visited on foot. Its official description mentions alpacas, llamas, rabbits, goats, black-nosed sheep with a lamb, and a small donkey, with opportunities to observe and, where staff allow, stroke suitable animals. That is not blanket permission to touch every animal: follow the signs and attendant. Buy approved feed at the ticket desk.

2026 tickets, a price discrepancy, and seasonal opening hours

On July 21, 2026, official ticket information listed grounds admission at EUR 5 for an adult and EUR 3 for a child under 12. It covered the Mini Zoo, trampolines, vineyard, lavender valley, and time in the grounds during opening hours, but should not be confused with a bookable private or shared safari tour. Park-vehicle offers started at EUR 50 for a five-seat Suzuki, EUR 60 for a seven-seat Pajero, and EUR 80 for a nine-seat Defender.

The official pages displayed different shared-tour prices on the same check date: the ticket page showed EUR 12 per person, while a more recently updated tours page said from EUR 18 on weekdays. Because of this discrepancy, treat the amount shown at final checkout for your chosen date and time, or confirmed directly by the park, as controlling. For weekends and public holidays, the operator recommends booking 2-3 weeks ahead.

The published 2026 schedule varied by month. In May the park opened 9:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday and 9:00-19:00 Friday to Sunday; in June, 9:00-22:00 Monday to Thursday and 10:00-22:00 Friday to Sunday; in July and August, 10:00-22:00 daily; in September, 10:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, 10:00-19:00 Saturday, and 10:00-18:00 Sunday. The last shared tour departs one hour before closing. Recheck both the schedule and season officially.

An online ticket is valid for the selected date and time, scans once, and normally does not permit re-entry after leaving. Under the published rules, tickets are generally non-refundable unless the service fails because of the park. Before paying, verify the date, tour format, vehicle, party size, and any driver requirement.

Correct driving directions, safety rules, and accessibility

Entering the street address alone can produce an unsuitable gravel-road approach. The park instructs visitors to take road 121 from Anykščiai towards Panevėžys and Troškūnai, then turn at Vikonys only where the Safari Park sign directs them. Select the park's place listing rather than blindly following the shortest route to 14 Ažupiečiai Village.

A vehicle entering the safari must have all its doors and a safe seat for every passenger. Leaving the vehicle, driving beyond the marked route, stopping at gates or cattle grids, sounding the horn, playing loud music, and attaching loose objects outside are prohibited. An animal may touch or damage a car, and the rules leave that risk with the visitor. Pets are not admitted to the park.

Remaining in your own car can reduce walking, but it does not establish complete wheelchair accessibility. Public information does not comprehensively describe surface gradients, an accessible toilet, transfer into a park off-roader, or a step-free Mini Zoo route. Before buying, ask whether the particular car, wheelchair, companion, and areas relevant to your group can be accommodated.

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Safari Park Anykščiai: frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Safari Park Anykščiai, and how do I reach it?

The park is at 14 Ažupiečiai Village, about 5 km from Anykščiai. Take road 121 towards Panevėžys and Troškūnai, then turn at Vikonys only at the Safari Park sign; navigation based solely on the address may suggest an unsuitable approach.

How long should I allow for Safari Park?

Allow 2-4 hours. A shared or Defender tour lasts about 45 minutes, but registration, waiting, the Mini Zoo, and other grounds require extra time. Check the conditions of an own-car package for its specific duration.

Can I drive through Safari Park in my own car?

Yes. A self-drive route was offered in 2026, with the visitor at the wheel. The car must have all its doors and a seat for every passenger; confirm current vehicle and route-surface requirements before buying.

Do I need a driving licence for the park's Defender tour?

Yes. On the current private Defender tour, one member of the 1-9 person group must hold a valid licence and drive the off-roader. A park employee drives the shared tour, although the operator says that person is not a guide.

How much is Safari Park in 2026?

On July 21, 2026, grounds admission cost EUR 5 for an adult and EUR 3 for a child under 12, while private park vehicles started at EUR 50, 60, or 80 depending on model. Shared-tour pages conflicted between EUR 12 and from EUR 18, so check final checkout for the chosen date.

What are Safari Park's opening hours?

The May-September 2026 schedule changed by month; July and August were advertised as 10:00-22:00 daily. The final shared tour leaves one hour before closing. Check the official contact page for other months and the season-end date.

Which animals can I see, and will they approach the vehicle?

The park introduces zebras, camels, ostriches, fallow deer, mouflon, alpacas, donkeys, goats, buffalo, and Highland cattle, although the collection may change. Animals choose their own distance across 50 ha, so neither a particular species nor close contact is guaranteed.

May I feed the animals or bring a pet?

Pets are not admitted. On the safari route, only park-supplied feed may be used, through a minimally opened window, without putting hands outside or luring an animal into the cabin. Follow separate signs and staff instructions in the Mini Zoo.

Is Safari Park accessible with a wheelchair or for a visitor with disabilities?

An own car can reduce walking, but a complete step-free route, accessible toilet, and Mini Zoo surfaces are not fully documented publicly. Confirm the particular vehicle, transfer, wheelchair, companion, and desired areas with the park before buying.