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Directions

We are located just south of Wright City, Missouri, only minutes from Interstate 70.  Our address is:      

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13187 State Hwy M
Wright City, MO 63390

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Please note if using our address in a GPS Device, very often it will take you in the wrong direction (usually on Hwy M). So save yourself some time and check out the directions below.

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From St. Louis:
From I-70 take Wright City exit 200.  You will go left over the interstate and across the railroad tracks. Turn right onto Highway F.  Follow Hwy F to the intersection of Hwy F and Hwy M.  At the intersection of Hwy F and Hwy M, take Highway M East (left) a half mile.  Big Joel's Safari is located on the left.


From Chesterfield:
Option #1: Take Hwy 40 west to I-70 west and follow above directions.
Option #2: Exit onto Hwy N west over 40 and follow to the intersection of Hwy N, Hwy OO, and Hwy T.  Continue to go straight onto Hwy OO.  At the end of Hwy OO you will come to Hwy M.  Go right onto Hwy M. Big Joel's Safari will be on the right about 3 miles. This is often referred to as the M OO N route.


From Kansas City:
Take I-70 east to the Wright City exit 199.  Turn right towards the South Outer Road.  Make a left onto the South Outer Road.  Make a right at the stop sign and go over the railroad tracks.  Turn right onto Hwy F.  Follow Hwy F to the intersection of Hwy F and Hwy M.  At the intersection of Hwy F and Hwy M, take Highway M East (left) a half mile.  Big Joel's Safari is located on the left.

 

From Washington:
Take Hwy 47 north out of Washington and take a right on Hwy O. Stay on Hwy O and then turn left onto Hwy M. Stay on Hwy M and you will see a "2 Miles to Big Joel's Sign". We will be on the right side (you will pass Pumpkins Galore & Cedar Lake Cellars). If you reach Hwy F you have gone too far                          

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Last admission to zoo is 30 minutes before closing time.
The entrance gates will be closed.

Admission

  • Adults 13 & over 

  • Ages 2-12            

  • Ages under 2     

Single individual season pass $40*

3 person family season pass $115*

4 person family season pass $150*

$12.00 +tax

$10.00 +tax

Free

Admission

Additional family members can be added to the four person family pack for $35* each.
Plus Tax

Season Pass Rules:

  • Season Passes are valid for the 2025 season anytime the park is open to the general public

  • Those over the age of 18 must show photo I.D. with season pass upon entry

  • Season Passes are non-transferrable to any other person. Only the person whose name is on the season pass may use it.

Contact & Location

636-745-3031

bigjoelsafari@bigjoelsafari.com

13187 State Hwy M
Wright City, MO 63390

GPS may not be accurate.  Please click below for directions.

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