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              Sister Zoos

If you are traveling in
Virginia or Florida,
please visit our sister zoos:

Reston Zoo
1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA

Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway,
Gulf Breeze, FL

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DIRECTIONS

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The Virginia Safari Park is located in Rockbridge county, at exit 180 off I-81
in Natural Bridge, Virginia. We are conveniently located in the Shenandoah Valley, only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and historic Lexington.
Take a short day trip from Roanoke, Lynchburg, Staunton, Charlottesville, Richmond (2.5 hrs) or metro Washington, DC (3.5 hrs).

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Enter the following address into your GPS navigation system:

Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

FROM ROANOKE
• Take I-81 north to Exit 180.
• Turn north [left] on US 11.
• Go 1/2 mile to the KOA campground sign at Stop-In gas station.
• Turn left at KOA and follow the Safari signs.

FROM STAUNTON
• Take I-81 south to Exit 180-B.
• At bottom of exit ramp, go straight across US 11 towards the KOA campground and
  follow Safari signs.

FROM LYNCHBURG
• Take Rt. 130 west to Natural Bridge.
• Turn right on US 11 north.
• Go 4 miles [PASS the NB Zoo] and proceed under I-81.
• Turn left at KOA campground and the Stop-In gas station and follow the Safari signs.

FROM WASHINGTON, DC
• Take I-66 west to I-81 south.
• Take Exit 180-B.
• At bottom of exit ramp, go straight across US 11 toward KOA campground
   and follow Safari signs.

FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE/RICHMOND
• Take I-64 west to I-81 south.
• Take Exit 180-B.
• At bottom of exit ramp, go straight across US 11 toward KOA campground
   and follow Safari signs.

FROM WEST VIRGINIA:
• I-64 east to I-81 south.
• Take Exit 180-B.
• At bottom of exit ramp, go straight across US 11 toward KOA campground
   and follow Safari signs.

FROM BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
• Download Blue Ridge Parkway map for best route.
• Closest exits are mile marker 50 (Buena Vista) and mile marker 90 (Bedford;
  not suitable for RVs).

AREA LINKS
Lexington Visitor Center: www.lexingtonvirginia.com
To learn more about the history, scenic beauty, attractions, and events of the Lexington, Natural Bridge, and Rockbridge County area. The Visitor Center also has complete restaurant listings and area lodging information.


Pink Cadillac Diner: www.pinkcadillacdineronline.com
4347 South Lee Hwy. Natural Bridge,VA 24578; (540) 291-2378
Grab a meal or a cup of coffee at this authentic 1950’s diner. Just a hop,
skip, and a jump from the Virginia Safari Park. Daily 7am-9pm. Smoke-Free, Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible, Children Welcome, Credit Cards Accepted. $

Mark Cline's Wacky Attractions: www.MonstersAndDinosaurs.com
Visit "Professor" Cline's famous attractions and tours in Natural Bridge and Lexington.

REGIONAL LINKS
ShenandoahValley.com: www.ShenandoahValley.com
Promoting travel and tourism in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia by
providing a rich multimedia experience of this unique region's history, scenic beauty, people, culture and regional events. Read articles, watch videos, and listen to interviews.

CONTACT US
If you have questions or would like to schedule a school or group zoo tour, please call the Virginia Safari Park at (540) 291-3205. We are happy to assist in planning your safari zoo adventure!


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Virginia Safari Park | 229 Safari Lane | Natural Bridge, VA 24578 | (540) 291-3205 | www.virginiasafaripark.com