01Safari Ravenna at a glance
A day out with the children from Hotel Viking, the Antonioli family's family hotel in Viserbella di Rimini: Safari Ravenna is the park where you travel by car, road train or electric car along a 4 km route among lions, tigers, giraffes and over a hundred species, with an area to explore on foot.
It's 37.1 km from the hotel, about 50 minutes by car. After the park, head back to the pool or the beach, 100 metres from the hotel.
| Where | Via dei Tre Lati 2x, 48125 Ravenna – Mirabilandia area (Savio di Ravenna, RA) |
|---|---|
| From the hotel by car | 37.1 km, about 50 minutes |
| Tickets | admission charged; cheaper online, free for under-3s |
| Who it is for | families with children and teenagers |
02The park
- It's a wildlife park with over 1,000 animals from more than 100 species. It is visited in two zones: the Safari area, which you drive through, and the walk-through area.
- The park covers 45 hectares. The Safari area takes up about 35 hectares and is a 4 km route where you see the animals up close, with no barriers.
- You can do the safari in your own car (campervans too), in the park's electric cars or on the guided road train. The electric cars and road train cost extra, cannot be booked and are requested at the ticket office while availability lasts.
- The Safari area is home to lions, tigers, hippos, giraffes, Grant's zebras, American bison, African and Asian elephants, camels, dromedaries, ostriches, llamas, wildebeest and many species of antelope, among others.
- All the animals have been born in controlled environments for generations. The park closes at around 17:00 even in summer, so that the animals, mostly herbivores and active by day, can rest and eat in peace before sunset.
03What to see
The walk-through area has Baboon Island, Lemur Island, the Chimpanzee Oasis, the siamang and gibbon house and the Education Centre with the Reptile House and an aquarium. There are also meerkats, otters and large aviaries.
The Chimpanzee Oasis, opened in 2015, has around 1,500 m² of outdoor space. The group belongs to the subspecies Pan troglodytes verus, the most endangered, and is part of the EAZA's European EEP programme.
Tom, born in December 2023, is the first chimpanzee of the verus subspecies born in an Italian zoo. On 1 May 2025 Jane was born, named in honour of Jane Goodall.
To create the park, 1,500 trees and 4,300 shrubs were planted. The 1,200 m² 'Grande pensilina' (Great Canopy), covered with solar panels, houses the café, picnic area, shop, toilets, baby-care room and play area.
The park is run by Alfa 3000 S.r.l.
Sources: safariravenna.it. Information checked in October 2026.
04With children
- A full visit takes at least 3 hours: about 1 hour for the safari plus the walk-through area.
- If you arrive in your own vehicle, it's best to start with the safari. If you're waiting for the road train or the electric cars, you can visit the walk-through area first, which opens at 11:00.
- Under the Great Canopy there is a baby-care room with changing table, a picnic area for packed lunches and a café with a gluten-free menu. Next to it is Safarilandia, an inflatables area (extra charge).
- Small dogs can do the safari in the car, as long as the animals can't see them. Medium and large dogs wait in the kennels at the entrance for the duration of the safari. In the walk-through area all dogs must be kept on a lead.
Sources: safariravenna.it. Information checked in October 2026.
At Hotel Viking, children have the pool with a lifeguard, the garden with play equipment and kids' entertainment on the beach: everything you need for the days without a theme park. You'll find more ideas for families on our family hotel page.
05Opening times, tickets and parking
2026 season: reopens Sunday 1 March; in March it opens on Sundays only, then almost every day from April to mid-September (closed on some Mondays and Tuesdays in April and May). In autumn it opens at weekends until 8 November 2026, according to the official calendar. The 2027 calendar has not been published yet: the season usually runs from March to early November. Opening times: entry from 10:00 to 15:00 (last entry), closing at around 17:00. The walk-through area opens at 11:00. The park is open even when it rains. 2026 prices: adults (11 and over) €25.00 online / €27.00 at the ticket office; reduced (3–10 years) €19.00 online / €21.00 at the ticket office; under-3s free. 'Autumn at the Safari' offer from 3 October to 8 November 2026: single online ticket at €19. Extras: guided road train €6 per person; electric cars for 1 hour from €16 (4 seats), €21 (6 seats), €26 (8 seats). Unattended car park: cars €5, campervans €7, payable at the ticket office. Show a Mirabilandia or Fiabilandia ticket for a €3 discount. Visiting by car: you drive in through the main ticket offices and follow the 4 km safari route, which takes about 1 hour, and then visit the walk-through area. The park recommends doing the drive first. Rules: never get out of the car (if you need help, sound the horn), keep the windows closed, do not feed the animals and do not throw litter. Getting there from the Riviera: Adriatic main road (SS16) towards Ravenna, Mirabilandia area, then follow the signs for Safari Ravenna.
Opening times, calendars and prices change every year: always check the park's official website before you go.
Sources: safariravenna.it. Information checked in October 2026.
06How to get there from Hotel Viking
Safari Ravenna is in Savio di Ravenna, next to Mirabilandia. By car from the hotel it's about 37 km, 45–50 minutes along the Adriatic main road (SS16) towards Ravenna. You can do the safari in your own car: it's worth arriving early, as last entry is at 3pm.
Your space at the hotel stays reserved in our private car park, which is fenced and covered by CCTV.
07Nearby
- Mirabilandia and Mirabeach, in the same area
- Pineta di Classe (Classe pine forest)
- Ravenna city centre
- Lido di Savio and Lido di Classe
- Mirabilandia
More ideas on our things to do in Rimini and events in Rimini pages.
08What our guests say
What families who have stayed with us say.
Activities for children
«Hotel very close to the sea, with a pool, nice and helpful staff. A more than good stay, garden and activities for children»
Safe for children
“a lovely pool, very convenient parking, safe for children, and close to the theme parks if you want”
09FAQ
Can you drive round Safari Ravenna in your own car?
Yes. The 4 km route can be driven in your own car (campervans too), entering through the main ticket offices. Alternatively there is the guided road train (€6 per person) and electric cars for hire, which cannot be booked. During the drive you must stay in the car with the windows closed and must not feed the animals.
How long does a visit to Safari Ravenna take?
The safari drive takes about 1 hour, plus the walk-through area. The park recommends allowing at least 3 hours for the full visit. Last entry is at 15:00 and the park closes at around 17:00.
How far is Hotel Viking from Safari Ravenna?
37.1 km, about 50 minutes by car.
How do you get to Safari Ravenna?
Safari Ravenna is in Savio di Ravenna, next to Mirabilandia. By car from the hotel it's about 37 km, 45–50 minutes along the Adriatic main road (SS16) towards Ravenna. You can do the safari in your own car: it's worth arriving early, as last entry is at 3pm.
Where to stay with children?
At Hotel Viking in Viserbella di Rimini, a 3-star family hotel 100 metres from the sea, with a lifeguarded pool, a garden with play equipment, Junior Suites sleeping up to 6 and a private car park.
Is Safari Ravenna open all year?
No: it opens seasonally, on a calendar that changes every year; the dates are on the park's official website.
