Ravenna Safari

Safari Ravenna: the perfect park for the whole family!

Visiting Ravenna Safari is a bit like travelling round the world.
You can get up close to animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, tigers and chimpanzees, with no barriers between you. Discover a 4 km trail, covering around 35 hectares of land, at Mirabilandia! A wildlife park where you can see more than 700 animals representing over 100 different species.

How to visit Ravenna Safari:

By car: by entering directly via the central ticket offices.
By mini-train and with a park guide: A paid service; cannot be booked in advance and subject to availability. The park guides will help you discover the secrets of the animals and form an emotional bond with the more docile species.
With electric cars: A paid service; cannot be booked in advance and is subject to availability.

At Ravenna Safari, the animals live in spacious enclosures, in complete safety.

Respect for animals is a priority at Ravenna Safari Zoo. Some of the criteria we follow:

European directives and regional regulations.
Natural nutrition.
Water recovery, treatment and reuse.
Planting of 1,500 trees and 4,300 shrubs.
Shade structures, built from non-polluting materials and easily dismantled.
Places to hide from view of visitors.
Scientific research programmes for the conservation and reintroduction of species at risk of extinction.

The stars of the Ravenna Safari

The Safari is home to a wide variety of animals, including tigers, lions, Asian elephants, zebras, Bennett’s wallabies, giraffes and Highland cattle. Each species is provided with specific enclosures and care to ensure their wellbeing.

The Camelids of the Safari

In the park, you can come across camels, dromedaries and llamas. Each species has its own unique characteristics and fascinating stories to discover.

Other animals

Ravenna Safari is also home to numerous even-toed ungulates, including the American bison, fallow deer, spotted deer and gaur. You’ll find animals from different parts of the world, living in habitats designed to meet their natural needs.

Ravenna Safari pedestrian zone

The pedestrian zone features enclosed areas where you can walk or hop on a little train. Attractions include:

The Island of the Baboons
The Island of the Lemurs
The Chimpanzee Oasis
The Reptile House, with over 80 specimens
Educational rooms and exhibitions on small wildlife

Services at Safari Ravenna

Free parking with solar panels.
Nursery with a nappy-changing table and a children’s toilet.
Isola Felice Shop with safari-themed souvenirs.
Dog parking: Dedicated kennels for dogs not permitted in the Safari area.

Useful information

Ticket office opening hours: from 10.00 to 15.00 (last admission). The park closes at 17.00.
Where is it: Via dei Tre Lati, 2X, Ravenna.
For confirmation of opening hours, prices and restrictions, please visit the official website.

Book a stay at the Hotel Lem Casadei in Cervia for an unforgettable holiday and discover Safari Ravenna!

Ravenna Safari Park is a wildlife park that is home to over 100 animal species from all over the world. The animals live in spacious, natural enclosures, ensuring their wellbeing and respecting their original habitats. The park promotes conservation projects for endangered species, raising visitors’ awareness of biodiversity and environmental protection. It offers walking trails, a reptile house and family attractions such as SafariLandia.

List of animals mentioned

Mammals

Tiger: A carnivorous big cat, found in Asia in various subspecies, some of which are extinct.
Leo: A predator of the African and Asian savannahs, it lives in groups led by a male.
Asian elephant: A peaceful species, it lives in shoals and feeds on plants.
Zebra: A horse native to the African savannahs, known for its distinctive striped coat.
Bennett’s kangaroo: The greater Australian wallaby feeds on plants and lives in scrubland.
Highland cow: A cold-hardy Scottish breed of cattle, reared for beef.
Alcina antelope: It lives in herds on the African savannahs and has straight, spiral-shaped horns.
Cobo antelope: An African species that feeds near rivers.
Sitatunga antelope: Found in African marshes; the males have spiral horns.
Lichi antelope: It lives in African wetlands and is known for its long, slender horns.
Dromedary: A desert mammal with a hump, adapted to arid climates.
Camel: A relative of the dromedary, with two humps, used as a pack animal.
Lama: An Andean camelid, reared for its meat and fleece.
Watussi ox: An African cattle breed with enormous horns, reared for cultural reasons.
Yak: A Tibetan mammal adapted to cold climates, it lives in herds.
Gnu: A herbivore of the African savannahs, a key player in the great migrations.
Gaur: An Indian herbivorous mammal, classified as a vulnerable species.
American Bison: A large bovine species of the North American prairies, which was once at risk due to hunting.
Roe deer: An adaptable deer with a spotted coat, living in harems.
Pomellato Deer: A tropical deer, with distinctive markings and a symbiotic relationship with primates.
Giraffe: A tall African mammal, herbivore, known for its long neck.
Hippopotamus: An African semi-aquatic mammal, aggressive and herbivorous.
Saber-horned oryx: A North African species that is extinct in the wild but is being reintroduced.

Primate

Chimpanzee: A social primate from equatorial Africa, it uses tools and lives in groups.
Catta lemur: A primate from Madagascar, known for its ringed tail.
Baboon (Amadriade): An African primate that lives in harems or clans.
Siamango: Asian gibbon, known for its vocalisations and care of its young.

Birds

White-bellied stork: A small African stork that preys on insects and small vertebrates.
Crowned Crane: An African bird with a crest of yellow feathers; it lives in flocks.
Bramino Kite: A reddish-brown bird of prey found in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Ostrich: The largest living bird, which cannot fly but is a fast runner.
Emù: An Australian bird, similar to an ostrich, which lives in pairs or small groups.
Red Flamingo: A bird found in brackish lagoons, known for its pinkish plumage.