Best time to visit
Arrive within the first hour of opening for the shortest queues and best photo light.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Write a Review San Antonio, Texas All ages (Aviary Experience and Guided Tours: 3 years and older) Verified•Zoo & Wildlife
Last reviewed June 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
About Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Drive your own car through 500 acres of open habitat and feed animals from the window.
Just outside San Antonio, the Hill Country opens into a sprawling safari you experience from behind the wheel.
What you'll see and do - Take the self-guided drive-thru tour at your own pace, feeding animals along the way across more than 50 species. - Upgrade to guided tours, private or aboard a custom-built rover, for deeper insight into the animals. - Book private encounters with giraffes and rhinos, or walk the Aviary Experience among nearly 450 free-flying birds that land on your seed stick.
Attraction Details
Facilities
- Toilets
- Gift Shop
- Baby Changing
- Food Options
- Parking
- Pushchair Friendly
- Wheelchair Friendly
Events at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Totally Wild Summer
An event focusing on animal facts that bring the safari to life with stories about animal build, strength, movement, and survival.
Christmas Tours at the Wildlife Ranch
Until December 20th, 2026
Exclusive Christmas Safari Tours offering a private shuttle tour, a behind-the-scenes giraffe encounter, a cozy throw blanket, a festive drink, homemade fudge, and a Christmas ornament.
Plan Your Visit
Family-tested advice for a smoother day at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.
Who it's for
All ages (Aviary Experience and Guided Tours: 3 years and older)
Getting there
Onsite or nearby parking available at 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd.
Pro tip
Pack snacks, refillable water bottles and a portable charger to keep the day running smoothly.
Directions
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266
This attraction has been claimed and verified.
Last updated 6/23/2026
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