ZOO TRIPS · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

Best Animal Park Trips with Lunch Around the World — Our Top 10

10 visits  ·  from $57 a head

Every trip has room for one animal park. These 10 animal park trips with lunch earn the slot, each with its ticket price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you go.

Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch - Na Muang Waterfall: a short stop with a weather warning
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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

1.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,328 reviews · from $57Our pick

Spend six hours exploring Koh Samui by 4WD, with stops at Na Muang Waterfall, an elephant sanctuary, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn. You will prepare elephant food, feed the animals, enjoy a Thai lunch with sea views, and share the day with guides such as Emma, Fifa, or Lucy.

“Amazing day! So well organised and each stop was spot on! The beautiful elephant sanctuary was definitely a must do! And you have enough time to feed the elephants! The tour through the jungle was such a beautiful experience! Sitting on the top of the car was great fun! Everything about this day was just lovely! And for the price it’s a must!”

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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch - The two-hour ride from Khao Lak or Phuket
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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch

2.Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 856 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

Travel by air-conditioned van from Khao Lak to a welfare-first sanctuary near Sai Rung Waterfall. With an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Sai, or Paul, you’ll learn about rescued elephants, watch natural behavior, enjoy Thai lunch, make one dish, and visit a waterfall.

“An amazing day from start to finish. Elephants are well cared for and just magnificent. Tour guide and all staff were so polite and helpful.”

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Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Buffet Lunch - Preparing elephant food instead of posing for tricks
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Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Buffet Lunch

3.Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · 5 hours · from $125

Meet six retired elephants at Samui Elephant Sanctuary, help prepare natural supplements, feed them, and watch them play, roll, and bathe without forced contact. Your English-speaking guide explains their care and past lives. Hotel pickup, water, elephant food, two Thai buffet meals, and a canvas bag are included.

“Brilliant day. Transport was super luxe. staff at the sanctuary were lovely and helpful. We had time to settle down and have a drink first and then got to make and feed the lovely elephants. The elephants themselves are looked after beautifully. We got to learn a huge amount about each of them. Group size was good too. And we had a hot buffet lunch to finish. Really recommend!”

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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch - Why an 8 a.m. start makes sense
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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

4.Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $75Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud by ATV and private vehicle. Ride through rice fields, plantations, jungle, a tunnel, waterfall areas, and muddy tracks, then visit Monkey Forest and Puseh Batuan Temple. Guides such as Krisda, Ardy, Radi, and Eka are praised for safe driving and cultural insight.

“This was a very fun activity! We selected the 8:00 a.m. starttime and would do that again. It seemed like the group size might be a tad smaller if you get started earlier. We also chose to do the ATV tour only and not opt for any of the additioRead more”

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Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup - Choosing the right season for manatees
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Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

5.Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Leave Orlando early for Crystal River, where certified guides provide snorkel gear and help you swim near wild manatees. Visit Homosassa Springs for rescued wildlife and lunch, then add a Withlacoochee airboat ride if your package includes it. Groups are capped at 13, with guides such as Kevin, Oscar, Carmen, or Bill.

“Unless you go in the peak season don't expect to see more than a few manatees. We went late March and only saw one.”

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Rovaniemi: Ranua Zoo Ticket with Walking Tour and Lunch - First steps inside Ranua Zoo
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Rovaniemi: Ranua Zoo Ticket with Walking Tour and Lunch

6.Rovaniemi: Ranua Zoo Ticket with Walking Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · 5 hours · from $152

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking driver handles the transfer and tickets, then you explore the Arctic animal park for about 1.5 hours before lunch. Guides such as Giuseppe, David, and Allen are praised for timing and local tips.

“Our guide Allen was punctual and very engaged. It's obvious that he enjoys his work, so we also had good fun as well! We're glad that we booked this activity.”

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Full-Day Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Lunch and Dinner - Starting at 9:30 am with the elephant story
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Full-Day Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Lunch and Dinner

7.Full-Day Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $228

Spend about 7.5 hours at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, watching rescued elephants roam, bathe, and communicate freely. You’ll make supplementary food, feed some elephants, learn from guides such as Rudy, and enjoy vegetarian meals, snacks, and round-trip hotel transfers.

“Best part was being able to get up close to theses beautiful elephants. It was a dream come true for me. Thank you for this wonderful experience and thank you for rescuing them and giving them a chance to live their lives in paradise.”

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Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling - The drive along Turnagain Arm
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Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling

8.Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $195

Travel from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with guides such as Chris, Kimberly, or Elizabeth. See bears, moose, musk oxen, wolves, and more in broad natural habitats, stop for lunch and Alaska-made beer in Girdwood, and pause for photographs along Turnagain Arm.

“Seeing the Brown Bear up close while elk bugled and a huge V of migrating geese honked overhead. Magical. Also, baby Muskox. C'mon! Where else could this happen? Up close viewing of Explorer glacier and distant sights of beluga whale and Dall Sheep. Yes, please.”

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Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary with Lunch in Spice Plantation in Goa - What makes Bondla worth your time
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Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary with Lunch in Spice Plantation in Goa

9.Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary with Lunch in Spice Plantation in Goa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $472

Spend a peaceful day beyond Goa’s beaches with private North Goa pickup, a three-hour visit to Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, and a two-hour Tropical Spice Plantation stop with a fixed-menu Goan lunch. Expect air-conditioned transport, entry fees, and a driver-guide.

“Enjoyed the trip. Good guide and driver - felt very safe. There were 2 unplanned stops to a hindu temple and old Goa which were interesting but unnecessary for us. It would have been nice to have been given the option for these before hand. Wildlife park is well cared for if a little scarse on animals. Some knowledge on the local birds would have been appreciated.”

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Meet Santa, Reindeer & Ranua Zoo – Private Tour with Lunch

10.Meet Santa, Reindeer & Ranua Zoo – Private Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $239

Spend a full day in Finnish Lapland with an English-speaking guide, Santa, reindeer, and more than 50 Arctic species at Ranua Wildlife Park. Pickup is offered, lunch is included, and the private group is limited to six people, with return to central Rovaniemi.

“That was a small private tour with our guide , who was very helpful and was on time . Ruana zoo was awesome”

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