Circle M Safari Park, Shelby

About Circle M Safari Park

Circle M Livestock Safari Park in Shelby invites visitors to experience animals from across the globe through multiple interactive attractions. The safari wagon ride, conducted on a hay wagon, travels through pastures populated by camels from Africa, fallow deer from Europe, emus from Australia, water buffalo from Asia, bison from North America, and numerous other species. Walk-through exhibits showcase lemurs, capybaras, and tortoises in closer settings. The petting zoo barn allows visitors to feed and interact with miniature cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and alpacas. The park operates Friday through Sunday during published hours. The facility suits families and groups seeking hands-on animal encounters and outdoor educational experiences. A visit involves moving through different areas to observe and engage with the animals at varying distances and levels of interaction.