The 600-square foot viewing deck overlooks the 40 acres of woodland hills and open grasslands that make up the Bison Plains. A full-size bronze sculpture of a mother bison and her young calf greet guests at the entrance of the viewing deck surrounded by playground mulch, which encourages kids to climb. In addition, a nature-based playground offers opportunities to explore, play and learn.

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Start your adventure with the sight of prairie dogs popping in and out of their 2,100 square-foot habitat. Located right outside of the Visitor Center, Prairie Dog Town can also make for a fun finish to your four-mile journey through Wildlife Safari Park.

Settle down to these critters sounding off with their many calls or foraging for food as they emerge from their burrows.

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Elk Prairie is the first and last habitat you will encounter on your drive-through adventure. About 70 American elk roam among a scene of prairie grasslands, ponds and shade trees at Elk Prairie, the first and last habitat you will encounter on your drive-through adventure.

While you explore, keep an ear out for the sound of bugling bull elk, a sign of late summer breeding season.