KENANSVILLE, Fla. — Long ears, loose skin and a distinctive hump over the shoulders make Brahman cattle easy to recognize.
But those characteristics aren’t just about appearance.
The Brahman is remarkably well suited to hot climates, making this distinctive breed an especially interesting animal to discover during a trip through Wild Florida Adventure Park’s Drive-Thru Safari Park.
Brahman cattle in the United States were developed using cattle with ancestry tracing to India, where animals adapted over generations to challenging tropical and subtropical conditions.
One of their most recognizable characteristics is the large hump over the shoulders and neck.
Their loose skin and other physical characteristics contribute to their ability to cope with heat, while Brahman cattle are also known for their hardiness in warm environments.
Those qualities have made Brahman genetics important to the cattle industry across Florida and other parts of the southern United States.
That gives this particular Wild Florida safari resident an interesting connection to the Sunshine State.
Florida has a cattle history stretching back centuries, and cattle remain an important part of the state’s agricultural landscape today.
At Wild Florida, families can encounter Brahman cattle alongside an extraordinary collection of animals from around the world.
The 170-acre Drive-Thru Safari Park features more than 150 exotic and native animals along a four-mile route traveled in guests’ own vehicles.
Giraffes can tower above the landscape, zebras bring their famous stripes, bison showcase the power of North America’s largest land mammal and Watusi cattle make an impression with their enormous horns.
Then visitors can discover another side of Florida at the Gator Park or aboard an airboat adventure through the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
It’s an experience that combines exotic wildlife with animals and landscapes that have important connections to Florida itself.
Ready to trade the ordinary road trip for something a little wilder?
Wild Florida Adventure Park is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed Sundays. Reservations can be made Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wild Florida is located at 3301 Lake Cypress Road, Kenansville, FL 34739.
For reservations or additional information, call 407-957-3135 or toll-free at 866-532-7167, or email info@wildfl.com.
Guests can also book a Wild Florida airboat adventure online.
Come meet the Brahman cattle, experience the safari and discover a destination where Florida heritage and wildlife from around the world come together.
