Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, Drive-thru safari park in the Texas Hill Country, Texas, US.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a drive-thru safari park on over 400 acres of Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin. Visitors drive their own vehicles past more than 500 animals of over 40 species, including long-horned antelope grazing near a large broad-canopied tree. It is not affiliated with the Natural Bridge Caverns.
Ray and Trudy Soechting own the ranch, which holds Texas Land Heritage certification from the State of Texas for agricultural use by the same family for over 100 years. The animals came partly from zoos and partly from exotic animal breeders or imports. The ranch is not affiliated with the Natural Bridge Caverns.
The property holds Texas Land Heritage status, reflecting the family's commitment to preserving agricultural traditions while protecting wildlife across generations.
Access is by private vehicle along designated routes, allowing a self-paced experience of the grounds. Plan adequate time and be prepared for uneven terrain throughout your visit.
The ranch is a Texas Land Heritage Property, certified by the State of Texas because the same family has farmed the land for over 100 years. It is not connected to the nearby Natural Bridge Caverns, despite the shared name. Owners Ray and Trudy Soechting sourced animals from zoos, exotic breeders and imports.
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