Newly licensed drivers find it hard to navigate the roads without holding a fistful of birdseed out the window, as everyone knows pigeons make great friends. Relive the temptations of youth with today's side deal: for $5, you get one ticket (a $17.95 value) to African Safari Wildlife Park, a drive-through interactive wildlife experience in Port Clinton, about two hours southeast of the city. Buy up to six of today's deal and bring along an entire flock of curious canaries or every Snow White dwarf excluding Sneezy, for obvious reasons.

Despite being nowhere near Africa, African Safari Wildlife Park simulates the feel of traversing the plains of Tanzania by providing a vast expanse of drive-through safari, plentifully stocked with friendly animals. Peer up at fan-favorite giraffes, look across at the white zebras and the more-expected black-and-white Grant's zebras, glance up and down the ridged humps of Bactrian camels, and wonder at the African majesty of the Scottish highlander bull. The cost of admission includes one free cup of animal food to feed the animals as you drive through the park, a feat sure to delight everyone from small children to jaded adults. You'll also have full access to the park's walk-through areas, which include pony and camel rides, pig races, and ever-changing animal shows. Whether an animal lover or an animal-existence doubter, a visit to the wildlife park will provide a constant stream of delights and surprises.

The expanse of the park means visitors should plan to make a day of it; pack a picnic or enjoy the burgers, hot dogs, and other comestibles from the Mombasa Café & Grill. Be sure to bring a camera for photo ops, which can include the frequently born baby animals, wee bairns clambering over the Jungle Junction play area, and giraffes developing self-awareness and subsequent insecurity over their lack of alpaca fur.

For safety and health reasons, animals should only be fed the grain provided by the park. Feed the animals at your own risk.

Reviews

More than 40 TripAdvisors give African Safari Wildlife Park a four-owl-eye average. Yahoo! Locals give it an average of 4.5 stars:

• This place is so fun...the animals are really active and will get into your car and really drool and spill food all over. – clevelandgirl, TripAdvisor
• The animals licked our car - that was a hoot. Take a movie if you can - it can be very funny. – lifesabeach39, TripAdvisor
• Having a [sic] two moose in each open window of the car trying to get carrots was just a blast. Any animal lover will really enjoy this place. – Craig, Yahoo! Travel