Pombia Safari Park Zoo
Safari-style wildlife park with drive-through enclosures
Near Novara in Piedmont, Pombia Safari Park mixes drive-through animal enclosures, a zoo, and amusement rides. Families and animal enthusiasts visit for safari drives, close encounters, and playground attractions.
Pombia Safari Park at a Glance#
Address: Pombia Safari Park, 28050 Pombia (NO), Piedmont, Italy
Website: https://www.safaripark.it/
Hours: Daily 9:00am-6:00pm (seasonal; check official site)
Admission: General admission applies for park grounds and drive-through safari; combined ticket prices vary (park website lists current fees)
About Pombia Safari Park#
Pombia Safari Park is a combined drive-through safari and walk-around zoo near the town of Pombia in Piedmont, Italy, that displays large mammals and offers animal encounters and staged presentations. The park mixes open-roaming sections for certain species with enclosures and visitor facilities.
Attractions typically include herbivores and carnivores seen from vehicles or within controlled visitor paths, plus smaller exhibits and family-oriented shows. Facilities are designed for day visits with parking and visitor services.
The park sits in a lowland area of Piedmont near Pombia, within driving distance of Novara and Milan, and is oriented toward regional tourism and family outings.
- Park layout and visit planning: The site combines a drive-through safari area with walk-through sections and animal shows, so visitors should plan for both vehicle and on-foot components of the visit.
How to Get to Pombia Safari Park#
Pombia Safari Park is near the town of Pombia, between Novara and Arona. By car use the A4/A26 junctions; regional trains run to nearby towns, then take local taxis. The park publishes directions on its official website.
Tips for Visiting Pombia Safari Park#
- For the drive-through portion, bring a camera with a telephoto lens - animals can be close but fencing and safety rules still apply.
- Arrive early to catch the animals at feeding times and to avoid afternoon tour buses.
- Check the park's daily schedule for animal-feeding demonstrations and keeper talks.
Best Time to Visit Pombia Safari Park#
Spring and autumn offer comfortable weather and manageable crowds; summer is busiest.
Weather & Climate near Pombia Safari Park#
Pombia Safari Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1075 mm/year), wettest in May.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 6° | 1° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 0.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 8° | 3° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 13° | 7° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 65 mm | some cloud | 65% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 0.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 6° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 0.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 7° | 2° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 0.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |