Rare Investment Opportunity – Turnkey Safari Park in Robertson County, TX
Introducing Franklin Drive Thru Safari, a one-of-a-kind, fully operational wildlife park set on 240 acres with prime Highway 79 frontage. Ideally located just 45 minutes from College Station, 35 minutes from Lake Limestone, and a little over an hour from Waco, this property offers both strong accessibility and destination appeal.
This established business—operating successfully for over 10 years—is being offered completely turnkey, including over 100 species of native and exotic animals, all equipment, and extensive infrastructure already in place.
The property features a 5,000± sq ft main residence (built in 2020) with 5 bedrooms, multiple living areas, office, and an entertainment-ready game room. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool with slide, grotto, hot tub, and cabana with outdoor kitchen. Additional accommodations include a 3,200± sq ft guest house, seven rental cabins, and multiple staff residences—creating diverse income potential.
Improvements are extensive and purpose-built, including a gift shop, reptile house, bird enclosures, barns, shop, hay storage, and well-maintained roads across a high-fenced and cross-fenced ranch. The property is supported by three electric wells, five ponds, and a wet-weather creek.
With established revenue streams, multiple purchase options, and significant growth potential, this is an exceptionally rare chance to acquire a fully operational safari park and income-producing ranch in Central Texas.
Additional options:
Purchase all 240 acres
Purchase just the Safari.
Lot/land
$9,999,999
W Highway 79, Franklin, TX 77856
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240Acres
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What's special
Wet-weather creekHigh-fenced and cross-fenced ranchFive pondsThree electric wells
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Haley Holden 0641896,
Texas Luxury and Land 254-749-2175
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21218285
Facts & features
Interior
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Cross Fenced,High Fence,Other
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 240 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Other, Pond on Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Mobile Home, Other, Residence, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 8715
- Zoning description: N/A
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Other, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: E MCMILLAN
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,999,999 |
Source: NTREIS #21218285 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 77856
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Roland Reynolds Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Reynolds
- Middle: Franklin
- High: Franklin
- District: Franklin ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Texas
- Robertson County
- Franklin
- 77856
- W Highway 79



