Cabin #5 – The Native Lodge

The Native Lodge is our only 2-story cabin so it offers tremendous views of the safari park and surrounding hill country from the balcony! This cabin was fully gutted and remodeled from the inside out in the Spring of 2026, making it take the cake for our most updated and nicest cabin on the property.

Downstairs, you’ll first enter into a full kitchen including a full-size fridge, stove, oven, microwave, coffeepot and toaster. Make your way further into the cabin to relax in the living space, enjoy a meal from the bar-top seating or venture into our first bathroom. The bathroom downstairs is equipped with a tub/shower combo, toilet and vanity. Towards the back of the cabin, you’ll find a private bedroom suited with two full size beds.

Ascend the freshly updated staircase to finally make way into the private ensuite — perfect for Mom & Dad to escape the chaos of wild children downstairs. The upstairs suite is equipped with a queen bed and private bathroom. This is another full bathroom, so you can expect another tub/shower combo, toilet and vanity. This room will grant exclusive access to the best views on property. Take a step out onto your balcony and enjoy taking a deep breath while you take in the spectacular views of hill country sunrises or sunsets, children playing in the cabin yard and animals playing throughout the park.

Make a Reservation Today!

Click here for the easiest way to reserve any one of the safari cabins or go to the “Safari Cabin Availability” button to the upper right. Be prepared to put a 50% deposit down to secure your one-of-a-kind stay on the wild side!

If you have questions, you can also call 830-868-4357 or email us at [email protected].

Cabin Rates: You can book The Native Lodge cabin for $300 per night! Taxes are not included.

    • This cabin has one bedroom with 2 beds and another bedroom with 1 bed; as well as two full bathrooms and a full kitchen with living space.
    • The nightly rate covers accommodations and stay for up to (6) guests.
    • Basic toiletries are included, but paper towels are not.
    • Bedding and linens are provided for bathing – but bring your own pool towels.
    • You’ll receive one complimentary Guided Tour for all guests staying, access to our Petting Zoo and you can Drive-Through the park from your own vehicle as many times as you’d like during business hours.
    • We also offer plenty more amazing, free amenities to our overnight guests; check them out by clicking here.

Extra Guests: Extra guests are NOT allowed in this cabin. To discuss your options please give us a call or shoot over an email.

Accommodations: We provide free WiFi access and a flat screen TV with DirectTV service – however, we encourage you to spend your time outdoors with our beautiful critters. This cabin also comes equipped with a personal charcoal BBQ pit for grilling by the front porch. We’ve got plates, bowls, cups, utensils, pots and pans in this cabin. However, we don’t supply charcoal, lighter fluid, lighters, or campfire wood. Of course, you are welcome to bring along anything that would help better your stay!

For further information on our cabin policies and accommodations, please call us and we’ll be happy to help!

Safari Cabin Availability

We are open EVERYDAY!

The only days that the Exotic Resort Zoo is closed is Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We also do a late start on New Year’s Day and an early closure on Christmas Eve!

Contact Us

235 Zoo Trail - Johnson City, Texas 78636

Phone: (830)868-4357

Guided Tour or Drive-Thru?

We offer one-of-a-kind Guided Tours (tractor ride) through the park. With us, a dedicated guide will tell you all about our wonderful animals and the best ways to interact with them. You may buy tickets online or in-house for this experience! Typical wait time for a Guided Tour is about 30-45 minutes in the petting zoo. However, they are definitely worth the wait for a unique experience!

If you are interested in the Drive-Thru (your vehicle) option, hundreds of animals will invade your personal space! For this touroption, we encourage you to buy tickets online to reserve a spot. Just click the ‘Buy Tickets’ option & proceed!

What about BAD weather?

In the event of freezing or rainy weather, our Guided Tours may come to a stop! However, you are welcome to still tour in your own vehicle if that is the case. Visit our Instagram or Facebook page for the most recent updates!