Lion Country Safari KOA campground is closing after sale to billionaire Oracle co-founder

Lion Country Safari KOA campground is closing after sale to billionaire Oracle co-founder

By Skyler Shepard
Publication Date: 2026-01-19 16:27:00

The long-time campground next to Lion Country Safari will close this spring after the property was sold to the family of Larry Ellison, the Oracle co-founder and billionaire.

The West Palm Beach Lion Country Safari KOA Journey will close on April 30th no longer accept new reservations. Guests with existing bookings will receive an automatic refund until February 17th.

FILE – The longtime campground next to Lion Country Safari is set to close this spring after the property was sold to the family of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. The West Palm Beach Lion Country Safari KOA Journey ends April 30 and has already stopped accepting new reservations. Refunds for existing bookings are expected by February 17th. In a farewell message, staff expressed their deep gratitude to generations of guests whose holidays and traditions have shaped the warm, communal atmosphere of the campsite. Known for its rare overnight experience alongside the wildlife…