Wildlife Safari, the drive-through wildlife park in Winston that draws about 200,000 visitors a year, has been denied renewed accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the organization said in late September. The park may appeal the decision. AZA accreditation requires renewal every five years. The review includes a multiday inspection by zoo and aquarium professionals, who examine animal care, staff training, conservation work and financial stability. An accreditation committee interviews applicants before deciding whether to grant accreditation. The association said it approved 30 of 33 facilities that applied for accreditation or renewal. Wildlife Safari was among three whose applications were denied, along with Baylor University Bear Habitat in Texas and the Indianapolis Zoological Society. AZA said the decisions demonstrate its standards and accountability process. Wildlife Safari continues to appear on the accredited-facilities list of the Zoological Association of America. The park’s website lists both organizations’ accreditations. The nonprofit, formally named Safari Game Search Foundation, is home to nearly 550 animals representing about 100 species, according to its 2025-26 annual report. The report says operating the park costs more than $18,000 a day. Public tax filings for 2024 show revenue of $7.9 million, up 15% from the previous year, and net assets exceeding $11.3 million. The park did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The accreditation decision does not, by itself, provide details about the reasons for the denial.