Controls Snapshot
- Press Spacebar to lasso the next mount.
- Hold Spacebar to stay primed while you aim.
- Release to hop on, Arrow Keys to steer.
- Spacebar again to swap mounts before the bar peaks.
- Fullscreen bug? Click once to restore.
Stay in the Saddle
- Swap right before the patience bar maxes to keep streaks alive.
- Carry up to three missions—complete them in one run to stack gold.
- Upgrade crate-multiplier animals early and smash every crate.
- Hit habitat level 4 first for a 50% passive-income boost.
Game Overview
Saddle up and dive into the wild. Cowboy Safari lets you lasso, ride, and tame exotic animals while you build a thriving safari zoo packed with action and strategy.
This fast-paced runner blends precision lasso throws with management decisions. Every successful tame adds a new exhibit, powers up your habitats, and expands a living safari park that keeps paying out long after the run ends.
- Developer
- ZapGames
- Release
- November 2025
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 247 votes
- Technology
- HTML5 · Unity WebGL
- Platforms
- Browser — desktop, mobile, tablet
Category Highlights
About Cowboy Safari
The action unfolds across open grasslands, jungle trails, and rugged mountain ridges. Each animal sports a distinct personality—some sprint, some buck, some glide—and mastering their rhythms is key to chaining together a record-breaking run.
Cowboy Safari’s unique blend of action and management means you are never riding aimlessly. Every capture unlocks new habitats, missions, and exotic species for your zoo, turning each ride into long-term progression.
Tutorial Flow
- Contextual prompts such as “Press & Hold” or “Press to Steer” appear in early runs, easing new players into the rhythm.
- Tutorial hints fade as you master the basics, delivering a smooth learning curve without interrupting the flow.
Controls & Onboarding
Runs begin atop a wild companion sprinting through biome-spanning routes. Throw, hold, and release your lasso with pinpoint timing to leap between animals before their patience bar turns crimson. Steering is fully analog—feather the arrow keys to skim past hazards, scoop up crates, and aim for your next target.
- Scout the next animal while the lasso is active to maintain momentum.
- Stay calm when swapping—missing the lasso range hurts more than waiting half a beat.
- Click the screen if fullscreen briefly blanks out; the gameplay resumes instantly.
Core Controls
- Press Spacebar: Throw your lasso to catch the next animal.
- Hold Spacebar: Keep the rope ready while you aim.
- Release Spacebar: Leap aboard once you’re close enough.
- Arrow Keys: Steer around hazards and line up the next jump.
- Press Spacebar Again: Swap mounts before the current one bucks you off.
Mission Progression
Mission Flow
- 1-Star Savannah
- 50 gold
- 2-Star Savannah
- 100 gold
- 3-Star Savannah + 1-Star Jungle
- 150 gold
- 2-Star Jungle
- 300 gold
- 3-Star Jungle + 1-Star Mountains
- 450 gold
- 2-Star Mountain
- 900 gold
- 3-Star Mountain
- 1350 gold
Quick Tips
- You can carry three missions at once; complete several in a single perfect run to stack more than 4,000 gold.
- Stuck on a requirement? Swap the mission out—new objectives rotate in often, so there’s always something achievable.
Boss Missions & Crates
Boss Missions
- Boss Missions unlock after enough standard objectives and focus on specific animals.
- Expect tougher terrain and unique behaviour—upgrade the featured animal to level 4 or 5 before attempting the challenge.
- Successful clears often add a legendary variant to your zoo.
Crate Bonuses
- Smash crates whenever you see them: ~6 coins in the Savannah, 15 in the Jungle, 30 in the Mountains.
- Animals such as ostriches and elephants gain crate multiplier bonuses—at 3×, a Savannah crate can jump from 6 to 20+ coins.
- Time crate runs with upgraded animals to turn the boost into a reliable revenue stream.
Habitat Upgrades & Strategy
Upgrade Milestones
- Upgrades 1–3: Extend ride time before an animal loses patience.
- Upgrade 4: +50% passive zoo income—prioritise this across your roster.
- Upgrades 5–6: Unlock special perks such as faster acceleration or crate multipliers.
- Upgrade 7: Earn coins for animal-specific actions (lions for eating, ostriches for sprinting angry).
- Upgrade 8: Doubles the odds of discovering rare “shiny” variants.
Animal Lineup Highlights
- Buffalo – balanced handling and the ideal starter mount.
- Zebra – lightning fast but jittery; master the steering to cover huge distances.
- Ostrich – premier crate smasher once upgraded.
- Elephant – durable with slower turns, perfect for stabilising tricky routes.
- Lion – aggressive and fast, rewarding experienced riders.
- Cash Cow – premium unlock that doubles overall zoo income.
Pro Tips for Long Runs
- Learn each animal’s anger timer and swap just before it spikes.
- Never panic-jump; wait until your target is firmly in lasso range.
- Focus early gold on upgrade level 4 for every habitat, then layer distance perks.
- Add new animal species whenever possible for permanent zoo bonuses.
- Line up missions, crate runs, and rare animal hunts in a single ride to compound rewards.
- Set personal milestones such as 10,000 meters or completing the shiny collection to keep the grind engaging.
Whether you are chasing a 10,000-meter badge or cataloguing every shiny variant, Cowboy Safari keeps the loop fresh with layered rewards and constant discoveries. Grab your lasso, hop on that buffalo, and carve your legend across the Savannah.