The Mega Safari Harvest Event brings two exciting mechanics to Grow A Garden that reward both individual contribution and community teamwork. You'll trade plants with Safari Joyce every 30 minutes while working toward massive global milestones that unlock exclusive Safari pets, seeds, and weather events.
How Safari Joyce's Plant Trading System Works
Safari Joyce appears in the center of your island near the cargo containers, asking for specific plant types every half hour. You'll earn individual rewards every time you contribute 500 points worth of plants, with point values based on rarity:
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Tip
Plants with Silver, Gold, or Rainbow variants grant bonus points (+1, +2, and +3 respectively), making them incredibly valuable for fast progression.
When you interact with Safari Joyce, you'll see two options: Submit held plant for single donations or Submit all plants to give everything relevant in your inventory. The speech bubble above her head shows exactly which plant type she's currently seeking.
Understanding Plant Categories for Maximum Efficiency
Safari Joyce requests plants by category rather than specific types. Here are the main categories you'll encounter:
- Berry Plants: Strawberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Celestiberry
- Flower Plants: Rose, Tulips, Lavender, Paradise Petal
- Fruit Plants: Apple, Banana, Mango, Dragon Fruit
- Tropical Plants: Coconut, Pineapple, Starfruit, Papaya
- Vegetable Plants: Carrot, Corn, Pumpkin, Cauliflower
- Woody Plants: Bamboo, Giant Pinecone, Cacao, Feijoa
Grow a Garden Mega Safari Harvest Event Guide
Important
Focus on growing high-rarity plants in the categories Safari Joyce frequently requests. Divine and Prismatic plants can single-handedly complete your 500-point requirement.
Safari Joe's Pet Exchange System
The second part of the event introduces Safari Joe, who spawns every hour in the lobby. This NPC operates differently from Safari Joyce, accepting any pets you want to donate to his zoo in exchange for random rewards.
Your reward quality depends on the age and rarity of pets you donate. Higher-tier pets yield better chances at premium rewards like Safari Eggs and Safari Seed Packs.
Grow a Garden Mega Safari Harvest Event Guide
Global Milestone Rewards and Community Progress
Every plant you contribute to Safari Joyce adds to the global point total shared across all players. These community milestones unlock incredible rewards for everyone:
Early Milestones (Already Unlocked)
- 250,000 points: Orange Delight seed
- 2 Million points: Explorer's Compass
- 125 Million points: Safari Egg availability
- 1 Billion points: Lush Sprinkler
Major Pet Unlocks
- 130 Billion points:Gecko (Common tier)
- 165 Billion points:Hyena (Uncommon tier)
- 195 Billion points:Cape Buffalo (Rare tier)
- 230 Billion points:Hippo (Legendary tier)
- 245 Billion points:Crocodile (Mythical tier)
- 290 Billion points:Lion (Divine tier)
Warning
The Lion is considered the best Safari pet because it applies the Safari Mutation, which won't be obtainable after the event ends.
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New Safari Pets and Their Abilities
Each Safari pet offers unique passive abilities that enhance your garden's productivity:
Gecko (Common)
Increases variant chances for nearby Safari plants, perfect for mutation hunting.
Hyena (Uncommon)
Gains 4 XP per second for every other Hyena in your garden, but requires a non-Hyena pet to activate.
Cape Buffalo (Rare)
10% chance to duplicate harvested plants, with increased duplication rates for Safari-type plants.
Hippo (Legendary)
Eats watermelons every 3 minutes for bonus sheckles and applies the Monsoon mutation every 18 minutes.
Crocodile (Mythical)
Bites random plants or pets, giving plants 45 studs/second growth bonus and pets 35 XP/second for several seconds.
Lion (Divine)
Roars to reduce all pet cooldowns and applies the exclusive Safari Mutation to fruits every 23 minutes.
Safari Shop Strategy and Timing
The Safari Shop restocks every 15 minutes (reduced from the original 1-hour timer through community milestones). Items have different stock chances, so timing your visits matters:
Always Available
- Orange Delight (100% stock chance)
- Explorer's Compass (33.33% stock chance)
Rare Finds
- Safari Egg (12.5% stock chance)
- Protea (8.33% stock chance)
- Pet Shard JUMBO (2% stock chance)
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Pro Tip: Check the Safari Shop every 15 minutes during active play sessions. The Pet Shard JUMBO is extremely rare but transforms any pet into its Jumbo variant.
Safari Seed Pack Contents
The Safari Seed Pack becomes available at 120 billion global points and contains six new plants:
Maximizing Your Event Progress
Daily Strategy
- Check Safari Joyce every 30 minutes for plant type requests
- Focus on growing requested plant categories with high-rarity variants
- Visit Safari Shop every 15 minutes for rare items
- Donate aged, high-rarity pets to Safari Joe when he spawns
Long-term Goals
- Prioritize reaching personal milestones for Lions and Crocodiles
- Stockpile Safari Eggs for post-event pet collection
- Collect Safari Mutation applications while the event runs
Important
The Safari Mutation becomes permanently unavailable after the event ends, making Lions incredibly valuable long-term investments.
The Mega Safari Harvest Event rewards both individual dedication and community participation. Focus on efficient plant trading with Safari Joyce while contributing to global milestones that benefit every player. With the right strategy, you'll secure exclusive Safari pets and items that enhance your garden for months to come.