The Wildlife Safari Team prides itself on positive interaction and enrichment with our animals. We would like to share some of these experiences with you.
We have a world-renown Cheetah breeding program, one of only two AZA Accredited facilities with hands-on elephant experiences in the country, up-close and personal lion viewings and over 600 animals to see in our drive-thru.
Winter Hours:
Nov. 1, 2008 thru March 8, 2009 (10:00am-4:00 pm)
Summer Hours:
March 9, 2008 thru Nov 1, 2008 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Village & Gift Shop Hours:
May 23rd thru Labor Day 2008 (9:00am-6:00pm)
Summer Schedule in Safari Village
MONDAYS
10:00-4:30 Train Rides (weather permitting)
11:00 Tortoise Walk
11:00-5:00 Camel Rides in Safari Ride Area
12:00 Keeper Talk (White Handed Gibbons)
1:30 Keeper Talk at Cheetah Spot
2:00 Reptile Wild
4:00 Keeper Talk (Maned Wolves or Lemurs)
5:00 Keeper Talk (Indian Crested Porcupine & Hornbills
TUESDAYS
10:00-4:30 Train Rides (weather permitting)
11:00 Tortoise Walk
11:00-5:00 Camel Rides in Safari Ride Area
12:00 Keeper Talk (White Handed Gibbons)
1:30 Keeper Talk at Cheetah Spot
2:00 Village Show "Amazing Race" Frank Hart Discovery Theatre
4:00 Keeper Talk (Maned Wolves or Lemurs)
5:00 Keeper Talk ( Indian Crested Porcupine & Hornbills
WEDNESDAYS
10:00-4:30 Train Rides (weather permitting)
11:00 Tortoise Walk
11:00-5:00 Camel Rides in Safari Ride Area
11:30 Feast of Kings / additional charge - see below
12:00 Keeper Talk (White Handed Gibbons)
1:30 Keeper Talk at Cheetah Spot
2:00 Village Show "Amazing Race" Frank Hart Discovery Theatre
4:00 Keeper Talk (Maned Wolves or Lemurs)
5:00 Keeper Talk ( Indian Crested Porcupine & Hornbills
THURSDAYS
10:00-4:30 Train Rides (weather permitting)
11:00 Tortoise Walk
11:00-5:00 Camel Rides in Safari Ride Area
12:00 Keeper Talk (White Handed Gibbons)
1:30 Keeper Talk at Cheetah Spot
2:00 Village Show "Amazing Race" Frank Hart Discovery Theatre
4:00 Keeper Talk (Maned Wolves or Lemurs)
5:00 Keeper Talk ( Indian Crested Porcupine & Hornbills
FRIDAYS
10:00-4:30 Train Rides (weather permitting)
11:00 Tortoise Walk
11:00-5:00 Camel Rides in Safari Ride Area
12:00 Keeper Talk (White Handed Gibbons)
1:30 Keeper Talk at Cheetah Spot
4:00 Keeper Talk (Maned Wolves or Lemurs)
5:00 Keeper Talk ( Indian Crested Porcupine & Hornbills
SATURDAYS
10:00-4:30 Train Rides (weather permitting)
11:00 Tortoise Walk
11:00-5:00 Camel Rides in Safari Ride Area
11:30 Feast of Kings / additional charge - see below
12:00 Keeper Talk (White Handed Gibbons)
1:30 Keeper Talk at Cheetah Spot
2:00 Village Show "Amazing Race" Frank Hart Discovery Theatre
4:00 Keeper Talk (Maned Wolves or Lemurs)
5:00 Keeper Talk ( Indian Crested Porcupine & Hornbills
SUNDAYS
10:00-4:30 Train Rides (weather permitting)
11:00 Tortoise Walk
11:00-5:00 Camel Rides in Safari Ride Area
12:00 Keeper Talk (White Handed Gibbons)
1:30 Keeper Talk at Cheetah Spot
2:00 Village Show "Amazing Race" Frank Hart Discovery Theatre
4:00 Keeper Talk (Maned Wolves or Lemurs)
5:00 Keeper Talk ( Indian Crested Porcupine & Hornbills
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Bears:
- The Bear Area will be open for drive-thru, seven days a week. In the mornings, the Little Boys Mak, Victor and Oso will be out until about 1:00. Then they will be put up and the Big Bears, Michael, Russell and Claire will be going out for the rest of the day!
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Lions:
- Lion Drive thru will be open 7 days a week
FEAST OF KINGS: Watch the Lions eat their lunch every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:30. Sign up at Guest Services by 11:15 and we will give you all the details. $10.00 per adult / $6.00 ages 4-12 / under 3 no charge. DON'T MISS OUT ON SEEING OUR LIONS FEAST!
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Camels Rides: $7.00 per person - Weather permitting
- May 27th - Labor Day: 7 days a week
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Cheetahs:
- Cheetah Drive-Thru will be open 7 days a week
Photos with "Taini" our ambassador Cheetah:
- Photos will be available with Taini by appointment only. Photos are take in Safari Overlook, which is our manicured park-like setting overlooking the Safari Rangeland. You will recieve a personal encounter with Taini, get to hear abour her and learn some cheetah facts. There will be no petting, but you will have a close-up experience and are welcome to ta ke photos of your own. You will recieve an 8x10 and two 4x6 photos of you and Taini. The entire photo encounter is $100.00 per group. Additional prints are available for $10 per print. The photos will be ready shortyly after the photo encounter. A portion of the proceeds from all pictures will go to Cheetah Conservations Fund in Namibia. CCF is helping to save wild cheetahs and was founded by Laurie Marker who began her career at Wildlife Safari. The entire photo encounter will last between 10-30 minutes, depending on Taini's attitude. Please call Guest Services at 679-6761 ext 203 to make an appointment.
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Village Animals Show "Amazing Race" in Discovery Theatre :
The Village Animals will be starring in the "Amazing Race" on Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 pm. This show is well worth the time! You will love it!
The Village Show will be at 2:00 in Discovery Theatre on Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays
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Safari Petting Zoo:
The Safari Petting Zoo is open 7 days a week for petting, viewing and feeding. Mondays thru Thursdays the goat area is open for interaction from 10:00-12:30. Animals featured in the Safari Petting Zoo are (1) Watusi Calf, (1) Llama, (4) goats (babies coming soon), (1) blacktail deer.. They are just waiting for you to come pet them!
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Smokin' Hippo BBQ:
Winter Season: Labor Day thru May 15th
The Smokin' Hippo BBQ will be open Fridays & Saturdays 11:00am - 4:00 pm and Sundays from noon-4:00 pm.
May 15th thru Labor Day Weekend:
The Smokiin' Hippo BBQ will be open Monday thru Saturday from 11:00-4:00, Sundays noon-4:00.
January 2nd thru February 28th
Smokin' Hippo BBQ will be closed
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Train Rides: $2.00 per person / Members ride FREE!
April 1st - Memorial Day Weekend:
The Train will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. (weather permitting)
Memorial Day thru Labor Day Weekend:
The Train will run Monday - Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. (weather permitting)
ATTENTION: THE SAFARI TRAIN HAS RECIEVED A NEW COAT OF PAINT. THANK YOU TO THE ROSEBURG HOME DEPOT FOR DONATING TO THIS PROJECT.
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