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Safari Park, San Diego

The Ticket Booth
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The ticket booth was nestled among palm trees a short walk from the parking lot.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 09:58:18 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0498
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Ticket Takers
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Tickets were taken after passing through a huge barn-like structure. Inside were displays describing the options available, such as various levels of tours.


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Gift Shop
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Once inside, the park began to look much more lush but for the immediate intrusion of a gift shop. From the ticket takers, only one path ran into and out of the park proper.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 10:07:24 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0503
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Wings Of The World Aviary
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Just off to the right of the path into the park, was the Wings Of The World Aviary. Here two birds loitered on the path inside the aviary.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 10:23:52 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0518
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Wings Of The World Aviary
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Inside the Wings Of The World Aviary were many birds to see. Here was a pair of birds perched high overhead on a branch.


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Thorntree Restaurant
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Near the main entrances was the Thorntree Restaurant. Here we show a sample menu that was posted outside.


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Petting Kraal
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Here was a group of school kids gathered to wait for a chance to enter the Petting Kraal with its selection of farm animals.


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Elevated Walkways
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Some of the walkways through the park were elevated and provided the means to travel through the upper canopy of the forest.


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Many Paths
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There were many paths through and around the park. If confused, a handy map that was handed out at the entrance provided necessary guidance.


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Wet Zone
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At one junction in the paths was an artistic water-works display that kids could use to cool off on hot days.


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Oath Through A Lagoon
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A path ran through a lagoon in the "Heart Of Africa" area. Just ahead to the left was Primate Island. Out of sight along the path to the right were flamingos.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 11:46:00 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0623
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A Warthog
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In the Heart Of Africa area was a large open area behind a fence that held fine examples of warthogs. Here was one with a bit of dirt on his nose.


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A Stream Downhill
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One path first crossed a stream at the bottom of a hill, and later curved back around and over the bridge above. An Great Egret stood in the stream.


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Great Egret In A Stream
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A Great Egret stood in a stream that ran downhill through the park.


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Southern Gerenuk
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Several Southern Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri walleri) were found in a large enclosure. They are from a range that extends from South Somalia to Tanzania, Africa. Here two of them stood on hind legs to reach high.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:07:07 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0644
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Extensive Walkways
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Here we show how the walkways not only ran past enclosures but also extended into them. Here Southern Gerenuk could be seen close to one walkway.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:10:39 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0647
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Western Egyptian Vulture
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On the way to the Lion Camp we passed a Western Egyptian Vulture perched on a log alongside the trail.


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Lion Camp
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The Lion Camp featured a large male lion resting atop an old Range Rover car.


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Lion Viewing Area
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An elevated path passed by the Lion exhibit. Fixed telescopes were available for those without their own binoculars or telephoto lenses.


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Huge Herbivore Area
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The vast area given over to the free wandering of several different species of herbivore.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:37:08 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0679
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A Tour Tram
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Every fifteen minutes or so a tour tram would pass by carrying riders close to the animals.


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The Camera Tour
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For considerably more money than the tram ride, one could ride a truck out into the herbivore area for even closer shots.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:40:23 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Terry Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #TNT_0101
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Zip Line Rides
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The park also featured nice long zip line rides.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:46:43 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0690
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Roar And Snore Campground
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One of three Roar And Snore internal link campgrounds for overnight stays.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:50:09 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0693
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Black-crowned Night Heron
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Many of the restaurants throughout the park featured close-up viewing of animals and birds. This was a Black-crowned Night Heron seen from one such restaurant.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:27:37 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Terry Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #TNT_0136
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Restaurant Surrounded By Birds
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Here was one restaurant surrounded by uncaged wild and exotic birds. A sign on the fence warned against feeding the birds.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:34:44 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0707
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Another Lagoon
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Another of several scenic lagoons in the park. This one featured many exotic birds.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:37:36 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0710
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Wart Hog On Parade
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Up high in the Conifer Garden internal link two of the park's handlers lead a Wart Hog on a walk down the trail.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:52:51 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0757
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Trinkets For Sale
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On the way out of the park one encountered several shops selling trinkets and other souvenirs. Here was an elephant with a wind-up nose and flower ears.


Safari Park (Was Wild Animal Park) external link external link   •  San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 4 August 2011)   •  (Photo taken 15:11:32 Friday 15 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0778
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