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an Diego Wild Animal Park is an unmatched experience
very different from traditional zoos. Here wild animals roam
freely in large herds, flocks and charges inside canyons and
along ridges. Did you know a group of rhinoceroses is called
a "charge?
Lion Camp - New!
Ongoing
 You're nose to nose with a lion, literally!
Those big, golden eyes are staring at you with fixed and piercing intensity, the solid head and enormous paws more than hinting
at the power of the animal you're facing. Is this it—are you lunch? No, you're just experiencing the amazing close encounters
of the Wild Animal Park's Lion Camp! Click here for more information.
Park at Dark
Now thru September 5
Excitement lights up the night during this summer’s evening adventures at the Wild Animal Park! Cheerful steel drums, energetic
dancers, acrobats from Africa—come lose yourself in the exciting sights and sounds of Africa Park at Dark. As daylight fades,
talented performers take over the Park, illuminating the night and enthralling visitors. Take a special nighttime Wgasa Bush Line
Railway tour, or cross paths with exotic animals as they stroll through Nairobi Village. Come see the Park in a whole new light!
Click here for more information.
High school students can make a difference
at the Wild Animal Park
Orientation on August 21 or August 27
Join Conservation Corps, a team of students ages 14 to 18 who take conservation action and become the voice of conservation issues
at the Wild Animal Park. Students can learn more about the program by attending our upcoming orientation sessions on Sunday, August
21, from 1:30 to 2:30 or Saturday, August 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. Click here
for more information.
Summer Camp
Now thru August 12
Space is still available for children entering grades 1 to 8. Single-day classes are offered thru August 12. Sign
up today!
Photo Caravan Safari at the Park
Ongoing
A Photo Caravan Safari at the Wild Animal Park takes you among hundreds of exotic animals that live together
as they might in their own native lands. Photo Caravan Safari trucks take you right into the heart of the Wild Animal Park's field
exhibits, offering you unforgettable photo opportunities! Click here
for more information.
Savanna Cool Zone—New!
Ongoing
Walk through palm trees offering a gentle mist to three slippery critters that spout water: a turtle, a lion, and a crocodilian.
Located next to Lion Camp, the Savanna Cool Zone is a wild way to cool off! Click here
for more information.
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the Wgasa Bush Line Railway on a 55 minute guided tour of the Animal Park's major field enclosures of Asia and Africa. What a
thrill to see rare and endangered species moving freely, playing and eating like they would in the wild. Herds of elephants, giraffes,
rhinos and antelope are just a few of the animals you'll see here. Ride is free with admission.
Take the 32 acres of Heart of Africa walking safari, where you'll see a great many of the park's animals including cheetah,
cape buffalo, okapi and numerous birds such as the African  spoonbill
and African sacred ibis. Be sure to notice the landscaping which also features plants from around the world.
Nairobi Village: is a lush, bustling village centered
around the beautiful Mombasa Lagoon. Walk over the authentic
Congo Fishing Village atop a waterfall, meet the park babies
personally at the Petting Kraal or stroll through the shops
and enjoy the restaurants of the village.
Lorikeet Landing: Pick up a cup a nectar, extend your arm and you'll become best friends with a rainbow lorikeet. Their tongues
are especially adapted to extracting nectar and pollen from flowers in their native rainforests of Australia.
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won't want to miss the Gorilla Habitat, the Interactive
Bird Show or the Elephant Encounter. Take the Kilimanjaro
Safari Walk to see the Wild Animal Park's larger residents
like the elephants, rhinos, tigers and lions. Be sure to notice
the extensive botanical gardens along the way.
The San Diego Wild Animal Park is known for their conservation efforts in saving rare and endangered animals. Condor Ridge
spotlights 13 rare or endangered North American species in a unique program of conservation to protect and preserve their species. At
the end of the 430 foot trail is an interpretive center that gives information on the recovery efforts for the California Condor and
big horn sheep.
Learn
more about the Wild Animal Park and see their hours and latest
schedule of activities...
Discounts
and specials for vacation condos or hotel rooms by the day
or week at Grand Pacific Palisades Resort and Hotel.
All zoo images are courtesy of and copyrighted
by © 2000 Zoological Society of San Diego
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