Africa and Asia in a few hours...

Last weekend, I set out on a Safari that took me through Africa and Asia, in just a few hours! 

The San Diego Safari Park, formerly the Wild Animal Park, is exactly what the name indicates. It's a "zoo" hidden away in the Escondido San Pasqual valley with TONS of land, 1,800 acres to be exact. This land is dedicated and maintained for the numerous African and Asian animals to roam and live lives much like they would in the wilderness. So it's not like a zoo, where animals are cooped up in small exhibits, completely humanized, they live out in the open.

 The SD Safari Park is a great opportunity to see how animals interact and live in their natural environment. Here they only house animals that live in the hotter climates such as those that come from parts of Africa or Asia.

 

#baewatchin

 

The NEW Tiger Trail Exhibit is beautiful with up to 4 tigers that can easily be seen.  

 

The SD Safari Park offers numerous types of "safari" adventures where you can get up close and personal with the safari animals.  Check out more information about the different safari adventures at their website above. We chose the Caravan Safari.

The Caravan Safari takes you on a two hour adventure in a caravan that drives right INTO the Asian Savana and the African Plains. You drive right up to all the animals that live on the land, and you also get to feed some giraffes or rhinos while on the ride! Though this Safari ride seems pricey, it is totally worth it and I highly recommend it. It's a once in a lifetime experience where you get to be just feet away from Asian Gazelles sparring, rhinos taking a swim, being able to feed giraffes, and see much more! It's the best way to see the animals and interact with them. Below are some photos and a snapshot from the video of us feeding the giraffe.

 

 

Because it was so hot, we had to stop for water breaks often. Phew!

 

 

We wished there was a pool out there to cool down like the rhinos did.

 

 

“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. 

People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.”

~Steve Irwin