Safari West conserves wildlife through education, wildlife propagation, and research. Education objectives are met by providing unique wildlife encounters that instill an understanding and appreciation for the need for conservation and an appreciation for the wonders of the animals with which we share our planet.
Today there is a pressing need for effective conservation. The desire to understand animals has been joined by the need to conserve their populations and ecosystems. Explosive human population growth has been linked to the changes in the abundance of some species. Safari West’s answer to this problem was to create a conservation education program to give visitors a better understanding of animals’ needs and of human impacts on animal populations because their future depends on us.
Safari West’s educational programs are a fun way to teach the needs of worldwide conservation. Our fieldtrips and classroom curriculum are designed to keep students interested and motivated. Providing students with unique educational opportunities helps them develop skills necessary to make the right choices and to become responsible and productive citizens in our community and beyond. Learning conservation techniques also promotes a sense of belonging, usefulness, and competence with a sense of power and influence.
Nancy and Peter Lang have established an exciting educational program, “Discover Africa,” to bring more students to Safari West. “While over 10,000 students already visit Safari West in a school year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 are not able to attend field trips due to financial need. Through The Safari West Wildlife Foundation, we hope to raise money and utilize volunteers to make more visits possible for all students,” says Nancy and Peter Lang.
Click here to learn more about our Discover Africa Educational Program.
