Author: Aphrodite Caserta

Desmond and Foxy

Conservation Heroes! Our mission, here at Safari West, is to introduce our guests to the wonders of wildlife. We want to entertain the curious crowds that come through our gates, but...

January 15, 2018 by Aphrodite Caserta

New Year, New Life

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday! On January 1st, 2018, as humans around the world celebrated the start of a new year, Safari West welcomed a brand new baby. Kira, one of...

January 15, 2018 by Aphrodite Caserta

Bats, Bones, & Walking with the Dead

This year for Halloween you could stick with the same-old-same-old. You could go snag a cheap costume from Wal-Mart, make a lap around the block and retire with a sad...

October 6, 2016 by Aphrodite Caserta

Safari Spotlight: Vultures!

There’s no better time than Halloween time to throw a bone to the unappreciated vulture. Few birds are less loved than vultures. We use songbirds to symbolize springtime and romance,...

October 6, 2016 by Aphrodite Caserta

Conservation Corner: Palm Oil Problems

Thanks to the glut of candy that appears on the shelves of every large retail chain this time of year, there is no better time than now to discuss the...

October 6, 2016 by Aphrodite Caserta

Safari Spotlight: Northern Bald Ibis

The Northern bald ibis, also known as the Waldrapp’s ibis could be considered a scary looking bird. At first glance, their bald, red-skinned heads and glossy black plumage make them...

May 17, 2016 by Aphrodite Caserta

Safari Spotlight: The Nile Lechwe

Have you heard the term sexual dimorphism? Don’t worry if you haven’t. Like most fancy science words, it’s a simple idea hidden in a confusing term. Basically, if a species...

February 12, 2016 by Aphrodite Caserta