Author: Safari West Staff

Caregivers’ View of Otto’s First Year!

Erika Defer, our Assistant Animal Collections Manager, shared a few memories of milestones from Otto the Rhino's first year. We hope you enjoy following along and...

April 9, 2024 by Safari West Staff

You OTTO know it’s my birthday!

Otto was born to proud parents, Eesha and Ongava on April 2nd, 2023. Named in honor of Peter Lang's father, Otto, our young rhinoceros holds a special place in the...

April 2, 2024 by Safari West Staff

Honoring Earth Day and Otto’s Inaugural Spring at Safari West!

Spring has finally sprung at Safari West, painting our landscape with vibrant hues and lively energy! As rain showers come and go, and greenery erupts across our hills, we eagerly...

March 17, 2024 by Safari West Staff

Safari West’s ‘Zen-Sational’ package!

Go Wild, Find Zen! Find Your Inner Calm and Save 20% on Classic Adult Tickets! Book Now use promo code: Zen20 for weekends in January (Friday-Sunday) Discover your inner zen with a wild 20%...

November 16, 2023 by Safari West Staff

Join Our Safari West Team: Unleash Your Passion for Nature!

Are you an inquisitive outdoor adventurer with a deep love for wildlife and a desire to make a difference? Safari West invites you to be part of our team as...

November 14, 2023 by Safari West Staff

Historic first-ever white rhino baby born at Safari West

Cute Baby Rhino Alert! Sound the (rhino) horns! Safari West is overjoyed to announce the birth of our first-ever Southern white rhino baby born to mother, Eesha, and father, Ongava. The calf...

April 4, 2023 by Safari West Staff

Safari West Celebrates 30 Years of Wildlife and Wonder!

Cheers to the New Year and Happy 30th birthday to us! It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 since we opened our doors and invited the world to enjoy a taste...

January 17, 2023 by Safari West Staff

The Beauty of Sonoma County is Priceless

Experiencing our destination through the Sonoma County Leave No Trace Seven Principles gives travelers an opportunity to make a difference. Together, we can protect and preserve this special corner of the...

September 5, 2022 by Safari West Staff

Conservation Research

Safari West Contributes to Turtle and Tortoise Study Challenging Evolutionary Theories of Aging Even though humans live longer lives compared to our historical counterparts, we cannot escape the inevitability of aging....

July 8, 2022 by Safari West Staff