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A New Chapter for Safari West

We’re excited to share some meaningful news with you. After more than 35 years as a privately operated wildlife preserve, Safari West is entering its next chapter. As we move forward,...

February 19, 2026 by Safari West Staff

IUCN Announces Four Different Giraffe Species

On August 21, 2025, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that they now recognize four different species of giraffe, instead of just one! Wait….what’s going on? Did...

September 13, 2025 by Mark Pressler

A New Habitat for our Fennec Foxes!

We're always working to expand our habitats and improve the welfare of the animals living at Safari West, and we recently finished another project: a brand new habitat for our...

August 5, 2025 by Mark Pressler

Welcome, Ozzy: Safari West Celebrates the Birth of a White Rhino Calf

Update: Ozzy is 6 months old He is now 630 lbs and gaining an around of 100 lbs per month! Ozzy is 6 weeks old Update Time flies when you're a baby rhino!...

July 23, 2025 by Safari West Staff

National Zookeeper Week

We’re thrilled to celebrate National Zookeeper Week by shining a spotlight on the incredible dedication, compassion, and hard work of our animal care team. From early mornings to late nights,...

July 20, 2025 by Mark Pressler

Remembering Kulula

Safari West is heartbroken to share the passing of Kulula the giraffe. One of our most iconic and beloved residents, she passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 21...

June 26, 2025 by Mark Pressler

Discovering the Wonders of Bats at the Safari West Conservation Speaker Series

I invite you to join me at Safari West on Friday or Saturday evenings for a fun and inspiring half-hour conservation presentation and a conversation with one of our speakers....

April 16, 2025 by Nancy Anne Lang, PhD

Springtime is Baby Season!

It's spring, which means warmer weather, pollen in the air, and a whole bunch of cute babies! This year has been no exception at Safari West, and we wanted to...

April 15, 2025 by Mark Pressler

Creating a Research Project: Oak Regeneration!

At the beginning of 2022, I was asked to join a fledgling committee at Safari West. This new committee was dedicated to starting and maintaining research projects that would advance...

April 13, 2025 by Mark Pressler