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Butterflies in Bloom

Some months back, we here at Safari West started to get really excited about monarch butterflies. The monarch is an easily recognized and charismatic little insect. Fabulously beautiful with broad...

June 15, 2016 by Jared Paddock

Safari Spotlight: Crested Porcupines & Jr. Keepers

Rodents, famous for being numerous, disease-carrying, and nearly impossible to kill are possibly the most misunderstood and fascinating of the mammalian orders. The defining characteristic of rodents are the sharp...

June 15, 2016 by Jared Paddock

Conservation Corner: Prescribed Burns

Safari West is home to nearly one hundred individual species, each one sporting its own unique set of adaptations. Our cheetahs depend on fleet-footed prey to survive and have adapted...

June 15, 2016 by Jared Paddock

Warthogs and Hoglets!

Safari West has long been the home for three beautiful warthogs. Beautiful is not a word that many would use to describe a warthog but beautiful they are and, we...

June 15, 2016 by Jared Paddock

World Giraffe Day at Safari West

Remembering Suzie Just a few days ago Safari West said goodbye to one of our oldest residents. Suzie, a beautiful and petite giraffe passed away at the ripe age of 23. Suzie...

June 15, 2016 by Safari West Staff

Conservation Speaker Series

The Safari West Speaker Series is an ongoing part of the conservation mission here at Safari West. Throughout the year we invite scientists, conservationists, advocates, and experts of all kinds...

May 17, 2016 by Safari West Staff

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

Conservation Corner: Migration Matters

The goal of conservation is the preservation of wilderness at risk and almost, as a rule, this is achieved by conserving certain places and certain species. This system has worked...

May 17, 2016 by Jared Paddock

Dubs: Checking in with our MVP

The NBA Playoffs have officially begun and as our Golden State Warriors dribble and dunk their way to the championship, we thought this might be a good time to check...

May 17, 2016 by Safari West Staff