About 90 miles north of Phoenix is a wild animal park called Out of Africa. It's a little different than most zoos in that most of the animals roam a large space and guests are driven through that space to get some close up looks.
Some get closer than others. The driver of the open bus and another keeper have developed a good relationship with the animals and they come right up to the bus to greet the guests and of course get a little treat while they are at it.
The area where the bus runs contains all kinds of African animals. There is a large group of zebras and they come over to the bus for a little hand out.
And as they go after the offering, there striped coats make beautiful patterns.
Even the young ones come over to see what is on offer.
This Gemsbok antelope watched us from a distance.
I thought the Emu was coming over for a treat.....
....but, what he really wanted was a hug.
In the walkable area of the park I saw lions, bears, hyenas and wolves but, I was mesmerized by the beautiful Bengal White Tiger.
In another section, there was a selection of reptiles like this gila monster. Just like a little kid, he had to stick his tongue out for the camera.
Out of Africa is an interesting place to visit where guests can get some up close animal experiences.
3 comments:
There was a similar park in south Florida...wonder if it's still there. Great fun to drive through but I'm hoping you didn't try to hug the tiger. Don't hug tigers. Or Gila Monsters! Yikes, the only poisonous lizard is what I've been told. I had one run over my foot once in the mountain area just north of Central Avenue (Well today it's probably a shopping center!)!
We live relatively close to that park but have never visited it.
There is a similar operation down in southern Ontario where you slowly drive through. My cousin owns an orchard not far from there, and sometimes can hear the lions roar.
The giraffe is quite a sight!
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