Safari park
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A safari park, sometimes known as a wildlife park, is a zoo
-like commercial tourist attraction where visitors can drive in their own vehicles or ride in vehicles provided by the facility to observe freely roaming animals. The main attractions are frequently large animals from Sub-Saharan Africa such as giraffe
s, lion
s, rhinoceros
, elephant
s, zebra
s, and antelope
.
A safari park, while larger than a zoo, is usually a very small area compared to game reserve
s in Africa. For example, African Lion Safari
near Cambridge, Ontario, Canada is 750 acres (3 km²). For comparison, Lake Nakuru
in the Rift Valley
, is 168 square kilometres (64.9 sq mi), and a typical large game reserve is Tsavo East
, also in Kenya
, which encompasses 11747 square kilometres (4,535.5 sq mi).
Safari parks often have other associated tourist attractions: golf courses, carnival rides, cafes/restaurants, miniature trains, and gift shops.
The predecessor of safari parks is Africa U.S.A. Park
(1953–1961) in Florida.
The first lion
drive-through opened in 1963 in Tama Zoological Park
in Tokyo. In double-glazed buses, visitors made a tour through a one-hectare enclosure with twelve lion
s.
The first drive-through safari park outside of Africa opened in 1966 at Longleat
in Wiltshire
, England. Longleat, Windsor, Woburn and arguably the whole concept of safari parks were the brainchild of Jimmy Chipperfield (1912–1990), former co-director of Chipperfield's Circus
. Longleat's Marquess of Bath
agreed Chiperfield's proposition to fence off 40 hectares (98.8 acre) of his vast Wiltshire estate to house 50 lions.
Knowsley, the Earl of Derby
's estate outside Liverpool
, and the Duke of Bedford
's Woburn estate in Bedfordshire
both established their own safari parks with Chiperfield's partnership.
Another circus family, the Smart Brothers, joined the safari park business by opening a park at Windsor
for visitors from London. The former Windsor Safari Park
was in Berkshire, England, but closed in 1992 and has since been made into a Legoland
.
There is also Chipperfield's "Scotland Safari Park" established on Baronet
Sir John Muir's estate at Blair Drummond
near Stirling
, and the American-run "West Midland Safari and Leisure Park" near Birmingham
.
One park along with Jimmy Chipperfield at Lambton Castle
in the North East England
has closed.
Between 1967 and 1974, Lion Country Safari
, Inc. opened 6 animal parks, one near each of the following American cities: West Palm Beach, Florida
; Los Angeles, California
; Dallas, Texas
; Atlanta, Georgia
; Cincinnati, Ohio
; and Richmond, Virginia
. The first park, in South Florida, is the only Lion Country Safari
still in operation.
Burgers' Zoo
at Arnhem, Netherlands, opened a "safari park" in 1968 within a traditional zoo
. In 1995, Burgers' Safari modified this to a walking safari with a 250 metres (820.2 ft) board walk.
Most safari parks were established in a short period of ten years, between 1966 and 1975.
Zoo
A zoological garden, zoological park, menagerie, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures, displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred....
-like commercial tourist attraction where visitors can drive in their own vehicles or ride in vehicles provided by the facility to observe freely roaming animals. The main attractions are frequently large animals from Sub-Saharan Africa such as giraffe
Giraffe
The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all extant land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant...
s, lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
s, rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros , also known as rhino, is a group of five extant species of odd-toed ungulates in the family Rhinocerotidae. Two of these species are native to Africa and three to southern Asia....
, elephant
Elephant
Elephants are large land mammals in two extant genera of the family Elephantidae: Elephas and Loxodonta, with the third genus Mammuthus extinct...
s, zebra
Zebra
Zebras are several species of African equids united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds...
s, and antelope
Antelope
Antelope is a term referring to many even-toed ungulate species indigenous to various regions in Africa and Eurasia. Antelopes comprise a miscellaneous group within the family Bovidae, encompassing those old-world species that are neither cattle, sheep, buffalo, bison, nor goats...
.
A safari park, while larger than a zoo, is usually a very small area compared to game reserve
Game reserve
A game reserve is an area of land set aside for maintenance of wildlife for tourism or hunting purposes. Many game reserves are located in Africa. Most are open to the public, and tourists commonly take sightseeing safaris or hunt wild game....
s in Africa. For example, African Lion Safari
African Lion Safari
African Lion Safari is a family-owned safari park situated in Flamborough, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, about west of Toronto. The mailing address is in Cambridge, Ontario. It includes more than 1,000 animals, representing over 100 species of mammals and birds from across the globe...
near Cambridge, Ontario, Canada is 750 acres (3 km²). For comparison, Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes at an elevation of 1754 m above sea level. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in the rift valley of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park....
in the Rift Valley
Great Rift Valley
The Great Rift Valley is a name given in the late 19th century by British explorer John Walter Gregory to the continuous geographic trench, approximately in length, that runs from northern Syria in Southwest Asia to central Mozambique in South East Africa...
, is 168 square kilometres (64.9 sq mi), and a typical large game reserve is Tsavo East
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya at 11,747 square kilometres. Opened in April 1948, it is located near the village of Voi in the Taita-Taveta District of Coast Province. The park is divided into east and west sections by the A109 road and a railway...
, also in Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, which encompasses 11747 square kilometres (4,535.5 sq mi).
Safari parks often have other associated tourist attractions: golf courses, carnival rides, cafes/restaurants, miniature trains, and gift shops.
History
Africa U.S.A. Park
Africa USA was an African wildlife tourist attraction that was open from 1953 until 1961. The park was located in Boca Raton, Florida on of land near U.S. 1. Africa USA was truly a theme park before its time, with animals allowed to roam free...
(1953–1961) in Florida.
The first lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
drive-through opened in 1963 in Tama Zoological Park
Tama Zoo
The is a zoo, owned by the government of Tokyo, and located in Hino, Tokyo, Japan. Tama Zoo was opened on May 5th, 1958, originally as part of Ueno Zoo...
in Tokyo. In double-glazed buses, visitors made a tour through a one-hectare enclosure with twelve lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
s.
The first drive-through safari park outside of Africa opened in 1966 at Longleat
Longleat Safari Park
Longleat Safari Park, in Wiltshire, England was opened in 1966 and was the first drive-through safari park outside Africa. The park is situated in the grounds of Longleat House, an English stately home that attracts tourists and is the current home of the 7th Marquess of Bath...
in Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
, England. Longleat, Windsor, Woburn and arguably the whole concept of safari parks were the brainchild of Jimmy Chipperfield (1912–1990), former co-director of Chipperfield's Circus
Chipperfield's Circus
Chipperfield's Circus was the name of a famous British family circus. The show toured Europe and the Far East. The dynasty goes back more than 300 years, making it one of the older family circus dynasties.-History:...
. Longleat's Marquess of Bath
Marquess of Bath
Marquess of Bath is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1789 for Thomas Thynne, 3rd Viscount Weymouth. The Thynne family descends from the soldier and courtier Sir John Thynne , who constructed Longleat House between 1567 and 1579...
agreed Chiperfield's proposition to fence off 40 hectares (98.8 acre) of his vast Wiltshire estate to house 50 lions.
Knowsley, the Earl of Derby
Earl of Derby
Earl of Derby is a title in the Peerage of England. The title was first adopted by Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby under a creation of 1139. It continued with the Ferrers family until the 6th Earl forfeited his property toward the end of the reign of Henry III and died in 1279...
's estate outside Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, and the Duke of Bedford
Duke of Bedford
thumb|right|240px|William Russell, 1st Duke of BedfordDuke of Bedford is a title that has been created five times in the Peerage of England. The first creation came in 1414 in favour of Henry IV's third son, John, who later served as regent of France. He was made Earl of Kendal at the same time...
's Woburn estate in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire is a ceremonial county of historic origin in England that forms part of the East of England region.It borders Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Northamptonshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the south-east....
both established their own safari parks with Chiperfield's partnership.
Another circus family, the Smart Brothers, joined the safari park business by opening a park at Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor is an affluent suburban town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is widely known as the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family....
for visitors from London. The former Windsor Safari Park
Windsor Safari Park
Windsor Safari Park was a popular family attraction built on St. Leonards Hill on the outskirts of the English town of Windsor in Berkshire; it has since been converted into the site of Legoland Windsor...
was in Berkshire, England, but closed in 1992 and has since been made into a Legoland
Legoland Windsor
Legoland Windsor is a child-oriented theme park in Windsor, Berkshire in England, themed around the Lego toy system. The park opened in 1996 on the former Windsor Safari Park as the second Legoland after Legoland Billund in Denmark. The park is located within close distance of Windsor Castle and...
.
There is also Chipperfield's "Scotland Safari Park" established on Baronet
Baronet
A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess , is the holder of a hereditary baronetcy awarded by the British Crown...
Sir John Muir's estate at Blair Drummond
Blair Drummond
Blair Drummond is a small rural community near Stirling in Scotland, predominantly located along the A84 road.-Description:...
near Stirling
Stirling
Stirling is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland, and is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area. The city is clustered around a large fortress and medieval old-town beside the River Forth...
, and the American-run "West Midland Safari and Leisure Park" near Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
.
One park along with Jimmy Chipperfield at Lambton Castle
Lambton Castle
Lambton Castle, located in County Durham, England, between the towns of Washington and Chester-le-Street, is a stately home, the ancestral seat of the Lambton family, the Earls of Durham...
in the North East England
North East England
North East England is one of the nine official regions of England. It covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside . The only cities in the region are Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland...
has closed.
Between 1967 and 1974, Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari is a drive-through safari park located in Loxahatchee , in Palm Beach County, Florida. Founded in 1967, it claims to be the first 'cageless zoo' in the United States....
, Inc. opened 6 animal parks, one near each of the following American cities: West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and is the most populous city in and county seat of Palm Beach County, the third most populous county in Florida with a 2010 population of 1,320,134. The city is also the oldest incorporated municipality in South Florida...
; Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
; Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
; Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
; Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
; and Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. The first park, in South Florida, is the only Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari is a drive-through safari park located in Loxahatchee , in Palm Beach County, Florida. Founded in 1967, it claims to be the first 'cageless zoo' in the United States....
still in operation.
Burgers' Zoo
Burgers' Zoo
Burgers' Zoo is a zoo in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and is one of the biggest zoos in the country. Arnhem is a city that lies within the Veluwe, a nature park in the east of the Netherlands...
at Arnhem, Netherlands, opened a "safari park" in 1968 within a traditional zoo
Zoo
A zoological garden, zoological park, menagerie, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures, displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred....
. In 1995, Burgers' Safari modified this to a walking safari with a 250 metres (820.2 ft) board walk.
Most safari parks were established in a short period of ten years, between 1966 and 1975.
- Europe
- Great Britain : LongleatLongleat Safari ParkLongleat Safari Park, in Wiltshire, England was opened in 1966 and was the first drive-through safari park outside Africa. The park is situated in the grounds of Longleat House, an English stately home that attracts tourists and is the current home of the 7th Marquess of Bath...
(1966), WindsorWindsor Safari ParkWindsor Safari Park was a popular family attraction built on St. Leonards Hill on the outskirts of the English town of Windsor in Berkshire; it has since been converted into the site of Legoland Windsor...
(1969–1992), WoburnWoburn Safari ParkWoburn Safari Park is a safari park located in Woburn, Bedfordshire in the UK. Visitors to the park can drive through the large animal exhibits, which contain species such as White Rhino, Elephants, Tigers and Black Bears...
(1970), Blair DrummondBlair Drummond Safari ParkBlair Drummond Safari Park is Scotland's only African Safari Park. Located near Stirling the park is one of the major attractions of the area. The safari park is overlooked by Blair Drummond House, built in 1868–1872 by J. C. Walker, and is spread over ....
(1970), KnowsleyKnowsley Safari Park-External links:**...
(1971), LambtonLambton CastleLambton Castle, located in County Durham, England, between the towns of Washington and Chester-le-Street, is a stately home, the ancestral seat of the Lambton family, the Earls of Durham...
(Lion Park, 1972–1980), Bewdley (West Midland Safari ParkWest Midland Safari ParkWest Midland Safari and Leisure Park is a safari park located in Bewdley in Worcestershire, England. It was opened in 1973.The park holds over 165 species of exotic animals. The safari contains about 600 animals from around 30 different species from Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia...
, 1973) - France : ThoiryChâteau of Thoiry-External links:...
(Réserve Africaine, 1968), Peaugres (Safari de Peaugres, 1974), Sigean (Réserve africaine de Sigean, 1974), Saint-Vrain (Parc du Safari de Saint-Vrain, 1975–1998), Port-Saint-Père (Planète SauvagePlanete Sauvage (Safari Park)Planète Sauvage is a safari park situated near Port-Saint-Père, France. It has about 130 hectares of land, where 2,000 animals live in semi-liberty. It opened in 1992.-History:* 1992 : Opening of "Safari Africain"...
, 1992) - Nederlands : Hilvarenbeek (Safari Beekse Bergen, 1968)
- Germany : Gelsenkirchen (Löwenpark, 1968–1989), Tüddern (Löwen-Safari,1968–1990), Stuckenbrock (Hollywood und Safaripark, 1969), Hodenhagen (Serengeti ParkSerengeti ParkThe Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, Lower Saxony, is a zoo and leisure park in North Germany.-History:In 1972 the Duke of Bedford had the idea of building the largest safari park in Europe with partners from America. In 1974 this plan was realised and, since then, the Sepe family has run the park...
, 1974) - Italy : Bussolengo (Safari del Garda, 1969), Fasano (Zoosafari, 1973), Pombia (Zoo Safari, 1976)
- Denmark : Givskud (Løveparken, 1969), Knuthenborg (Knuthenborg Safaripark, 1969)
- Sweden : KolmårdenKolmårdenKolmården is a large forest that separates the Swedish provinces of Södermanland and Östergötland, two of the country's main agricultural areas, from each other.-History:...
(Safari Park, 1972–2011), Smålandet (Markaryds Älg & Bison Safari,?) - Austria : Gänserndorf (Safaripark, 1972–2004)
- Spain : Cabárceno (Parque de la Naturaleza, 1990)
- Russia : Kudykina Gora (Кудыкина гора)
- Great Britain : Longleat
- Americas
- United States
- Florida : Loxahatchee (Lion Country SafariLion Country SafariLion Country Safari is a drive-through safari park located in Loxahatchee , in Palm Beach County, Florida. Founded in 1967, it claims to be the first 'cageless zoo' in the United States....
, 1967) - California : Escondido (San Diego Zoo Safari Park, formely San Diego Wild Animal Park, 1972)
- Louisiana : Epps (High Delta Safari ParkHigh Delta Safari ParkThe High Delta Drive Thru Safari Park was a safari park located in Delhi, Louisiana between Vicksburg, MS and Monroe, Louisiana, on highway 17 only north of Interstate 20 exit 153. The animal park featured exotic and endangered species....
) - Maryland : Largo (The Largo Wildlife Preserve, 1973–1978, now the site of Six Flags America)
- Nebraska : Ashland (Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari)
- New Jersey: Jackson (Great Adventure, 1974, now the site of Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari)
- New Jersey: West Milford ("Warner Brothers Jungle Habitat", 1972-1976)
- Texas : Grand Prairie (Lion Country SafariLion Country SafariLion Country Safari is a drive-through safari park located in Loxahatchee , in Palm Beach County, Florida. Founded in 1967, it claims to be the first 'cageless zoo' in the United States....
, 1971–1992), San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasSan Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
(Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchNatural Bridge Wildlife RanchNatural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a safari park on the northern outskirts of San Antonio, near New Braunfels, Texas. The Natural Bridge Caverns is not affiliated but is located nearby...
, 1984), Glen Rose (Fossil Rim Wildlife Ranch, 1984) - Oregon : Winston (Wildlife SafariWildlife SafariWildlife Safari is a safari park in Winston, Oregon, United States. It is home to more than 500 animals that wander freely over the park, which guests can drive through. The park also includes a walk through Safari Village that is home to some of the park's smaller animals...
, 1973) - Ohio : Port Clinton (African Safari Wildlife ParkAfrican Safari Wildlife ParkThe African Safari Wildlife Park is a drive through wildlife park in Port Clinton, Ohio, United States. Visitors can drive through the preserve and watch and feed the animals from their car. Visitors can spend as much time in the preserve as they wish, observing and feeding the animals, before...
, 1973), Mason (Lion Country Safari at Kings IslandKings IslandKings Island is a amusement park located northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. Opened in 1972 by Taft Broadcasting Company and now owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Kings Island is the most visited seasonal amusement park in the U.S...
, 1974–1993) - Virginia : Doswell (Lion Country Safari at Kings Dominion, 1974–1993), Shenandoah Valley (Virginia Safari Park, 2000)
- Georgia : Pine Mountain (Wild Animal Safari, 1991)
- Florida : Loxahatchee (Lion Country Safari
- Canada
- Ontario : Rockton (African Lion SafariAfrican Lion SafariAfrican Lion Safari is a family-owned safari park situated in Flamborough, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, about west of Toronto. The mailing address is in Cambridge, Ontario. It includes more than 1,000 animals, representing over 100 species of mammals and birds from across the globe...
, 1969) - Quebec : Hemmingford (Parc Safari Africain, 1972)
- Ontario : Rockton (African Lion Safari
- Mexico : Puebla (Africam SafariAfricam SafariAfricam Safari is a Mexican zoo park that was established in 1972 by Captain Carlos Camacho Espíritu. It is located about from the city of Puebla.Africam Safari is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums .-Safari:...
, 1972) - Chile : Rancagua (Safari Park Rancagua, 2009)
- United States
- Asia
- Israel : Ramat-Gan (1974)
- Japan : MiyazakiMiyazaki, Miyazakiis the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. Located on the coast and perforated by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains...
(Safari Park, 1975), UsaUsa, Oita' is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. Usa is famous for being the location of the Usa Shrine, built in 725, the head shrine of all of Hachiman shrines in Japan.Usa is made up of three areas.*Usa, the area surrounding the Usa Shrine...
(Kyushu African Safari, 1976), MineMine, Yamaguchiis a city located in Yamaguchi, Japan.- History :The city was founded on March 31, 1954 by a merger of municipalities that departed from Mine District ....
(Akiyoshidai Safari Land, 1977), TomiokaTomioka, Gunmais a city located in Gunma, Japan.As of April 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 52,677 . The total area is 122.90 km²....
(Gunma Safari Park, 1979), SusonoSusono, Shizuokais a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2010, the city has an estimated population of 54,027 and a density of 390 persons per km²...
(Fuji Safari Park, 1980), HimejiHimeji, Hyogois a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 535,945, with 206,409 households. The total area is 534.43 km².- History :...
(Central ParkHimeji Central ParkThe is a safari park in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. The park opened in March 1984, and is the only safari park in Kansai region. It has "sister park" agreement with Nairobi National Park, Kenya. The park also incorporates an amusement park...
, 1984) - Philippines : Calauit (Calauit Safari, 1975)
- Pakistan: LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
(Lahore Zoo SafariLahore Zoo SafariLahore Zoo Safari, also called Woodland Wildlife Park, is a wildlife and safari park located in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan. The Safari is located on Raiwind Road about from the Lahore Zoo.-History:...
, 2009, formerly Lahore Wildlife Park, 1982) - Thailand : BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
(Safari WorldSafari WorldSafari World is a zoo in Bangkok, Thailand that consists of two parks named Safari Park and Marine Park. The park was opened in 1988 with a total area of for its open zoo and for its bird park.A major renovation to enhance effectiveness of land use began on April 17,1989 and its total area...
, 1988) - China : ShenzhenShenzhenShenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
(Safari Park, 1993), ShanghaiShanghaiShanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
(Wild Animal Park, 1995), GuangzhouGuangzhouGuangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
(Xiangjiang Safari Park, 1997), JinanJinanJinan is the capital of Shandong province in Eastern China. The area of present-day Jinan has played an important role in the history of the region from the earliest beginnings of civilisation and has evolved into a major national administrative, economic, and transportation hub...
(Safari Park, 1999), BadalingBadalingBadaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately northwest of urban Beijing city in Yanqing County, which is within the Beijing municipality. The portion of the wall running through the site was built during the Ming Dynasty, along with a military...
(Safari World, 2001) - Indonesia : Taman SafariTaman SafariTaman Safari Indonesia or simply Taman Safari are safari parks in Bogor at West Java, in Mount Arjuno at East Java, and in Marina Beach in Bali. Part of the same organization, they are known as Taman Safari I, II and III. The most popular is Taman Safari I.-Taman Safari I:Taman Safari is located...
, with three locations in BogorBogorBogor is a city on the island of Java in the West Java province of Indonesia. The city is located in the center of the Bogor Regency , 60 kilometers south of the Indonesian capital Jakarta...
, Mount Arjuno and BaliBaliBali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
. - Malaysia : Malacca (A'Famosa Animal World SafariA' Famosa ResortA' Famosa Resort Malaysia is located in Malacca, Malaysia, near the Simpang Ampat exit on the North South Expressway. It was named after the 16th century Portuguese fort of the same name which was once stood near the harbor of Malacca city...
) - Singapore : (Night Safari, Singapore)
- Oceania
- Australia : Warragamba (African Lion SafariAfrican Lion Safari (Warragamba)The African Lion Safari was a wildlife park that Stafford Bullen opened in 1968. It operated near Warragamba on the outskirts of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia until 1991.There was a dolphinarium in African Lion Safari.-History:...
, 1968-1991)
- Australia : Warragamba (African Lion Safari
- Africa
- Egypt : AlexandriaAlexandriaAlexandria is the second-largest city of Egypt, with a population of 4.1 million, extending about along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of the country; it is also the largest city lying directly on the Mediterranean coast. It is Egypt's largest seaport, serving...
(Africa Safari Park, 2004)
- Egypt : Alexandria
External links
- Jimmy CHIPPERFIELD, My Wild Life. Macmillan, London (1975). 219 p. ISBN 0333180445