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Where comfort meets the wild

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Dining in the Wild

A South African braai experience

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Your visit makes a difference

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Signature Experience

Go Behind the Scenes for this Animal Enrichment Experience and See Wildlife Thrive!

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Give the Gift of the Wild

Moments they’ll never forget

A Gift that Gives Back

Private Safaris

Come face-to-face with the wildest animals around on your very own Private Safari Adventure!

Private Safaris

Safari West's Next Chapter

Still wild. Moving forward together.

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Adopt an Animal

Get Closer to the Animals You Love!

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See the Experience

Safari West brings the magic of Africa to California, offering guests the thrill of a safari without leaving the country.

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Ibis, Sacred

Long associated with the Egyptian deity Thoth, scribe of the gods and god of wisdom and writing and more.

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Safari West Calendar of Events

Safari West Presents! Fishing Cat Conservancy

Friday May 8, 2026 | 8:00pm – 8:30pm

Conservation Dinner Series: Dr. Ashwin Naidu of Fishing Cat Conservancy joins us in the elephant room after dinner to talk about the fishing cats.

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World Migratory Bird Day

Saturday May 9, 2026 | 10:00am – 3:00pm

Migration Event on the Lawn Join us as we come together to celebrate animal migrations at Safari West. This World Migratory Bird Day, we’re hosting a special event for our...

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Inspiring Wildlife Posts

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...

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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...

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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...

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