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Author: Safari West Staff

A Little Lemur, A Big Joy: Welcome Baby Arlo to Safari West!

In a world that can often feel chaotic, sometimes the best reminders of joy come in the tiniest of packages. At Safari West, we are thrilled to introduce our newest (and...

March 3, 2025 by Safari West Staff

Meet our hand-reared kookaburra chick

Meet our youngest laughing kookaburra chick, currently being hand-reared by our animal staff at Safari West. Early in the morning on July 7th, keepers found this little one in the...

July 26, 2024 by Safari West Staff

Safari West’s Heroic Effort Saves Critically Ill Newborn Giraffe

On June 26, 2024, Safari West welcomed its 52nd giraffe calf, Safiri, whose name means "Journey" in Swahili. From the moment of her birth, Safiri's journey became a fight for...

July 19, 2024 by Safari West Staff

Caregivers’ View of Otto’s First Year!

Erika Defer, our Assistant Animal Collections Manager, shared a few memories of milestones from Otto the Rhino's first year. We hope you enjoy following along and...

April 9, 2024 by Safari West Staff

You OTTO know it’s my birthday!

Otto was born to proud parents, Eesha and Ongava on April 2nd, 2023. Named in honor of Peter Lang's father, Otto, our young rhinoceros holds a special place in the...

April 2, 2024 by Safari West Staff

Honoring Earth Day and Otto’s Inaugural Spring at Safari West!

Spring has finally sprung at Safari West, painting our landscape with vibrant hues and lively energy! As rain showers come and go, and greenery erupts across our hills, we eagerly...

March 17, 2024 by Safari West Staff

Join Our Safari West Team: Unleash Your Passion for Nature!

Are you an inquisitive outdoor adventurer with a deep love for wildlife and a desire to make a difference? Safari West invites you to be part of our team as...

November 14, 2023 by Safari West Staff

Historic first-ever white rhino baby born at Safari West

Cute Baby Rhino Alert! Sound the (rhino) horns! Safari West is overjoyed to announce the birth of our first-ever Southern white rhino baby born to mother, Eesha, and father, Ongava. The calf...

April 4, 2023 by Safari West Staff

Safari West Celebrates 30 Years of Wildlife and Wonder!

Cheers to the New Year and Happy 30th birthday to us! It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 since we opened our doors and invited the world to enjoy a taste...

January 17, 2023 by Safari West Staff