Author: Safari West Staff

Kimberly Robertson Prepares Safari West for Future Fires

Safari West has always focused on wildlife conservation. Our mission and message center on protecting the wild creatures of the Earth. Usually, we mean protecting them in their native ranges,...

September 24, 2019 by Safari West Staff

His name is Obi!

The fans have spoken! Of the semi-finalists (Apollo, Kayode, Obi, Taki, Herbie, and Freckles), Obi won! Join us in welcoming Obi to our tower of giraffes, and after a month, he...

August 31, 2019 by Safari West Staff

It’s a Boy! Safari West Welcomes a Baby Patas Monkey

Welcome to the Safari West family little patas monkey! Proud parents Izzie and Maurice welcomed a brand new baby into the world in early September. The tiny primate arrived hale and...

September 26, 2018 by Safari West Staff

Happy National Zoo Keeper Week!

For 25 years Safari West has dedicated itself to wildlife education and conservation. Many thousands of people have visited our preserve and gone home with a deeper appreciation of the wild creatures and places...

July 19, 2018 by Safari West Staff

“Save The Snakes” Slithers Into Our Hearts

An Evening of Serpentine Fun Earlier this month, friend of Safari West Michael Starkey joined us as part of our ongoing Conservation Dinner Series. Taking place throughout the year, this series allows us...

June 29, 2018 by Safari West Staff

Happy World Oceans Day!

What is World Oceans Day? Since 2002, people across the globe have honored June 8th as World Oceans Day. The point of this annual event is to recognize and honor the...

June 8, 2018 by Safari West Staff

We took 4th place in the USA TODAY 10Best Safari Parks

Each year, USA TODAY asks their readers to vote for the best wildlife preserve in the country. This year, Safari West was honored to find itself in the running. We...

May 8, 2018 by Safari West Staff

Safari West founder Peter Lang receives the 2018 American Red Cross Animal Rescue Hero Award

As the Tubb's Fire raged toward Safari West, Peter found he couldn't leave his preserve undefended. Thanks to his fight to save nearly a thousand animals with little more a...

May 3, 2018 by Safari West Staff

Farewell to our Beloved Thula

We at Safari West are sad to announce the passing of one of the founding animals in our cheetah program: Thula. Thula and her sister Gijima were born in August...

March 6, 2018 by Safari West Staff