Sometimes we responsible adults just have to give in to our inner child and bask in that amazing feeling of awe and wonder that we barely remember these days.
About twenty miles before we reached our destination, Palm Beach, we saw the sign loom larger on the road in front of us LION COUNTRY SAFARI. Jim and I looked at each other and quickly said “have you ever been there?” Neither of us had, though we both had heard of the place when we were youngsters and secretly longed to visit, so there really was no debate. We turned off the highway with a quick last minute left into the park to finally see the amazing African wildlife at Lion Country Safari.
About twenty miles before we reached our destination, Palm Beach, we saw the sign loom larger on the road in front of us LION COUNTRY SAFARI. Jim and I looked at each other and quickly said “have you ever been there?” Neither of us had, though we both had heard of the place when we were youngsters and secretly longed to visit, so there really was no debate. We turned off the highway with a quick last minute left into the park to finally see the amazing African wildlife at Lion Country Safari.
Since this is a “drive-thru” adventure, naturally, they have dozens of signs that say “Keep Windows Rolled Up for Safety” and “DO NOT Open Windows!” But that didn’t keep Jim from wanting to do just that in order to get better photos. After a brief argument over whether we would obey the rules or not (I won on that one and the windows were kept tightly sealed except for when we cracked it slightly to stick the lens through the top to take a really good picture of the awesome Rhinos. (We do not condone or recommend this behavior!)
The park is separated into simulated ecological zones of Africa so driving through them was quite interesting and as we listened to the CD provided upon entry, we learned a lot about the African animals we were viewing.
I had forgotten that as a couple of old boomers, we could still laugh in amazement as two Ostriches ran up to the car to check us out close up, or excitedly point at baby Giraffes and stare with awed admiration at the huge Rhinoceros with a tiny white bird riding its back.
Here are a few photos from that brief journey into the heart of Africa!
The park is separated into simulated ecological zones of Africa so driving through them was quite interesting and as we listened to the CD provided upon entry, we learned a lot about the African animals we were viewing.
I had forgotten that as a couple of old boomers, we could still laugh in amazement as two Ostriches ran up to the car to check us out close up, or excitedly point at baby Giraffes and stare with awed admiration at the huge Rhinoceros with a tiny white bird riding its back.
Here are a few photos from that brief journey into the heart of Africa!
The Aldabra Tortoise is one of the largest land tortoises found anywhere in the world. Native to coastal islands near Madagascar
The South American Rhea is the fourth largest of all birds in the world today. The Brown Pelican is not from Africa, but Lion Country Safari serves as a rehabilitation center for the birds since 1984.
Kudu found in the grasslands below the Sahara Desert
Ostrich, the world's largest bird. This female is checking us out!
Antelopes, Impalas and Sables
Gemsbok
The Ankole-Watusi is a breed of cattle originally native to Africa. Its large, distinctive horns, that can reach up to 8 feet (2.4 m) from tip to tip.
Some type of Water Buffalo I think!
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I can only believe that if Jim and had such a great time watching the animals as we drove through the park, children of all ages would love it too!
Be sure to check out their website because in addition to the “drive-thru” safari, there are lots of other family fun things to do and see at Lion Country Safari!
Be sure to check out their website because in addition to the “drive-thru” safari, there are lots of other family fun things to do and see at Lion Country Safari!
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