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=='''About Behind the Scenes: Tiger & Friends at the Safari Park 2015'''==

"Get close to a tiger when you go behind the scenes at our new Tiger Trail! We'll also stop at our elephant enclosure, where you'll see how we care for our elephants. And you'll have chance to offer tasty treats to one of our hoofed animals."

*'''Animal Presentation''' at Wildlife Workshop (formerly known as Education Compound)

:*At least two animals; one touchable, some feedable

*'''Feeding Opportunity''' (for hoof stock species--'''not for cats!)'''

:*Okapi, often, but no guarantees!

:*Can also be Elephants, Somali Wild Ass, Zebras, Przewalski’s Wild Horses

*'''A "look" at the field enclosures''' (mainly Asia loop; about 10 minutes)

:*We may go to Africa loop if more feeding opportunities are needed, but we try to mainly do Asia loop since this is the only way to see Asia

:*We want to avoid duplicating Africa Tram route, which is already included with Admission, and takes longer to drive

*'''BTS with Tigers!'''

:*Currently behind the scenes in the new, state-of-the-art custom-designed keeper areas

:*Usually one or two tigers off exhibit in keeper areas

:*No keeper or any special "interaction" with the tigers

:*Tour ends in Tiger Trail so guests can walk the experience and see the tigers on exhibit

*Some walking involved

'''NOTE: Subject to change'''

=='''ADA'''==

* To book, please call Reservation Sales at 619-718-3000
* No service animals permitted on tour

=='''Admission'''==

*Admission is '''NOT''' included in the price of Behind the Scenes: Tigers and is '''required'''. Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.

=='''Age Restrictions'''==

* 3 (no exceptions). Children under age 3 (lap children) are not permitted
* 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult
*Children must be able to walk as strollers cannot be taken on tour

=='''Capacity'''==

*Join-in Tour
*Minimum: 1
*Maximum: 10

=='''Change / Cancel Policy'''==

*'''Changes or cancellations are not permitted.'''

=='''Check In'''==

*'''15 minutes''' prior to scheduled time
* Location: '''Lockers''' near the front entrance

*NOTE: Please allow suffient time for travel to the Safari Park, parking, and to find Check In location inside park. Allow additional time for busy peak and holiday periods.

=='''Frequency'''==

*Daily, year round, at various times

=='''Miscellaneous'''==

*Late guests will be admitted only up to 5 minutes past advertised tour time
*Children must be able to walk as strollers cannot be taken on tour
*No restroom break (unless absolutely necessary)

=='''Parking'''==

* A nominal parking fee is paid upon arrival.

=='''Program Advisements'''==

*NO Selfie sticks
*No tripods
*No food or drink except for water
**Medical exceptions can be made
*No smoking
*No restroom break
*No camera supplies will be provided
*No large or bulky camera equipment; no tripods except as used as monopods
*Strollers cannot be taken on tour
*May be cancelled due to safety reasons
*This is an all-weather event
*Parking fee is not included and is paid upon arrival

=='''Ratios'''==

*N/A

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	*Admission is '''NOT''' included in the price of Behind the Scenes Safaris and is '''required'''. Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.		*Admission is '''NOT''' included in the price of Behind the Scenes Safaris and is '''required'''. Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.
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	=='''Age Restrictions'''==		=='''Age Restrictions'''==

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 =='''Admission'''==
-**Admission is '''NOT''' included in the price of Behind the Scenes Safaris and is '''required'''.  Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.
+*Admission is '''NOT''' included in the price of Behind the Scenes Safaris and is '''required'''.  Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.
 =='''Age Restrictions'''==

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 *Minimum age is 3 years old
 *No lap children permitted
-*17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid Adult
+*15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult
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 =='''Check In'''==
-*'''10 minutes''' prior to scheduled time
+*'''10 minutes''' prior to tour time
-* Location:  '''Lockers''' near the front entrance
+*Location: Next to Cart Safaris at Okavango Outpost. Look for the Behind the Scenes icon on our Park map (next to Africa Tram).  '''Allow approximately 30 minutes to walk from front turnstiles.'''
 *NOTE: Please allow suffient time for travel to the Safari Park, parking, and to find Check In location inside park. Allow additional time for busy peak and holiday periods.
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 =='''Ratios'''==
-*N/A
+*Adult/Child Ratio 1A/2C

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 =='''About Behind the Scenes: Cheetah & Friends at the Safari Park'''==
-Venture behind the scenes at Benbough Amphitheater to meet one of our cheetah ambassadors.  Will include at least one additional behind-the-scenes visit, an up-close animal presentation with additional animal ambassadors, an animal feeding opportunity, and a look at the Park’s field enclosures.
+Venture behind the scenes at Benbough Amphitheater to meet one of our cheetah ambassadors; learn more about cheetah conservation and how we care for the Safari Park’s cheetahs.  In addition, enjoy another up-close encounter with one of the Safari Park’s animals and a journey around the Safari Park’s multi-species field enclosures to view a wide variety of African and Asian animals.
-Explore on foot and by cart to keeper-only areas.
+Tour includes:
-*'''Animal Presentation''' at Wildlife Workshop (formerly known as Education Compound)
+*Partial Asia Loop around our Asia field exhibits
-*If you have guests interested in doing both a Lion and Tiger tour, please let them know that the 11:30 Lion tour has the same feeding opportunity as the Tiger tour (Okapi)
+*Animal Presentation with Cheetah ambassador

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	Explore on foot and by cart to keeper-only areas.		Explore on foot and by cart to keeper-only areas.

		+	*'''Animal Presentation''' at Wildlife Workshop (formerly known as Education Compound)
		+	:*At least two animals; one touchable, some feedable
		+	*'''Feeding Opportunity''' (for hoof stock species--'''not for cats!)'''
		+	:*Okapi, often, but no guarantees!
		+	:*Can also be Elephants, Somali Wild Ass, Zebras, Przewalski’s Wild Horses
		+	*'''A "look" at the field enclosures''' (mainly Asia loop; about 10 minutes)
		+	:*We may go to Africa loop if more feeding opportunities are needed, but we try to mainly do Asia loop since this is the only way to see Asia
		+	:*We want to avoid duplicating Africa Tram route, which is already included with Admission, and takes longer to drive
		+	*'''BTS with a Cheetah!'''
		+	:*Currently held behind the scenes at the Benbough Amphitheater
		+	::*No cheetah bedroom visits
		+	:*First guests will meet another exotic species
		+	::*May be another cat (no guarantees--don't mention!)
		+	:*Guests will see cheetah and dog companion (specific cheetah and dog pair subject to change)
		+	::*No keeper or any special "interaction" with the cheetah
		+	::*No photos '''with''' cheetah; guests can take pictures of cheetah
		+	*Some walking involved

	*If you have guests interested in doing both a Lion and Tiger tour, please let them know that the 11:30 Lion tour has the same feeding opportunity as the Tiger tour (Okapi)		*If you have guests interested in doing both a Lion and Tiger tour, please let them know that the 11:30 Lion tour has the same feeding opportunity as the Tiger tour (Okapi)