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=='''About Behind the Scenes: Lions  at the Safari Park 2014'''==
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=='''About Behind the Scenes: Lion & Friends at the Safari Park 2015'''==
  
Venture behind the scenes at Lion Camp and tour around the perimeter of the Park’s field enclosures.  Will include at least one additional behind- the-scenes visit as well as an animal feeding opportunity.
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"Come face to face with lions behind the scenes at Lion Camp! You'll also tour around the perimeter of our large [Asia] field habitats and visit a second behind-the-scenes area for a feeding opportunity with one of our hoofed animals."
  
*Guided tour around the perimeter of the field enclosures
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*'''Animal Presentation''' at Wildlife Workshop (formerly known as Education Compound)
*Behind-the-scenes visit to Lion Camp
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:*They will see a Lion (not just empty bedrooms) as one or more will always be inside for us but there won't be a keeper or any special "interaction" with the lions
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:*At least two animals; one touchable, some feedable
*Behind-the-scenes visit to at least one additional species: Elephants, Rhino, Okapi, Cheetahs, Somali Wild Ass, Zebras, Przewalski’s Wild Horses
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*Feeding opportunity (for hoofstock species; '''not for cats!''')
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*'''Feeding Opportunity''' (for hoof stock species--'''not for cats!)'''
:*Feeding not guaranteed, of course; as always, based on animals' behavior and willingness to participate!
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*Some walking
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:*Rhino at Cable Yard, most often, but no guarantees!
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:*Can also be Elephants, Somali Wild Ass, Zebras, Przewalski’s Wild Horses
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*'''A "look" at the field enclosures''' (mainly Asia loop; about 10 minutes)
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:*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
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:*We want to avoid duplicating Africa Tram route, which is already included with Admission, and takes longer to drive
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*'''BTS with Lions!'''
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:*Currently behind the scenes at the new lion "cub camp" with cubs Ken and Dixie, the brother and sister born at the Safari Park in December 2013
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::*Cubs born on June 22, 2014 are '''not''' on view at the Park
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:*May see other lion(s)
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:*No keeper or any special "interaction" with the lions
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*Some walking involved
  
  
 
'''NOTE: Subject to change'''
 
'''NOTE: Subject to change'''
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=='''ADA'''==
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* To book, please call Reservation Sales at 619-718-3000
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* No service animals permitted on tour
  
  
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* 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult
 
* 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult
 
*Children must be able to walk as strollers cannot be taken on tour
 
*Children must be able to walk as strollers cannot be taken on tour
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=='''Capacity'''==
 
=='''Capacity'''==
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*'''Changes or cancellations are not permitted.'''
 
*'''Changes or cancellations are not permitted.'''
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=='''Check In'''==
 
=='''Check In'''==
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*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.
 
*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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=='''Frequency'''==
 
=='''Frequency'''==
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=='''Miscellaneous'''==
 
=='''Miscellaneous'''==
  
* Late guests will be admitted only up to 5 minutes past advertised tour time
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*Late guests will be admitted only up to 5 minutes past advertised tour time
* ADA: Please call Reservation Sales at 619-718-3000 to complete reservation.
 
* No service animals.
 
 
*Children must be able to walk as strollers cannot be taken on tour
 
*Children must be able to walk as strollers cannot be taken on tour
 
*No restroom break (unless absolutely necessary)
 
*No restroom break (unless absolutely necessary)
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=='''Parking'''==
 
=='''Parking'''==
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* A nominal parking fee is paid upon arrival.
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=='''Program Advisements'''==
 
=='''Program Advisements'''==
  
*No service animals
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*NO Selfie sticks
 
*No tripods  
 
*No tripods  
 
*No food or drink except for water
 
*No food or drink except for water
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*This is an all-weather event
 
*This is an all-weather event
 
*Parking fee is not included and is paid upon arrival
 
*Parking fee is not included and is paid upon arrival
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=='''Ratios'''==
 
=='''Ratios'''==
  
 
*N/A
 
*N/A

Latest revision as of 16:58, 14 July 2015

About Behind the Scenes: Lion & Friends at the Safari Park 2015

"Come face to face with lions behind the scenes at Lion Camp! You'll also tour around the perimeter of our large [Asia] field habitats and visit a second behind-the-scenes area for a feeding opportunity with 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!)
  • Rhino at Cable Yard, most 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 Lions!
  • Currently behind the scenes at the new lion "cub camp" with cubs Ken and Dixie, the brother and sister born at the Safari Park in December 2013
  • Cubs born on June 22, 2014 are not on view at the Park
  • May see other lion(s)
  • No keeper or any special "interaction" with the lions
  • 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: Lions 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