Behind the Scenes: Cheetah & Friends

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.

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)

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

• Minimum age is 3 years old
• No lap children permitted
• 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid Adult

Capacity

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

Change / Cancel Policy

• Changes or cancellations are not permitted.

Check In

• 10 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