An absolute must is the 50 minute narated monorail tour
that goes around the large habitat area. Also recommended
is the 1.75 mile walking trail.
Lion Camp
This is also one place where you can come right up to the big cats, separated only by
large glass panels from top to bottom. A second area of the exhibit is an open, grassy plain
that starts at the top of a hill and slopes gently downward. Our lion pride likes to stalk,
pounce, and wrestle with each other here.
Condor Ridge
A popular exhibit in the park features a variety of birds, reptiles and mammals unique to the North America continent.
Includes big horn sheep, porcupines, ferrets, hawks, owls and of course the endangered California Condors.
Nairobi Village
This area includes gift shops, animal and bird shows, aviaries and habitat exhibits for the smaller mammals.
At the heart of Nairobi Village is Mombasa Lagoon, surrounded by paths, wooden walkways, and a simulation of a Congo fishing village.
This peaceful watering hole is home to pelicans, storks, flamingos, and ducks, along with the many
migratory bird visitors, like herons and egrets, that are not part of the Wild Animal Park's collection
but make use of our hospitality each year! Reeds, grasses, lilies, and other water-loving plants thrive along the edges of the lagoon, creating a lovely picture.
Other Nairobi Village exhibits include the following:
Congo Fishing Village - home to gibbons and lemurs
Bee-eater Aviary - home to beautiful acrobatic little birds that capture flying insects like bees in midair.
Animal Care Center - get a chance to watch food being prepared for baby animals being hand-raised there.
Petting Kraal - kids mingle with the Park's gentlest animals: blackbuck antelope, gazelle, and several deer species roam freely in the Kraal, accepting gentle hugs and touches from guests.
Heart of Africa
This is the park's largest development. This 30-acre safari area has a 3/4-mile loop trail and allows for
closeup viewing of okapi, giraffe and other African wildlife in a natural habitat setting.
Elephant Walk
two large exhibit areas for our elephant herds: one for our Asian elephant group and another one for our African elephants.
An elevated walking path called the Elephant Overlook takes you out between the two exhibit areas to see what our pachyderms are up to.
Lorikeet Landing
Giant bird aviary resembles the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea - the natural habitat of the green-nape lorikeet.
These beautiful, colorful birds are also known as brush-tongued parrots because their tongues are specially adapted to extract nectar and pollen from flowers.
Visitors have a hands-on opportunity these pretty creatures their favorite meal - a small cup of special nectar.
Hidden Jungle
Exhibits secrets of the rainforest. Look for special exhibit of colorful butterflies in the early Springtime.
African Aviary
Located just beyond the Wild Animal Park's entrance turnstiles, this aviary is designed to show a wide variety of African birdlife. Some of the species are rare in the wild and others are seldom seen in collections.
Kilimanjaro Walk
1.75 mile trail past the cageless enclosures of elephants, rhinos, tigers and lions, as well as the Park's extensive botanical gardens.
Kupanda Falls Botanical Center
1.25 mile winding trail past the park's botanical gardens.
Cheetah Run Safari
Weekends - by reservation only;
Small groups of spectators travel to a beautiful, rustic camp at the Wild Animal Park called Cheetah Outpost.
From here you'll prepare to feel the wind whoosh by as the sleek African cat bolts past, mere feet away, after a mechanical rabbit lure on a track.
In addition to seeing the fastest land mammal running, the 11/2-hour experience includes up-close encounters with
other African wildlife, light refreshments, and a 5x7 photo of our cheetah.
Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center (HVMC)
Closed to public;
Guided tours by reservation only;
A state-of-the-art animal hospital located at the Wild Animal Park. Considered to be the
largest and most sophisticated zoo animal hospital in the world, it has treatment rooms,
a central surgery room, intensive care wards, and a special area where X rays can be taken
on critters from small to large. There are also individual rooms for animals waiting for
treatment or recovering from surgery, with windows or skylights and outdoor sunbathing areas!
