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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a sprawling 1,800-acre wildlife park in the San Pasqual Valley near Escondido, California, which opened in 1972. It is home to more than 3,000 animals across over 300 species, and its open-range savanna habitats let visitors watch giraffes, rhinos, and other animals living in mixed herds up close via the Africa Tram and open-air safari tours. It holds one of the world's largest collections of hoofed mammals and plays a central role in the recovery of the California condor.

Opened
1972 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 54 years of history

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Exterior of San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park basic information
TypeZoo
LocationUnited StatesEscondido
Opened1972 Source
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Hours08:00–16:00 Source

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When did it open, and what was it formerly called?
It opened on May 10, 1972, and was known as the San Diego Wild Animal Park until renamed in 2010. Source
How can visitors see the animals up close?
Via the Africa Tram, a guided expedition around the savanna habitats, and open-air experiences through the grasslands. Source

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