WHO IS SAFARI WEST

The natural world awaits you.

Faster is not always better. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, instant communication and instant gratification, Safari West stands as a tangible testament to the joy of the natural world, where the pace of life is dictated not by deadlines, but by nature.

Nestled on 400 acres in the heart of California's wine country, Safari West is home for over 400 exotic mammals and birds. Not a zoo, not a drive-through park, it's a wildlife preserve where the whole family can experience some of nature's most beautiful animals in a natural habitat.

Established by Peter Lang in 1979, Safari West gained membership in the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, one of only six private facilities in North America to belong to that prestigious organization. The ongoing mission of Safari West is wildlife preservation through breeding, education, research and public interaction.
What happens at Safari West?

Safari West serves two important functions: first and foremost, we are a wildlife preserve, with several important ongoing projects such as:

• The propagation of endangered species. Safari West is the home of zebras, giraffes, cheetahs and many more exotic creatures
• Under the directorship of Nancy Lang, Safari West is breeding several endangered bird species
• Conservation programs are in place for two species of Saharan Desert antelope now extinct in the wild.