Journey Into Africa At The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park

Africa is one of the largest continents on the planet. In fact, it is the second largest on the planet. It would take you more than a lifetime to see everything because it is just that big. At the San Diego Zoo, they have a Journey Into Africa tour that can provide you with a little taste what it's like. This continent has a high density rate and its wildlife is diverse and continuing to grow.

This tour is located at the Wild Animal Park within the Zoo. In order to start at the beginning, you must board at the Simba Station. The tour lasts four about a half an hour and runs for about two-and-a half miles. This tour opened in March 2007 and is fun and very educational. The African Express tour vehicle will guide you through a multi-media presentation with maps and videos. You will get to see the dense forests, deserts and other African habitats.

You will also see rhinos, giraffes, antelope and other breeds of animals that are usually found in Africa. You will hear about endangered species and about them being violated. They're being forced out by others, including other animals and people. This tour will also enlighten you on a conservation campaign that's taking place there.

During the tour, you'll get to explore more about wildlife and see the size of a rhino or a buffalo. You will also see ostriches and other bird species. These are the same kinds of animals you would see if you were actually living in Africa. Including different types of birds would help the mixture of animals within Africa.

This tour is involved in the greenforest. At the zoo, there are several African trees that have been planted and will grow into a replica of a Central African forest. There is also a waterhole that will be used for pink pelicans to procreate and reproduce. The area won't be just for pelicans, it will be for storks and vultures as well. Also included in this project are bongos, red river hogs and Vaal rheboks, which are small antelope.

The tour will guide you through South Africa. You will be able to see Grevy's zebras. In North Africa, there are animals that live in the Sahara Desert. You will also find red deer and red-fronted gazelle. Also, you will get to see oryx and Ankole cattle, which are different species and will get your attention. Continuing in North Africa, the tour will go through East Africa.

You will get a chance to see the impalas, gnus with white beards and more gazelles. You will also get to see more giraffes and more rhinos. These rhinos will be Southern white. As you come to the end of your tour, this will not be the end of your journey. This tour was designed so that you would be able to experience the animal culture in Africa. You will also know what the animals have to go through to keep from becoming lost or extinct.

The Journey Into Africa tour will be one that you or your family will never forget.

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