African Savanna
The African Savanna is the first stage of A Wilder Vision. Sitting on 10 acres of existing Zoo land, the Savanna allows guests to see giraffes, springbok, ostriches and more in one habitat. This habitat is surrounded by shaded walkways and an aviary with a variety of bird species for Zoo visitors to discover. A hippo river includes spectacular above-water and underwater viewing. The habitat also includes an elevated deck for giraffe feeding, restaurants, shaded viewing areas, private event space and much more.
A trip through the African Savanna gives guests multiple panoramic views to watch several species sharing a habitat. Reticulated giraffes, two African antelope species (lesser kudu and springbok) and a variety of African birds share this open space modeled after the spacious African grasslands. Guests can feed giraffes directly from the raised observation deck, making for an unforgettable experience. Varying shades of pink accent the Savanna’s watering holes as flocks of greater and lesser flamingos socialize in the water. An aviary sits amidst the African Savanna flora. Hippos drift, float and swim through a lazy river. A 70-foot-long underwater viewing area allows for an up-close-and-personal experience with the animals while they are fully submerged, as hippos spend most of their time underwater. Southern black rhinos roam the perimeters of the savanna. Guests can observe these magnificent animals from multiple viewing areas surrounding the habitats. Just across the brush, a mob of meerkats also call the savanna home.
