San Diego Safari Park Roar-n-Snore
The Roar-n-Snore is a sleepover at the Safari Park! Attendees can park in the upper-most reserved lot and the check-in is right there. The bags are collected and taken by van to the campsite, so you don't have to lug them down on your own. After the very efficient 4:15 PM check-in, we gathered under the nearby trees and met an animal ambassador - a South American armadillo. It was very cute and had a blast looking for grubs under the mulch. This is a different species from the type found in the United States (nine-banded).
The waterbuck slept just at the edge of the lights
In the morning, I went down at 6:15 AM to see the lions again. The Safari Park is trying to give the animals more control of if and when they go out on public exhibit. The male lion bounded out from the night enclosure with a huge roar and busied himself inspecting his area. There was coffee and I grabbed a cup and saw the elephants start their day. There are always very knowledgeable guides around to answer questions. They know a lot about the history and stories of the individual animals. Breakfast was a buffet with eggs, French toast and bacon.
Then, we saw the cheetah run. The cheetah chases a lure and can reach a speed of over 60 mph. The cheetah was having so much fun, she was allowed to run three times.
Our final activity was a bird encounter with a crowned crane and an eagle owl. The birds were brought right up to us. Very impressive! Our bags were waiting for us at the exit.
I had the most basic package. The tent came with eight sleeping pads, a lantern and a trash bucket. It has a solid tarp floor. I brought a sleeping bag and pillow and was warm and comfortable. My suggestion is to also bring a camping chair. I found it awkward to put on my shoes without a chair. A good flashlight is a must!
This blur is a cheetah at full run
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