Giraffes, cheetahs, and zebras live much closer than you might think. Only a stone's throw away from Creekside Park, Safari West houses African animals in a setting that evokes their natural habitat across the world. It's no wonder that this natural zoo is hands-down the most talked-about attraction in Santa Rosa, racking up more than 400 reviews on Yelp and more than 550 on TripAdvisor.

Safari West touts conservation as the best way to pay homage to Mother Earth and her residents, which is why it offers safe haven to so many exotic creatures. Go on a safari of the "Sonoma Serengeti" to get up close and personal with those giraffes and zebras for a couple of hours, or stay overnight with them in one of the luxury tents set up around the serengeti. Either way, you'll get a glimpse of some creatures that you won't see in the wild (at least in Santa Rosa) at Safari West.

Safari West
3115 Porter Creek Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 579-2551
www.safariwest.com
www.yelp.com/biz/safari-west-santa-rosa

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