robert the zebra
LOCATION: Nairobi Station
SHOWTIMES: Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
If you've ever wanted to have a conversation with a zebra—or even if it never crossed your mind—this is your chance! Robert the Zebra lives in digital, animated form on a large screen where he can see the people who have come to visit. He asks questions, cracks jokes, talks about zebra life, and is very curious about humans.
Animal Encounters
Each day in October, meet some of our furry, feathered, and scaley friends and the keepers that take care of them!
Schedule of Appearances:
9:30 a.m. –Noon: Animal Ambassador Stage
Noon & 2 p.m.: Okavango Outpost Lawn
1 p.m.: Benbough Amphitheater
2:00–4:30 p.m.: Animal Ambassador Stage
TIGER TALES
LOCATION: Administration Stage
Times: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Children ages 2–5, along with their favorite grown-up, will enjoy a storybook reading followed by an animal presentation. Each program will focus on a theme involving wildlife and nature.
FREQUENT FLYERS
LOCATION: Benbough Amphitheater
Times: Daily, 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Frequent Flyers offers spectacular flights and focuses on a variety of birds from around the world. You'll find this program engaging as you watch birds free flying, offering a chance to see the feathered cast's natural talents. With over 40 different species and growing, no two shows are the same. Frequent Flyers is full of great fun, natural history, fantastic stories, and, of course, lots of birds!
All about Lions!
LOCATION: Lion Camp
Times: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
Ever wondered what it takes to hang with the pride at the Safari Park? Learn all about our Lion Camp cats from an animal expert.
cheetah run
LOCATION: Shiley's Cheetah Run, located near Lion Camp
Times: Daily, 3:30 p.m.
Meet our cheetahs and their trainers in this up-close-and-personal presentation of just how fast a cheetah really is. Don't forget your camera!
Gorillas
LOCATION: Gorilla Forest
Times: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.
Get an update on our youngster, little Monroe, and the rest of his troop each Sunday!
Elephant Enrichment
LOCATION: Elephant Viewing Patio
Times: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m.
Watch our African elephant herd enjoy morning treats. You can also catch our elephants every day on our LIVE Elephant Cam!
Elephant Demonstration
LOCATION: Tembo Stadium
Times: Daily, 1:30 p.m.
Learn how keepers work with elephants to train them and provide enrichment activities.
Wings of the World Bird Feedings
LOCATION: Wings of the World
Times: Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Some birds love to eat bugs, and now's your chance to watch them feed on creepy crawly things while learning all about our feathered friends.
Flamingos
LOCATION: Safari Basecamp
Times: Sundays, 1 p.m.
Learn all about our flock of lesser flamingos.
Nairobi Station
LOCATION: Nairobi Village
Times: Ongoing throughout the day
Enjoy close-up animal encounters, see babies in the care center, play drums in an African village, and dance along with Robert the Zebra in our new hands-on area!
Red River Hogs
LOCATION: Nairobi Village
Times: Saturdays, 1 p.m.
They're cute, they're red, and they're hogs. Learn all about our rambunctious red river hogs from the people who take care of them.
Training Talk
LOCATION: Benbough Amphitheater
Times: 11 a.m.
One of our animal behavior specialists will let you in on some of the secrets of how animals at the Park are trained.
Petting Kraal Enrichment
LOCATION: Petting Kraal
Times: Saturdays & Sundays, approximately 1:30 p.m.
With three kinds of small goats, the Petting Kraal has become a place where kids meet kids! Come see their keepers add a little enrichment fun every weekend!
Activity Booths
Times: Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Show kids the wonders of the wild at booths located throughout the Safari Park this October. We'll get their imaginations cranking, unleash their creative sides, and encourage exploration of the natural world with fun, educational, kid-friendly activities. Enter the Safari Park’s coloring contest at Art in the Park, get crafty with Junior Naturalist, learn about Animal Enrichment, and more at the Safari Park's Kids' Activity Booths!
Kids Art in the Park
LOCATION: Nairobi Village
Junior Naturalist
LOCATION: Schroeder Plaza, near gorilla statue
Animal Enrichment
LOCATION: Safari Base Camp across from Thorntree Terrace
Giraffe biofact Station
LOCATION: Covered Walkway across from Petting Kraal
Elephant Biofact Stations
LOCATION: Covered Walkway across from Petting Kraal
