One of the most popular and well known tourist attractions in Southern California is the San Diego Zoo. Most people outside of California Cheap Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys , however, aren aware of an even better wildlife experience which is just a short drive from the Zoo, in the northern part of San Diego County, the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Like the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park is operated by the Zoological Society of San Diego which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and education of endangered species and their habitats. Ie been to the Park many times while growing up in Southern California Wholesale Flyers Jerseys , but my last visit was special because it was with my five year old daughter who has never been there before. It was an experience that yielded many cool pictures and a great time that I won soon forget.
The San Diego Wild Animal Park opened in 1972, and many of the attractions that were there for the opening are still around today. The Park is not set up like a traditional zoo because most of the exhibits are in an open area on acres of land. This allows the Park to keep herds of different species that interact with each other in an environment that simulates their natural habitat. Because of this, the animals display many of their natural behaviors, providing Park visitors with a better understanding of how they live.
The Wild Animal Park most popular attraction is the Wgasa Bush Line Railway which takes visitors on a 3 mile, 40 minute journey through most of the Park main areas and then into the San Pasqual Valley. The valley is divided into different areas Cheap Flyers Jerseys , each representing different regions such as North Africa, South Africa, the Asian Plains, and the Mongolian Steppe. The tour also offers a live narration by the tram driver which really succeeds in educating the riders about each species on display. For instance, I never knew that a herd of rhinos is known as a crash. This attraction is perfect for older kids and adults Cheap Isaac Ratcliffe Jersey , but younger children may become a little restless due to the ride length of time. In the spring of 2007, the old railway is going to be replaced by a new and more modern transportation system.
