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The popular drive-through adventure reopens on Saturday, March 19 on the Jersey Shore. The 350-acre wildlife preserve will debut new animals, memorable guest enhancements, increased capacity and a new audio tour, park officials said.
Three adorable and graceful giraffe calves were born in the safari this winter and join the safari’s “tower” (group) of 13 giraffes. Native to Africa, giraffes are the tallest land mammal on Earth. They can stand up to 17 feet tall and weigh from 1,500 to 3,000 pounds. Giraffes are considered “vulnerable to extinction;”
Other spring animal additions include:
Six-year-old Sawyer joins three adult female Southern White Rhinoceros in the Afrikka section of the safari. Sawyer and his fellow rhinos are one of the world’s last remaining “mega-herbivores” – a large animal that eats mainly plants.
Two Asian water buffalo calves – Two adorable Asian water buffalo calves join the Afrikka section. While they bear some similarities to their African cousins, the Cape buffalo, these are domesticated animals.
Two sable antelope calves – This striking, horse-like antelope from Africa boasts a tufted tail, mane and impressive, ringed horns that curve like a scimitar.
Two baby red lechwe calves – Identifiable by their reddish fur, white-ringed eyes and tall horns reaching up to three feet long, this type of antelope is usually found near aquatic areas in Zambia and Botswana and are considered a “near threatened species” in the wild.
Throughout the spring, guests can expect to see additional babies including American bison, zebra, aoudad, kangaroo, dama gazelle, blackbuck and more, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
Safari improvements include:
A New Audio Tour – Guest can immerse themselves in the animal world with a new audio tour. Energetic narrators will showcase 11 simulated natural habitats featuring more than 70 different species of animals. The audio tour is free and can be streamed from any mobile device;
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