Safari West

Safari West Safari tours and glamping on the Sonoma Serengeti — where conservation, education, and wildlife stewardship come to life. Always has been, always will be.
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At Safari West it's all about the animals.

06/19/2026

Quiet mornings and large branches 🌿

Tarragon the greater kudu and friends enjoyed a big ol' branch for second breakfast this morning — browsing, crunching, and sharing the best bites together, with special mention to the one aoudad, Kemiri, mixed into the crowd.

📹: Ellie

06/18/2026

Just Kwesi being Kwesi. 🤪🦒

06/15/2026

It’s never a bad day for a goodie basket 🐭🪲

Hank the Abyssinian ground hornbill enjoying the finer things in life: roses, eggs, mice, and a few intriguing hexapods to investigate along the way.

Ground hornbills use their large bills to forage through grasses and debris while searching for insects and other tasty snacks.

📹: Erika

06/14/2026

What’s better than one nyala calf?

Two. ❤️

No, they’re not twins! Our first nyala calf recently got a new playmate, and the pair have been enjoying exploring and growing up together.

📸: Erica

06/13/2026

National Pigeon Day calls for a bird that's impossible to overlook.

With its delicate crest, striking red eyes, and brilliant blue plumage, this blue-crowned pigeon is a stunning reminder that pigeons come in all shapes and sizes.

Making a guest appearance is one of our Cape thick-knees, who clearly wasn't about to miss out on the spotlight.

While many people think of pigeons as common city birds, some species face threats from habitat loss and hunting in their native ranges. Today we're celebrating the incredible diversity of this often underestimated group of birds.

📸: Bailey

Happy ! Our research & conservation team has been hard at work collecting data on the wild Western Pond Turtles that oc...
06/12/2026

Happy ! Our research & conservation team has been hard at work collecting data on the wild Western Pond Turtles that occur throughout our property!

🐢 We have captured 19 unique turtles so far, including these two hatchling baby turtles! These babies likely emerged from their terrestrial nests this spring and are now adjusting to the aquatic lifestyle.

📏 These hatchling turtles were less than 1.5 inches long and weighed only 8 grams. We hope to recapture these two in the future and see how much they grow!

🐢🥚This time of year is our turtle breeding season, so you may see turtles out of water, looking for mates or a place to build a nest. Unless a turtle is in immediate danger (like a busy road or stranded where it can’t escape) it is usually best to leave the turtle alone to not disrupt their breeding efforts! Some females can take several hours to build their nests ⏰

📸: Victoria

06/10/2026

Mymble putting her nimble fingers to work. 🥚

Patas monkeys have highly dexterous hands that help them manipulate food, forage, and tackle treats like this one.

📸: Kelsey

06/08/2026

Just a couple of fluffy European stork chicks stealing hearts. 🐣❤️

📸: Rose & Tammy

06/07/2026

Ring-tailed lemurs Zuri and Kai celebrating in style! 🎉

With a pond turned into a rainbow ball pit and special birthday cakes to snack on, it’s a real party over here at Safari West. 🥳🎂 The keepers, guests, and animals always enjoy celebrating birthdays for all the cute critters around here.

📹: Kat

06/06/2026

A little grooming session for one of our newest arrivals.

When a nyala mom is close to calving, she is moved to a special nursery pen with barn access. This allows our team to closely monitor the calving process and helps ensure mom stays nearby during those important first days, giving her and her calf time to bond.

📸: Erica

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Santa Rosa, CA
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