My firm had our company picnic @ Safari West in Summer 2016; really neat place with amazing animals, a huge aviary, knowledgable friendly staff who seem pretty happy about what they do, super-cool double-decker safari bus tours through the lovely Sonoma County preserve landscape. Great day-trip and you’ll enjoy close-up views of the flamingos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, and many other non-native animals. I recommend it to any Freeper that might want to visit this really neat place and support Safari West.
P.S. I’d also say that while definitely kid-friendly, Safari West does not have that cheezy, “BUY STUFF” theme-park vibe. The vibe I got was very down-to-earth and more about educating guests about the animals than selling you junk once you enter the grounds.
I’m going if they reopen.
I never knew it was there.