| Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari | |
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| 41°00′36″N 96°17′56″W / 41.01°N 96.299°W | |
| Date opened | 5 June 1998[1] |
| Location | Ashland, Nebraska, United States |
| Land area | 440 acres[1] |
| Annual visitors | 143,668 in 2015 [1] |
| Memberships | AZA[2] |
| Major exhibits | Elk Prairie, Deer Woods, Pelican Wetlands, Eagle Aviary, Wolf Canyon, Crane Meadows, Bison Plains |
| Website | www |
The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari is a 440 acre[1] drive-through wildlife park located near the town of Ashland, Nebraska, United States. The Park includes scenic prairies and wetlands that feature dozens of native North American animals including bison, elk, cranes and new Wolf Canyon overlook along with tram rides and a visitor center.[3] The park is affiliated with Henry Doorly Zoo, and is located 22 miles west at Nebraska's I-80 exit 426.
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Burrowing owl
YouTube Encyclopedic
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Wildlife Safari Park - A North American Adventure
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Hike For Adventure at Wildlife Safari Park
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Ep. 319 Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Wildlife Safari Ashland Nebraska
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References
- ^ a b c d Chris Peters (15 June 2016). "Omaha zoo's safari park, little changed since 1998 opening, is in line for an overhaul". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ "Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari Archived 2007-10-08 at archive.today, VisitNebraska.org. Retrieved 5/2/08.
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