So I know that you can't ever really guarantee that you'll see an animal, but if I choose the African cart safari is there a good chance I'd see a decent amount of the African species? I think the species I care about the most are the buffalos, lechwes, rhinos, giraffes, gazelles, and oryxes.
For those species, your chances of seeing them aren’t going to be any greater than from the Africa Tram. The only difference between an African Cart Safari and the Africa Tram is that you’re on a private cart instead of the Tram and you’ll go up the old monorail path past the Grevy’s zebra exhibit to the bottom of the mountain exhibit and back.
Ok sorry for so many questions, last one! I think I'll go with the Wildlife Safari! What would be the best time of day to go? I'm going on Tuesday.
No worries! For the safari, either earlier or later would be best. In general, animals are most active earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon. I would recommend getting to the Park early, as it is a large facility that takes quite a bit of time to get around and see properly. I hope you enjoy your visit!
I've gone ahead and chosen the earliest one for that day. Thank you, you've been so helpful!
I am also going to San Diego in February, this thread has answered my questions about the Safaris I am likely doing the Deluxe Safari later in the day. I was wondering if anyone has done the behind the scenes walkabout Australia? This is probably my only trip to San Diego and I am worried about not being able to see the platypus. Are the platypus common no shows if I don't go on the tour? Is the tour a sure thing that I see them? any info will help
Unfortunately the African Forest is accessible for guests riding on the Africa tram, maybe the cart Safari too but never have done it for the African section
Thanks, that's pretty much what I thought. I'd be mainly interested in the kob and the gazelles, maybe it is worth investing in the African cart safari, just to give myself more time to be able to spot them...Unfortunately the African Forest is accessible for quests riding on the Africa tram, maybe the cart Safari too but never have done it for the African section
I have done the BTS tour for Walkabout Australia but this was 2 weeks before official debut of the platypus habitat. I’ve not had trouble spotting them during my visits, it does take a bit for your eyes to adjust to the darkness and they’re typically active. The biggest gripe for many would be getting a photo of them. I would head on over to the Australia section as soon as you can if arriving by opening. The tiger cubs seemed to have distract a lot of people during my last visit
The kob are usually not too difficult to spot, and there are more of them, which is helpful. The red-fronted gazelles can be really tricky, as they're very flighty. From my experience, your best shot at seeing them is in the early afternoon, as this seems to be when the keepers put the browse up, which draws them out into the open.
You're welcome! They have not. Both species are in the same enclosures they are listed in here -- I saw them both today. I hope you see them on your visit!
Brilliant! Fingers crossed! Am I right in thinking (having watched some YouTube videos) that the paddocks are opposite one another once the tram reaches a sort of bridge?
That is correct. Once you reach the bridge, the African Forest field exhibit will be on your right, while the Central Africa field exhibit will be on your left. The tram path encircles three of the four sides of the Central Africa exhibit, so you will see that exhibit from multiple angles.
Nice list, keep it up!
Now that is definitely something! I believe the park's herd of Nilgiri tahr is the only place in the world to see them in captive care!
