Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari

Zoo in Nebraska

41°00′36″N 96°17′56″W / 41.01°N 96.299°W / 41.01; -96.299Date opened5 June 1998^[1]LocationAshland, Nebraska, United StatesLand area440 acres^[1]Annual visitors143,668 in 2015 ^[1]MembershipsAZA^[2]Major exhibitsElk Prairie, Deer Woods, Pelican Wetlands, Eagle Aviary, Wolf Canyon, Crane Meadows, Bison PlainsWebsitewww.wildlifesafaripark.com

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.

Bison bull
Blonde bison
Elk
Elk
Elk
Male pronghorn
Pronghorn
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
Grey wolves
Sandhill crane
Pelicans
Burrowing owl

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.