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Monday, Jun 15, 2020

Wildlife Safari Park Opens Bison Overlook, Walking Trails and More

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska, is opening more areas for visitors today after being a drive-through experience only this season due to coronavirus. Guests are now able to leave their vehicle to do some exploring.  Areas opening today to visitors include the walking trails, the Bison Overlook, the Pelican Wetlands Overlook, the Eagle Aviary, the Prairie Dog viewing, the Pawnee Creek Food Trailer, and the base deck of the Crane Meadows Viewing Tower (all other l... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Monday, Jun 15, 2020
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Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019

Experience the New Bison Overlook and Nature Play Exhibits at Wildlife Safari Park

Wildlife Safari Park has opened its new Bison Overlook and Nature Play Area. The addition allows visitors to exit their vehicles and walk onto an ADA accessible raised platform, putting them eye-to-eye with North America’s largest mammal.  The 600-square foot viewing deck overlooks the 40 acres of woodland hills and open grasslands that make up the Bison Plains. A full-size bronze sculpture of a mother bison and her young calf greet guests at the entrance of the viewing deck surro... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019
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