Safari West (Jeep Safari)

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Safari West (Jeep Safari)

Photo: donjd2 · CC BY 2.0 · Flickr

🦒 Zoo · Santa Rosa

4 hours · $$$ · Reservation required

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 1.0
1–3 yrs
★ 1.0
3–5 yrs
★ 3.0
5–10 yrs
★ 5.0
  • 🚗
    About 110 min drive
    From Sunnyvale · Parking: Free
  • 🎒
    Carrier recommended
    Terrain isn't stroller-friendly; a carrier is easier
  • 🌳
    Little shade
    Great on sunny days
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 4 hours
    Best seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall

Ride an open-air jeep through 400 acres of savanna to see giraffes, rhinos, and herds of antelope up close — the closest thing to Kenya you'll find in the Bay Area.

💡 Tips
The classic safari requires ages 4 and up (under 3 can't ride), so it's for families with older kids; book a few weeks ahead.

What this place offers

✓jeep safari
✓giraffes
✓rhinos
✓reservation required
✓ages 4+

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This weekend's weather in Santa Rosa

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

☁️
Sat 10/17
Overcast · 63–87°F · 0% rain
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Sun 10/18
Partly cloudy · 51–73°F · 0% rain

Location

Santa Rosa, California

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