This week in history: Lion Country Safari opens
On August 20, 1967, dozens of lions arrived at their new home twenty miles west of West Palm Beach. Lion Country Safari, “the only African safari west of the Atlantic,” was developed by a group of South African and British entrepreneurs who wanted to bring the African game park experience to families. Today the wildlife park is home to more than 900 animals in a four-mile drive-through preserve.
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Posted in Flashback blog August 16, 2010 at 6:00 am. 2 comments
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Lion Country Safari doesn’t get the credit it deserves!!! Should be an official Landmark of PBC
Loved my visit there! It was really cool and I like the fact that it’s right in my neighborhood in Lox Groves. I was happy that they were able to continue in biz and hope they can continue so I can bring friends when they visit.