![]() “Realistically, I’m hoping to be at the point of executing a contract on a piece of land before the end of the year or the first quarter” of next year, Gilroy said. WifeLife Partners and Relevant Strategies are evaluating “numerous locations”on the South Side where they hope to secure more than 1,000 acres for the park. The feasibility study is expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year. On : Texas breeder of exotic animals says they’re ‘no different than owning a Ferrari’īiddle’s company has retained Philadephia’s CLR Design, a zoo and habitat design firm, to bring “innovation, technology, and out-of-the-box thinking” to the safari park project, WildLife Partners said in a statement. ![]() In the 1980s, he worked as chief operating officer at the Philadelphia Zoo. He has been a consultant to the zoo and aquarium industries for about 30 years. “We share Brian’s enthusiasm for looking at a new model and some new experiences, both for the visitor and for the animal,” Biddle said. Relevant Strategies & Solutions founder and managing partner Rick Biddle described the safari park as a “pretty exciting” concept. “We’re just trying to reevaluate what is the best way to do this, what is the best way to interact and provide an educational and an entertainment experience while at the same time honoring wildlife.” “We’re trying to address what is the best way … to present wildlife to the public, because clearly the public wants to be able to experience wildlife and go to the zoo and interact with animals. “I’m assembling a team of people that are creative minds and we’re bringing them in with the mindset of recreating the entire way in which zoos are presenting animals,” Gilroy said Wednesday. He expects to spend at least $250,000, but possibly as much as $1 million, on this initial phase of the project. Now, Gilroy is devoting nearly half his time to the safari park. On : Exotic-animal breeder plans $500M safari park on San Antonio’s South Side It manages more than 7,000 acres of ranch land in Mountain Home, Goliad, near Pearsall and Carrizo Springs. His company is best known for breeding and selling more than 50 species of non-native and exotic wildlife in Central and South Texas. For more information visit Gilroy, WildLife Partners CEO, has said he intends to “revolutionize” the zoo industry. Tickets will be at a discounted rate ($22 for adults, $13.50 for children under 11 and $20 for seniors 65 and older) until May 22. ![]() ![]() Visitors are allowed to sit and eat their food outside on picnic tables that have been intentionally spread apart to meet social distancing requirements. The restaurant will be open for carry-out only. The gift shop and petting barnyard will remain temporarily closed to eliminate unnecessary areas of person-to-person contact. Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch Other Great Outdoors San Antonio Save Share Tips 34 Photos 356 'Zebras will bite your windows and the ostrich are aggressive.' (3 Tips) 'The zebras WILL attempt to reach in and take the entire thing' (2 Tips) 'Only one or 2 bags of food needed for safari. Only the staff can feed the animals, the facebook post said. Instead of receiving a usual bag of food to feed the animals, the safari will provide each vehicle with a complimentary adventure guidebook, according to the sanctuary's website. READ MORE: The latest news and features about coronavirus in San AntonioĪlthough business is back, the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch has changed some of its operations to ensure the safety of its visitors and staff. Greg Abbott allowed the statewide stay-at-home order to expire on April 30. ![]() The safari was temporarily closed for more than a month to comply with local and state orders that were issued to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. ![]()
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