Carson Family Road Trip: Safari Park Animals Get Personal

By the time we got about halfway through the safari park, we were a little braver, and decided to feed more animals.  They also had no problems getting closer to us, with a few more close encounters. The zebras and ostriches were still to come, two of the potentially most dangerous animals in the park.  There were also rhinos ahead, but we learned they were in a separate pen, for obvious reasons. As we approached the ostriches, the "zoo keepers" passed by in their golf cart scattering plenty of corn on the side of the road.  We just couldn't convince them to get closer, which was probably for good reason.

The zebras, on the other hand, were easily one of the highlights of the whole thing.  Approaching them, there's signs warning not to feed by hand as they can bite. That didn't stop most, including one brave soul in our car. Also, as we got closer, so many of them started to wander off to the hay piles in the yard.  I was able to convince one to come back.  Before you know it, the whole herd was upon on, following us, and then surrounding us.  It was another crazy animal encounter.  I took advantage to pet the zebra too.  When else would I be able to do that?

It was an awesome day, and if you're in San Antonio, I highly recommend it.  Nature Bridge Safari is just a short 30 min drive outside the city.  Until then, I hope you enjoy the videos and photos.  Don't miss the footage of the rarest animal we saw in the whole safari too.  Mind blowing!

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