b'Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park Announce the Arrival of ENDANGERED PYGMY HIPPOS & THE GRAND OPENINGContributing photographers: Charles Ralston, Lee Magenheim and Lorenzo FuentesOF ITS NEW 5-ACRE SAFARI PARK ADDITION!!!!W ildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is excitedAlthough conservation initiatives are ongoing, withoutof Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums to announce the arrival of two Endangered Pygmymore information on the species status and a coordinated(AMMPA), Wildlife World Zoo, Hippos and the Grand Opening of its NEW Safariconservation strategy, the pygmy hippo may disappearAquarium & Safari Park receives Park Addition! Visitors will now be able to come face tofrom the wild. Fortunately, Arizonas climate lends itself tozero taxpayer funding. No tax face with the two endangered Pygmy Hippos, as well asthese magnificent animals and provides the young hipposdollars have ever been spent several other new species including Grevys Zebra, Onagers,with a perfect environment to flourish and thrive, all theto build or operate Wildlife Caracals, Clouded Leopard & many more! while being an ambassador for their species and inspiringWorld in its 35-year history.people to conserve and protect their wild counterparts.For the first time in the states history, pygmy hippos now callWildlife World Zoo, Arizona home. The pygmy hippopotamus is mainly found inThe addition includes dozens of new exhibits tailoredAquarium & Safari Park West Africa and is a far more terrestrial species as comparedto the natural habitats and needs of each species,is located at 16501 to common hippos. Wildlife Worlds new pygmy hippoincorporating pastures, ponds, islands, and water features.W. Northern Ave., exhibit provides the new residents with a climate-controlledOther new species making their debut include Red BilledLitchfield Park, building, two indoor pools, and outside, theyBlue Magpies, Nilgai Antelope, Sarus Cranes and manyAZ (SE corner of have two separate large green pasturesmore rare and endangered African bird and hoofstockState Route 303See our with native foliage and a beautifulspecies, with plans to continue to expand the collection.and Northern Ave).coupon for joining watering hole fed by a 12- The 5-acre addition will bring the total size of Safari ParkWildlife World is foot waterfall for the hippos toto nearly 30 acres!The past 35 years, Wildlife World isopen seven days a$5.00 OFF swim and splash around in! constantly renovating and expanding existing exhibits,week, 365 days a year,Admission on while continuing to build new exhibits and areas to give itsincluding all holidays. Zoo exhibitspage 48!Sadly, the pygmy hippoguests a unique opportunity to get up close and personalare open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (last is now endangered, withwith wildlife. Given, Wildlife Worlds outstanding trackzoo admission is at 5:00 pm). Aquarium recent population estimatesrecord due to their commitment to superior animal careexhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 indicating there may be fewerand innovative exhibit design, the new Safari Park additionp.m. Admission includes access to the Zoo, than 3,000 pygmy hippos leftis certain to deliver and exceed all expectations! Aquarium and Safari Park. in the wild. Both types of hippos are threatened by habitat loss dueAs a USDA licensed, private institution, accredited by theFor more info: (623) 935-WILD (9453) or visit us on Facebook, to logging and human settlement.Zoological Association of America (ZAA) and the AllianceInstagram, on Twitter @ZooWildlife, and at WildlifeWorld.com.ArizonaRealCountry.com March 2020 13'