West Coast Game Park Safari
The West Coast Game Park Safari is a walk-through safari park in Bandon, Oregon, United States. It opened in 1968,[1] and includes snow leopards, African lions, Bengal tigers, emu, capybara, and cougars.[3][5]
 Bella the lion cub | |
| Date opened | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Location | 46914 Highway 101 Bandon, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 43.009957°N 124.415284°W |
| Land area | 21 acres (8.5 ha) |
| No. of animals | 450[1] |
| No. of species | 75[2][3] |
| Annual visitors | 60,000 [4] |
| Owner | Bob Tenney |
| Website | westcoastgameparksafari |
The park is a petting zoo and captive breeding program, including endangered species such as the snow leopard.[6] They sell and loan big cats to other parks and zoos.[6]
In 1985, Bob Tenney, the park owner, stated the game park received 60,000 visitors per year.[4]
Two American black bears from the game park were bought in 2001 and 2002 by Baylor University, whose mascot is the Baylor Bears.[7]
See also
- Wildlife Safari, an animal attraction in Winston, Oregon
References
- "About Our Park". West Coast Game Park Safari. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- "Creatures Tamer at Bandon Park". The Register-Guard. June 24, 1190. p. 30. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- Kuechle, Jeff (April 9, 2006). "Combing the Coast - More Outdoors (advertorial)". The Oregonian. p. Special 26.
- "Game Park's Owner Opposes Funding for Wildlife Safari". The Register-Guard. December 21, 1985. p. 3. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- "Getting to Know You (picture caption)". The Oregonian. April 3, 2006. p. B02.
- Griffith, John (March 14, 1990). "Endangered Leopards Thrive in Bandon Game Park". The Oregonian. p. B02.
- "Baylor University: Baylor Bear Program: FAQ". Baylor University. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
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