GET WILD Story By Bradley Robertson
W
ho needs a day full of fun and laughter? I think we can all raise our hands on that one. There is no better place to turn to than the Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, Georgia. This adventure lies just 40 minutes down the road from Lee County and is guaranteed to bring the joy we all need day-to-day. Now, this joy may also bring wet and slobbery animal grins from a zebra or a camel, but it is a memory you’re sure to never forget. Wild Animal Safari is a 300-acre park where families can meet unique animal species up close and personal from their own vehicle or from a van rented through the park. The park also hosts a walkabout zoo where you can meet beautiful animals by foot including peacocks, an African lion and the resident Bengal tigers.
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Have you ever heard of a New Guinea singing dog? It is actually a dingo and is a true wild dog. However, it does not bark but has a unique high-pitched howl that sounds like singing. They are native to New Guinea and eat small rodents and fruit. What about a common genet? It is native to Africa and looks like a cross between a sweet, wide-eyed cat and a leopard. It has a mane down its spine and spends a lot of its time climbing trees. With over 150 species of animals in the zoo, the wonder and fun of seeing amazing creatures in our neighboring Georgia is worth soaking up. The best part of our Robertson family excursion to Wild Animal Safari was the van rental allowing us to drive through the safari park. Rentals are available for smaller families up to seven and larger families up to 15. You can drive your own vehicle, but I do not recommend this unless you are not concerned about a
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