Donor Spotlight: The Polizzi Family

“When designing this habitat, we’ve kept the needs of the animals at the forefront. We wanted to create a dynamic home to live in, with plenty of stimulating options and safe spaces, too.”

RoxAnna Breitigan, Director of Animal Care

The Rhino Savanna will incorporate both excellent animal and adaptable land management. This multi-species habitat will be flexible by allowing the space the ability to split from one enormous yard, into two yards! To suit the needs of the animals, the habitat can be sectioned off, allowing the smaller species to move freely and choose where they’d like to go. There are even planned places for animal care staff to safely train animals on habitat. One of our goals in building the Rhino Savanna is to allow these animals to make choices in their day, giving them experiences that they might encounter in their natural ranges. This benefits the animals, and engages guests who, when they visit The Living Desert, are able to witness something truly special.