Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari

The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari is a 440 acre[1] drive-through park located near the town of Ashland, Nebraska, United States. The Park includes scenic prairies and wetlands that feature dozens of native North American animals including bison, elk, cranes and new Wolf Canyon overlook along with tram rides and a visitor center.[3] The park is affiliated with Henry Doorly Zoo, and is located 22 miles west at Nebraska's I-80 exit 426.

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  Bison bull
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  Blonde Bison
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  Elk
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  Elk
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  Elk
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  Male Pronghorn
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  Pronghorn
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  American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
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  Grey wolves
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  Sandhill Crane
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  Pelicans
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  Burrowing owl

Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari

Date opened	5 June 1998 [1]
Location	Ashland, Nebraska, United States
Coordinates	41.01°N 96.299°W
Land area	440 acres [1]
Annual visitors	143,668 in 2015 [1]
Memberships	AZA,[2]
Major exhibits	Elk Prairie, Deer Woods, Pelican Wetlands, Eagle Aviary, Wolf Canyon, Crane Meadows, Bison Plains
Website	http://www.wildlifesafaripark.com/

References

1. Chris Peters (15 June 2016). "Omaha zoo's safari park, little changed since 1998 opening, is in line for an overhaul". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
2. "Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
3. Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari Archived 2007-10-08 at Archive.today, VisitNebraska.org. Retrieved 5/2/08.

External links

• Official website