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African Lion Safari, Ontario

Landscape Full day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

Near Hamilton, in Canada, a drive-through safari in your own car among lions, giraffes, and troops of baboons that climb onto the car. Founded by a family in 1969, it successfully breeds Asian elephants and endangered birds within its large reserves.

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This safari opened in 1969 so the animals could live in large reserves instead of cages. It's known for breeding Asian elephants, an endangered species, and for its work saving threatened bird species.

With kids

Drive among lions and giraffes through the open reserves
Watch the baboons climb and play on the car's hood
Look for the baby elephants beside the adults
Ride the boat or the little train through other parts of the park

Accessibility: All ages; toured by car or by the park's bus, comfortable

With family

Drive through all the reserves without leaving the car
Learn how the park breeds endangered elephants and birds
Go to the birds-of-prey flight demonstration
Cool off in the water-play area in summer

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