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The Opening Day crowd was growing behind a rope line. With about a half hour to go, visitors eager to see the Safari Park’s new Elephant Valley habitat lined up Thursday to wait for officials to open the space that had been under construction for more than three years.
The habitat, the largest project in the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s 109-year history, is home to the park’s herd of eight African savanna elephants. It not only doubles the amount of usable space for the animals compared to the old exhibit, but also provides visitors with close-up viewing from pathways and a bridge between two distinct habitat areas.
“We’ve been patiently waiting,” said Amber McKinney, who lined up with her husband, Chris Guzman, and 7-year-old son, Donovan, shortly after arriving around 10 a.m. The habitat was opened shortly before noon.
McKinney has had a zoo membership since 2012 and had seen previews of the elephant habitat on Instagram but was excited to see the space with her own eyes.
She — and others — weren’t disappointed.
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