High Delta Safari Park facts for kids
| Date closed | November 2009 |
|---|---|
| Location | Delhi, Louisiana |
| Land area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Coordinates | 32°33′50″N 91°30′54″W / 32.564°N 91.515°W |
The High Delta Drive Thru Safari Park was a special animal park located in Delhi, Louisiana. It covered about 40 acres (16 hectares) of land. This park was unique because visitors could drive their cars through it. They could see many different animals up close. The park was home to many exotic and endangered species. It was located in Richland Parish, in northeastern Louisiana.
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What Was the High Delta Drive Thru Safari Park?
The High Delta Drive Thru Safari Park was a place where you could see wild animals from your car. It was like going on a mini-safari! The park was about halfway between Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Monroe, Louisiana. You could find it off Louisiana Highway 17.
A Home for Many Animals
The park was known for having many different kinds of animals. At one time, it had some of the largest groups of white-bearded Wildebeest and scimitar horned oryx in Louisiana. It also claimed to be the only place licensed to breed the Barasingha. The Barasingha is a type of deer that is an endangered species. This means it is very rare and needs protection.
Why Did the Park Close?
Sadly, the High Delta Drive Thru Safari Park had some money problems. Because of this, it had to close down. All the animals and park items were sold at an auction on November 21, 2009.
Animals Sold at Auction
When the park closed, many animals were put up for sale. Here are some of the animals that were listed:
- About 20 Watusi cattle
- 1 American Bison bull
- 3 zebu
- 6 Red Deer
- 1 female Blue Wildebeest
- 10 Pere David's deer
- 2 Dromedary camels
- 10 elk
- 4 donkeys
- 7 water buffalo
- 6 Barasingha deer
- 6 Grant's zebras (including a stallion, mares, and a foal)
- About 30 Fallow deer
- 18 Sika deer
- 4 Emus
- 10 Rhea birds
- 1 Zedonk (a mix of a zebra and a donkey)
- 2 Yaks (a male and a female)
- 1 Llama
- 9 goats
- 10 Pot bellied pigs
- 1 large 17-foot female Python snake
- 1 female Scarlet Macaw bird
- 2 Tortoises
What Happened Next?
After the auction, the park was bought by new owners. They decided to reopen it! The park is now called Wild Country Safari Park. It still has many of the same fun things to see and do. The new park also added some exciting new features. These include a better petting zoo and even more types of animals. They also have a special room where you can interact with small animals and reptiles.
