Perhaps the controversy surrounding Safari Wild was too wild for its name. Or maybe the owners wanted a name more befitting the experience they wish for visitors. ...more

February 4, 2009

Perhaps the controversy surrounding Safari Wild was too wild for its name. Or maybe the owners wanted a name more befitting the experience they wish for visitors. Either way, the yet-to-open exotic-animal park north of Lakeland is now known as Safari Adventures, according to Polk County records. ...more

February 3, 2009

The Lowry Park Zoo's board has called for an independent financial audit of dealings with Safari Wild to determine whether any zoo money was used for the private exotic animal park co-owned by zoo President Lex Salisbury. ...more

August 29, 2008

So you've designated 2008 as "The Year I Finally Go Somewhere." Loved ones gave you luggage for Christmas, and you responsibly turned in your passport application a month ago. Now the hard part: choosing a destination. ...more

January 4, 2008