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Learn about the history and attractions of Lion Country Safari, a drive-through animal park in Irvine that operated from 1970 to 1984. See photos, brochures, and stories of the lions, giraffes, flamingos, and more that roamed the preserve.
Aug 28, 2008 · Learn about the history and demise of Lion Country Safari, a drive-through animal park that operated in Irvine from 1970 to 1984. See photos, videos, and links of the park's attractions, incidents, and current status.
WEEKDAYS 10:00AM - 5:00PM (last car admitted into the preserve at 4:00PM)
Nov 12, 2014 · Irvine is often ranked the safest city in America. But it looked downright dangerous for the 14 years Lion Country Safari called it home.
Lion Country Safari is a drive-through safari park and walk-through amusement park located on over 600 acres in Loxahatchee (near West Palm Beach), in Palm Beach County, Florida. Founded in 1967, it claims to be the first 'cageless zoo' in the United States .
A look back at Lion Country Safari in Irvine, California. The photos included in this video were taken shortly after the park opened in 1970. Learn more about Lion Country Safari: Photo...
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Mar 20, 2017 · Irvine is well known for its safety and normality, but, back in the 70’s, it was known for Lion Country, where attendents could drive through a four mile preserve alongside African wildlife. Lions, hippos, giraffes and ostriches would be right outside your car window, sometimes even on your car.
