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Wildlife Safari is a fun-filled family destination where you can view animals in their natural habitat, roaming freely as they do in the wild.
Wildlife Safari is a world renowned medical and research facility and a nationally recognized educational facility for veterinary and biological sciences.
Known for its world-renowned cheetah conservation program in partnership with the Species Survival Plan, the Safari offers a one-and-a-half-hour drive-through experience, where you can spot animals as diverse as rhinos and lions, as well as the Cheetah Stroll Encounter, where visitors can get up close and personal with this threatened species.
These key points make Wildlife Safari a favorite stop for those traveling along the I-5 corridor through southern Oregon, and a worthwhile destination for those who haven’t even considered our area in their travel plans.
Here's some happenings from around the region!
If you’re looking for winter fun, Southern Oregon has it all — including ice skating, skiing and sledding. Towns in the region go all out for the holidays, too, with a banquet of festivals, parades, artisan fairs and tree lightings. Load the family in the car and choose from these four wintry getaways.
With its rich agricultural heritage, wine and cheese production, and award-winning food businesses, Southern Oregon welcomes food lovers to enjoy wineries, restaurants, farmers markets and boutique shops. It also makes it easy to share the joy with food-loving friends back home. Here is a guide to some of our favorite food gifts, from charcuterie baskets to immersive culinary experiences.
Western monarch butterflies are relatively rare in the Pacific Northwest, but Southern Oregon is a hot spot for the iconic insects with beautiful orange-and-black wings. If you’re traveling through the region in early fall, you may spot monarchs as they make their way to their wintering grounds on the California coast. Read on to learn how you can mindfully and safely observe the butterflies, as well as what you can do to help monarchs — and other pollinators — thrive.
