Out of Africa Wildlife Park : TheManInTheBlackHat (Talk) 23:03, 20 March 2024 (UTC) [ reply ] Note:  This discussion has been included in the list of Amusement parks-related deletion discussions .  TheManInTheBlackHat (Talk) 23:03, 20 March 2024 (UTC) [ reply ] Note:  This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Animal and Arizona .  WC Quidditch ☎ ✎ 00:02, 21 March 2024 (UTC) [ reply ] Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources .  Pfeiffer, Lori Rohlk; Morris, Paul (2001).  Insiders' Guide: Phoenix .  Guilford, Connecticut: Insiders' Guide .  p. 154.  ISBN 1-57380-183-6 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Internet Archive .  The book notes: "Think of Out of Africa not as a zoo but as a small version of Sea World that substitutes exotic tigers for the killer whales. The big cats can be seen in natural habitats developed for them at the park as well as in an unrehearsed show called Tiger Splash. Yes, they romp in the water with staff members and perform various tricks. Species include white tigers and Bengals. There are nine animal shows in all, which give the park a chance to show off its other inhabitants, including lions, coatis, foxes, bears, cougars, wolves, pythons, and exotic birds. But Tiger Splash, usually performed once daily, is the most popular. The grounds also include a cafe and gift shop."  Weir, Bill (2011) [2011].  Arizona (4 ed.).  Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Traveler .  p. 109.  ISBN 978-1-4262-0713-6 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Internet Archive .  The book notes: "Big cats and other fauna in the Out of Africa Wildlife Park roam within near-natural enclosures. The animals housed in the 104-acre park reveal their behavior and personalities during "African Bush Safaris," wildlife preserve tours, and wildlife encounter demonstrations. For the exciting Tiger Splash, staffers get into a pool and coax tigers to join them and play with "prey" toys. Try to arrive early to make the most of your visit; allow at least four hours at the park. Take I-17 Exit 287, turn west and go 3 miles on Arizona 260 toward Cottonwood, then turn left at the traffic light onto Cherry Road."  Wyman, Bill.  "Out of Africa Wildlife Park" .  Frommer's .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article gives the park one out of three stars.  The article notes: "Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. And zebras and giraffes and wildebeests, oh yes. That’s what you’ll encounter at this sprawling wildlife park between Camp Verde and Cottonwood. ... One of the park’s most popular attractions, especially with kids, is the Tiger Splash, in which big cats and their caretakers demonstrate predator-prey interactions in a large pool."  Golfen, Bob (2003-06-18).  "Going on Safari: Animal attraction plans move to more expansive home" .  The Arizona Republic .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Newspapers.com .  The article notes: "Harrison and his wife, Prayeri, founded Out of Africa 15 years ago on the Fort McDowell Reservation, north of Fountain Hills. The aim was to keep the animals in their natural states and to understand their behavior in terms of the logical results of nature and instinct. ... This is the last summer season for Out of Africa at its 16-acre location. Soon, construction will begin on a 125-acre site in Camp Verde that's designed to take the wildlife park from a local attraction to a national destination, complete with a hotel and two complete restaurants. The park will close at Fort McDowell next May 31, Harrison said. Then the staff will undertake the daunting task of transporting all the wild animals 100 miles north by truck. Fifteen tigers, 17 lions, a pair of giraffes, antelopes, African wart hogs, bears, wolves, a small herd of zebras, birds, monkeys, snakes, lizards and a huge African porcupine are among the animals that will be on the road."  Naylor, Roger (2021-05-12).  "Glamping, Airstreams, yurts and a caboose: How to reserve the coolest lodgings in Arizona" .  The Arizona Republic .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article notes: "You don’t actually sleep with the lions on this glamping adventure, but it might feel that way if a throaty roar fills your tent in the night. Sometimes, the lions at Out of Africa Wildlife Park wake up hungry and just like everyone to know it. The Safari Village in Camp Verde consists of eight tents on the property of Out of Africa, lined up near the elands and wildebeests. The roomy tents measure 120 square feet and are furnished with beds, dresser, lighting, an ice chest and a propane heater."  Naylor, Roger (2013-04-13).  "Out of Africa Gives Visitors a Closer Look at Exotic Animals" (pages 1 and 2 ).  The Arizona Republic .  Archived from the original (pages 1 and 2 ) on 2024-03-24.  Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Newspapers.com .  The article notes: "Tiger Splash is the signature show of Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde. It provides plenty of thrills for the crowd sitting on shaded bleachers."  The article notes: "Nestled in the high desert of Camp Verde, 90 miles north of Phoenix, Out of Africa is home to 400 exotic animals, including dozens of large predators. The preserve is spread across 104 rolling acres in the Black Hills, a setting that bears a striking resemblance to many regions of Africa. The park began as a research project that Harrison and his wife, Prayeri, began in their home. Their first Out of Africa opened on 16 acres in Fountain Hills in 1988. They moved to Camp Verde in 2005. The larger property allowed for a greater number and diversity of animals, as well as larger habitats. The spacious habitats and proximity to animals provide a more intimate experience than one might expect."  Harrington, Candy B. (Winter 2004).  "Escape The Winter Blues In Phoenix And Scottsdale".  Emerging Horizons .  Vol.  7, no. 1.  ProQuest 233398299 .  The article notes: "Another place to get a close-up look at wildlife is at the Out of Africa Wildlife Park ... located northeast of Scottsdale in Fountain Hills. It's just a 25-minute drive from the Sky Harbor Airport and it's a great place to spend the day.  This is not your typical wildlife park. When you first enter you will notice a number of exotic animals roaming comfortably through their spacious enclosures, but that's pretty much where the similarity ends. The shows are quite unique, as the handlers encourage the animals to use their natural instincts. As you can imagine this produces some edge-of-your-seat moments, especially during the Tiger Splash show where the handlers actually become the prey. There's plenty of room up front for wheelchairs ..."  Danz, Harold P. (1999).  Cougar!  .  Athens, Ohio: Swallow Press .  pp. 37–39.  ISBN 0-8040-1014-5 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Internet Archive .  The book notes: "The Out of Africa Wildlife Park at Fountain Hills, Arizona, is an unusual wildlife exhibit that offers a somewhat different perspective on the cougar. Coowners Dean and Bobbi Harrison maintain more than twenty-five species of mammals, reptiles, and birds in a compound that attracts more than one hundred thousand visitors a year. Animals are both on display and in performance. In addition to white tigers, tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars, a caracal, servals, and bobcats, the Harrisons also have five cougars. A cougar is used in a “show” with two bears and three wolves. The objective of this mixed-species performance is to demonstrate that trained animals of different species can get along together. Although in the performances that I witnessed the cougar seemed somewhat diffident or aloof, ..."  Hecht, Jon (2018-06-19).  "Out of Africa wildlife park plans to expand, possibly double in size" .  Journal AZ .  Larson Newspapers.  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article notes: "Driving on State Route 260 between Camp Verde and Cottonwood, it can be hard to miss Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Full of exotic animals, the park takes up 103 acres of land, and has become a fixture of the lower Verde Valley. ... Out of Africa Wildlife Park moved to its current location from a smaller park on Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation east of Scottsdale. When park owners Dean and Prayeri Harrison relocated the park, they became involved with land developer Bill Jump, who is now a co-owner of the park. ... In the past several years, the park has also been toying with entertainment options beyond the park’s wildlife. Two years ago, a company installed a zipline throughout the park, and in the past year it added horseback rides and Jeep rides provided A Day In The West, a Sedona tour company."  Reep, Erin (2004-05-11).  "Out of Africa scrambling to relocate animals" .  East Valley Tribune .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article notes: "Harrison speaks gently to the animals. He is surprisingly upbeat for a man faced with the daunting task of relocating 300 wild animals, their habitats and other buildings from the park's 16-acre home off the Beeline Highway on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation to a 104-acre site near Camp Verde. Fort McDowell served the park an eviction notice May 5, stating it had until June 30 to vacate the property and restore it to its natural condition. The eviction came after Out of Africa advised the tribe it intended to leave the property and move to the new site."  Roland, Rachel.  "Take a Day Trip to Out of Africa Wildlife Park!" .  Arizona Foothills Magazine .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article notes: "Recently our family took a fun trip to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park (whatever you do, do not call it a zoo). ... Once you pay your admission fee, ($36 for adults, $20 for children 3-12 years, under 3 are free), you are free to explore the park. However, I highly recommend you head straight for the Serengeti Safari Tour (you receive a ticket for this with your admission). On this tour, you are taken through Out Of Africa's Serengeti - a wide open space with many animals - giraffes, zebras, ostriches, antelope, Watusi cattle, and more! You get to experience this on an open aired bus or tram and the tour is narrated by the driver, who can be quite entertaining." "Best Safari Park: Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Safari wins" .  USA Today .  2019-05-03.  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article notes: "Situated in the picturesque Black Hills of Camp Verde, Arizona, Out of Africa occupies 100 acres of rolling hills where mammals, birds and reptiles from around the globe roam. Visitors can embark on a 40-minute safari through the park’s own Serengeti preserve or go behind the scenes with a member of the animal care team."  Reep, Erin (2004-02-11).  "Wildlife park not out of Fountain Hills yet" .  East Valley Tribune .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article notes: "Lions, bears, giraffes and other wildlife at Out of Africa Wildlife Park will have to wait quite a while longer before they can roam in a more spacious location. The park originally planned to move from its 16-acre site near Fountain Hills to a 104-acre property near Camp Verde this summer, said park president Dean Harrison." "Best Place To Hug A Hyena: Out of Africa Wildlife Park" .  Phoenix New Times .  2001-09-20.  ProQuest 207457133 .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 .  The article notes: "Out of Africa is not a zoo or a circus, but it combines the best of both to teach us about animals. Its garden setting puts us mere feet from tigers, lions, bears and wolves -- the panther is so close we can smell its breath. Out of Africa -- for us, and for the animals -- is out of sight."  Ropp, Thomas (1995-12-25).  "A white (tiger) Christmas at Valley wildlife park" .  The Arizona Republic .  Archived from the original on 2024-03-24 .  Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Newspapers.com .  The article notes: "She and her husband Steve paid $300 Saturday to play for 15 minutes with two month-old white tiger cubs at Out Of Africa Wildlife Park near Fountain Hills. ... The 10-pound, blue-eyed tigers, making their public debut, were shown in the wildlife park's cougar habitat. The St. Jeans were the first to play with the cubs."  There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow Out of Africa Wildlife Park to pass Wikipedia:Notability#General notability guideline , which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject".  Cunard ( talk ) 09:38, 24 March 2024 (UTC) [ reply ] Keep per WP:ITSACASTLE and Cunard's sources.  Toughpigs ( talk ) 17:07, 24 March 2024 (UTC) [ reply ] The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate.  Please do not modify it.  Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review ).  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