Wildlife Safari Tour in Dartmoor Zoological Park

There are over 200 animals at Dartmoor Zoological Park: from tiny stick insects to Ben our Brown Bear or Solomon our Lion all set in over 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Discover something different, learn something amazing and help us make tomorrow's world rich in animal life.

Dartmoor Zoological Park is a unique family owned zoo with a fantastic collection of animals. These include tigers, lions, jaguar, lynx and cheetah (the largest collection of big cats in the region), bears, wolves, tapir, capybara, racoons, meerkats, monkeys, a fantastic collection of bugs and reptiles and much more.
We work very hard to ensure that the development of the zoo does not have an adverse effect on the beautiful woodland environment which makes it quite unique among zoos.

                   

Popular exhibits include the Elephant Overlook and Lion Camp. The African Outpost is worth the walk-visit the lions along the way and observe a few of the local African flora before winding up at the Cheetah exhibit.You will be astonished by the breathtaking view in the Great Rift Lift Deck! When offers amazing views of huge sections of the park and surrounding terrain.The Cheetah Run is definitely one of the coolest exhibits in the park.

The park’s management took lengths to prevent any effect on the encompassing areas during its expansion, and also the views of their surroundings aren’t to become missed. Picnics are welcome, there are regular daily events including feeding talks, animal encounters and quiz trails to create your day special for smaller visitors, The Wildlife Safari Tour Dartmoor Zoological Park is open throughout the year, aside from Xmas day.

There’s ample free parking next to the main entrance. Disabled parking facilities can be found outside the Jaguar Restaurant at the surface of the drive. Should you wish to utilize disabled parking, please first pay at the main gate before proceeding to the surface of the drive.

You’ll find us easily from the A38. Take the Plympton switch off at Deep Lane Junction. Follow the brown “Wildlife Park” tourist information signs through Langage to the village of Sparkwell. Go through the village and you’ll find us approximately 300 yards outside the village.

Hiking in Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon National Park Hiking GuideHere you will find information on hiking trails for day hikes and backcountry exploration, biking paths, and wilderness areas of interest for hiking.Hiking in Grand Canyon National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience as in other national parks. It is a great way to both see and experience the park.

Grand Canyon National Park Service personnel and an NPS helicopter responded to the scene near Three-Mile Rest House, the statement said. The man's identity is being held until his family is notified.      

   
Native Americans were the first inhabitants of the Hiking in Grand Canyon. In the late 1800’s early Americans began exploring the area and by the early 1900’s the Hiking in Grand Canyon became a tourist destination. The canyon received federal protection in 1893 and was recognized as a U.S. Nation Park in 1919. Today the park receives over 5 million visitors annually.

If you are looking for the perfect hike in the Grand Canyon National Park, this is it. The 2 (or 3) day hike will take you down into the canyon to where few visitors have the privilege of going. Although the Bright Angel trail is not as steep and has more shade cover and water, the views from the South Kaibab trail are unbeatable. It is best to start from the South Kaibab, hike down to the Bright Angel campground, and back up the Bright Angel trail. This way you get a change of scenery and can hike up where there is more available water.

The Hiking in Grand Canyon along a flat path, this is the hike for you. It offers a great introduction to the Grand Canyon, and there are several shuttle stops along the way, allowing you to pick and chose the areas you want to explore. From many of the overlooks, you will have unrestricted views to the other side of the canyon, and sometimes as far as 40 miles along the canyon.

The Hermit Trail offers hikes to Santa Maria Spring, 5 miles (round trip), and Dripping Springs, 7 miles (round trip). Trail conditions are tougher than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails. Unmaintained steep trail requires caution. Begins 500 feet west of Hermits Rest. Water from springs must be treated before drinking. For experienced desert hikers. Hiking boots recommended.

Bright Angel Point Trail Set out on foot along a self-guided nature trail to reach Bright Angel Point, just a short walk from Hiking in Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim. This easy, self-guided nature trail leads you to a spectacular view of the canyon. Here you can see and hear the Roaring Springs more than 3,000 feet below the Rim. (One-half mile, 30 minutes).

Grand Canyon National Park Adventure Tours

The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the world's top natural attractions. Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on this exciting rail adventure. Beginning in Chicago, board Amtrak's Southwest Chief bound for Williams Junction, Arizona, the gateway to the Canyon.

Traveling on to Grand Canyon National Park Adventure Tours , we’ll stop at several of the most prominent and breathtaking vistas to experience the vastness and grandeur of the canyon. There will be an opportunity for a brisk hike or ride along the rim to the famous Grand Canyon Village for some shopping and fascinating sightseeing.

West Rim Tours

Explore the Grand Canyon National Park West Rim with the Hualapai Indians! Sit back, relax and let us take you to the Grand Canyon in a comfortable motorcoach. On this Grand Canyon National Park Tour we visit the West Rim which is situated less than three hours from Las Vegas on the Hualapai Indian Reservation. En route to the West Rim you will make a photo stop at the Hoover Dam as well as pass through an ancient Joshua Tree forest. At the Grand Canyon National Park you will visit two different viewpoints where you can marvel at the size of this natural wonder.

South Rim Tours

Most visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park go to the South Rim. With its astounding views, breathtaking precipices, and miles of trails, it is a paradise to travelers, photographers, and adventurers from around the globe! You may take a bus tour to the South Rim, or ride in style in a propeller.

Bus Tour

Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour. The South Rim lies in Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most popular national parks in America. This tour allows you to visit this amazing park in a comfortable motorcoach. After leaving Las Vegas you will make a photo stop at the famous Hoover Dam, where you can see the blue waters of Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the United States.

Helicopter Tour

Express Helicopter Excursion to the Skywalk Depart the famed Las Vegas Strip on your direct helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. On your flight, you will experience a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon, Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Strip. Upon landing, get ready to witness a true engineering marvel, the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Air Tour

On our Grand Canyon West Rim Air and Ground Tour you see the Grand Canyon from multiple perspectives. Fly like an executive to the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, aboard our elite pressurized airplane. Upon landing, get ready to witness a true engineering marvel, the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The Skywalk suspends more than 4,000 feet above the Colorado River over the edge of the canyon wall and features a glass-bottom walking surface.