Wildlife Safari imports 1979

Wildlife Safari's Spring Newsletter discusses the arrival of African elephants to the Oregon drive-through in the 1970s.

With gratitude to Jesse Golden for sharing, "Wild Times," the newsletter for members of the Wildlife Safari, discusses the beginnings of said park thanks to naturalist and businessman Frank Hart.

In 1972 Frank was able to convince his employer, Walker and Lee, to develop 600 acres in Winston, Oregon. The site was ideal for a large reserve that could display animals from around the world in a natural setting. With rolling hills abundant in foliage and water resources closely resembling African and Asian terrain, a large variety of animal life could be supported. Wildlife Safari opened the next year.
http://www.wildlifesafari.net/cur/documents/Spring2012final4-6-12.pdf

Courtesy of Wild Times, Spring 2013

European Circus Elephants II

Rene Casselly
German animal trainer Rene Casselly and his wife Alexia tour with four African elephants in Europe. Their bull Mambo is the oldest at 28. The three cows Nanda, Kimba and Tonga range from 28 to 21. Further information regarding the origins of this group of animals is sought.

The following photographs are courtesy of Alex Bozic from Circus the Truth ©." The Casselly's work their summer season on Circus Arena in Denmark every year.

Photo 1, Casselly Elephants
Courtesy of A Bozic