Private Tour of Sonoma Wild Safari Animal Park and Sonoma Redwoods. They called in another keeper, Jen Bates, to lend help.įinally, with four people tugging, the calf's head and then quickly the shoulders popped out and the 140-pound newborn dropped six feet to earth in a rude awakening that helped jump-start its life. Top ways to experience Safari West and nearby attractions. Toole slipped another over the other hoof so they could pull evenly.īoth keepers leaned back and pulled with all their strength but the calf didn't budge, and Jamala seemed not to notice or mind the commotion. the press democrat AugThe 37th giraffe born at Safari West was a bit more exciting than the typical birth at the 400-acre African animal preserve near Santa Rosa. was driven across country from his old home in Florida.Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat. While keeper Katie Toole distracted Jamala with some cottonwood leaves, Mittleman snuck up behind the 1,600-pound animal and slipped a piece of bailing twine over one of the exposed hooves. Waldie weighing in at an estimated 4,000 lbs. High Contrast Mode Contact Blog FAQs Maps and Directions Employment Internships Media Kit. “At that point we called our vet and we decided she needed assistance,” said keeper Erika Mittleman. News and commentary from Sonoma Countys leading media company. Safari West Wild Gift Cards are available starting at 50 and may be applied to services in advance or at the time of the visit. Click here to view this embed.Īfter a couple of hours, the keepers became worried the calf was twisted in the womb when the nose and face were not appearing. It is descended from the Sonoma Democrat, founded in 1857. The Press Democrat is published in Santa Rosa and is the largest daily newspaper in the North Bay. As of 2017, Safari West had over 1,000 animals of approximately 98 animal species. This device is unable to display framed content. Safari West wildlife preserve is located northwest Santa Rosa.
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