Planning a vacation the whole family will enjoy can be quite a challenge. While you and your spouse may be looking forward to days of relaxation and pursuing your favorite hobbies like golf, your kids likely have their own lists with activities ranging from swimming to shopping and amusement parks. That’s where the team at The Resort at Eagle Point can help. Not only do we feature world-class golfing and accommodations, but we’re located in beautiful Southern Oregon–near many fun and interesting tourist destinations. One day trip kids and their parents both enjoy is visiting Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon. It’s the perfect addition to your golfing vacation itinerary at The Resort.
Wildlife Safari is a little less than two-hours driving time away from Eagle Point, but it is worth every minute of the mini road trip. You and your family will enjoy an up-close-and-personal experience with animals native to North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and more!
Why is it a “safari?”
Unlike a traditional zoo, where you park your car and walk through a paved park to see animals in caged environments, Wildlife Safari features a self-guided vehicle tour where you meander through the animal’s living space. Animals are divided into natural habitation zones separated by gates. You drive your vehicle through the park’s 600 acres over 4.5 miles of road–a journey that typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
Watch Bison roam the fields and giraffes feed from treetops while you relax in the comfort of your car. Bring a little cash with you because you may have the opportunity in some sections of the drive to buy feed to give to emus or other wildlife from your window.
Can you walk around?
While you must remain in your car throughout the safari, there is ample opportunity to stretch your legs, see more animals up close, and participate in educational activities in the Safari Village. Their website features daily encounters and other activities, from visiting hippos up close to venturing into Bear Island and even feeding the lions. Of course, there are plenty of dining and shopping opportunities, too.
How fast can a cheetah run?
Did you know Wildlife Safari is one of the best places to see cheetahs in the world? The experienced team at Wildlife Safari has developed a premiere cheetah breeding program, ranked as the top program outside of Africa and the second best in the world. These magnificent creatures can clock speeds up to 80 mph in the field, but you can witness their beauty as they lounge just a few feet away from you inside their enclosures within the Safari Village.
When you stay at The Resort at Eagle Point, we make it easy for you to take your kids on a safari.
The best family vacations feature activities for everyone to enjoy, so our team at The Resort at Eagle Point is committed to helping you plan the perfect itinerary for your golfing getaway in Southern Oregon. Get ready to be pampered in luxurious accommodations and enjoy world-class dining at The Talon Grill while we help you schedule activities to supplement your days of golf at The Eagle Point Golf Club. Contact our team today at 541-879-3700 to book your vacation and plan your perfect itinerary. We can’t wait to see you on the course!
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