**Full Disclosure: My family and I received complimentary admission & a special tour. No compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own.
It’s been years since I’ve visited Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. I’ve enjoyed the experience each time I’ve been and this time was no different. It’s the same great drive-thu safari I remember, but bigger!
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch will officially open Tower Creek – a 2 mile expansion of the park – on April 1st. There are eight species of animals in the 50+ acre section: Impala, Zebu, Grant’s Gazelles, Sable Antelope, as well as African endangered species Nile Lechwe, Arabian Oryx, Dama Gazelle, and Bongo Antelope.
Visitors will be able to feed from their vehicle. The animals in Tower Creek are still quite shy, but I am sure that will change quickly!
About Tower Creek:
Tower Creek is the park extension along the Cibolo Creek. Development of Tower Creek began in Fall 2010. Visitors descend into the addition through a new road, which was carved 300-feet through a limestone bluff. Over 31,000 cubic feet of limestone was milled from the bluff, which would cover a football field, goal post to goal post, 18 feet deep. The milled limestone was recycled and re-purposed to develop the two-lane road through Tower Creek, which is two miles long. Over 5 miles of fencing surrounds Tower Creek, which protects the animals from venturing outside the ranch, but provides an open-range for the animals to roam.
The scenery is phenomenal! The animals looked comfortable in their environment – relaxing in the shade and chewing on the grass.
June 21st is International Giraffe Day!
The giraffe twins at the wildlife ranch are the only living set in the U.S.! You can find them near the park entrance. Four juvenile giraffes (ages 3-8) can be found at the start of Tower Creek .
I just love these giraffes! Their long necks and beautiful hide just make me want to stare at them for hours and hours!
Things to know:
- Check the Wildlife Ranch Facebook page for tips and advice. They’ll let you know if you should expect long lines, if there will be a delayed opening and that kind of thing!
- You can bring your own lunch – and the Wildlife Ranch offers covered pavilions to dine under! If you would rather buy your lunch, you can do so at the Safari Camp Grill. Additionally, sweet treats will be offered in the Tower Creek section of the ranch.
- Don’t feed the animals by hand.
Have you been to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch? I definitely recommend going back to visit Tower Creek!
{Prize: One (1) Admission for Four to the Wildlife Ranch} — Winner: Amy D.
GOOD LUCK!
Only one person per household/IP address may enter. This giveaway is open to residents 18+ in the 48 contiguous US and will run through midnight CST on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The winner will be randomly chosen using random.org and an email will be sent. The winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. The giveaway item will be shipped directly to the winners from the sponsor. NOTE: The prize cannot be delivered to a P.O. Box.
I LOVE this place but haven’t been in years. My kids would be SOOOO excited to go!
I would so love to win this I have been wanting to take the boys for a long time, we have never been. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Oh and I would love to see the giraffe they are my favorite.
My daughter is crazy about giraffes, so I’d pick those, too! Though the big cats are my personal favorite!
Can you believe I’ve lived here for over 20 years and have NEVER BEEN?! My family has, but me…nope. Gonna have to remedy that.
Definitely!
My girls are enamored with the giraffes.
I would love to see the giraffes!
I’d love to get close to the giraffes
I love giraffes!
My husband and I were just talking about taking our munchkin here!!
I really hope I win! I’ve never taken Luke!
I have to say that the giraffes are my favorite.
I’d love to see the giraffes! We went to the San Antonio Zoo last week and were so disappointed there weren’t any there any longer.
I would love to see the giraffes… they are so awesome! It’s crazy because my husband was on some road off of 281…. I believe and he saw a giraffe … I’ve never been here.. waiting on the not so hot season.
I love Natural Bridge. My favorite is the Zebra.
We would love to take our daughter to the Wildlife Ranch. She loves animals. I really like the zebras. They are very assertive and will stick their head in the car if you are not careful.
Yes! And you have to be careful of the ostriches, too!
i would love to see the zebras. they are one of my favorites
I want to see the ostriches! I am so excited
I have not been here in years… would love to go again and take my kiddos.
We are coming to visit in April and I would love to come back to see the giraffes!
So exciting! Looks awesome!
Can’t wait to see the Sables!
I’ve never been here but it sure looks fantastic! The fact that you can feed animals from your vehicle will be a big hit. What a grrreat competition 😉
Just followed you on Twitter so I can read more great posts!
We have never ever been! My daughter would love this – she’s crazy about animals!