Africam Safari

Africam Safari is a wildlife park roughly 17 kilometers (11 miles) from Puebla in Mexico, housing around 2500 animals from 350 species across a large area. The sections are named after geographic zones such as the African Savannah or Tiger Lake and allow the animals to live in open enclosures.

Captain Carlos Camacho Espíritu founded the park in 1972 with the goal of creating environments where animals could develop and reproduce under more natural conditions. Since then, several zones have been expanded and adapted to the needs of species, promoting the breeding of endangered animals.

The spelling of the name evokes African wildlife and reflects the intent to bring visitors closer to life on other continents. Families often use the visit to teach children the value of natural habitats and to show the connection between species and their ecosystems.

Visitors drive through most sections of the park in their own cars, following marked routes that take them past animal enclosures. Signs remind everyone to keep windows closed and not to leave the vehicle, maintaining a safe distance from the animals.

The Delta de Okavango section houses reticulated giraffes, black-and-white ruffed lemurs, and African elephants in a reconstructed steppe landscape. These animals move freely within large enclosures and display behaviors similar to those in their original habitats.