Africam Safari, Wildlife park near Puebla, Mexico
Africam Safari is a safari park about 17 kilometers (11 miles) from Puebla, Mexico, where roughly 2,500 animals of 350 species roam in large enclosures. Visitors drive through sections modeled on real regions, such as the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari Desert and the Serengeti, and can also walk through the Adventure Zone.
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 is named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana, but it also groups species from Madagascar, the Andes and parts of Asia. Among its residents are black-and-white ruffed lemurs and ring-tailed lemurs, alongside reticulated giraffes and both African and Asian elephants.
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