We had approx. 75 deer (fallow and a few tame white tail), 50 goats ( about 10 were Camaroon), 2-3 macaws ( 2 scarlet, maybe 1 other), 6 llamas ( Jeb and Ellie were the spoiled bottle fed baby llamas that eventually had to be removed), 10 pythons ( 3 reticulated, Big Head, Monty (of course), and Abe, and 7 African Rock Pythons. Also about 30 chickens assorted ducks. I kept good records, including the reptiles feeding habits.
The pond was in the front so you could see it from outside and to the left of the entrance. It was about 35 - 40 ft. long and about 25 ft wide. In the middle there was an island with one or two trees, thats where the clipped macaws stayed in the warm weather, back to the holding area in the winter. Somebody didn't clip them properly and they eventually flew away.
The snake house was the only display. There was a small building that sold stuff to feed the animals, I think it was Rye Crisp or some other cracker. It got to be dangerous and too much food so I think it was cut out or limited.
I don't remember it open after dark, I know it wasn't lit well at all. I can't picture the sign but I'm sure there was one.
I must have some photos, it might take a while to find them.
I went to Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen a couple months ago and saw the similarities and remembered that was the idea behind the original design of the park. Brought back memories.
Is there anyone in the Safari from the '70's?
