Zoosafari Fasanolandia

Coordinates: 40°50′01″N 17°20′19″E / 40.8335°N 17.3386°E / 40.8335; 17.3386
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Zoosafari Fasanolandia
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40°50′01″N 17°20′19″E / 40.8335°N 17.3386°E / 40.8335; 17.3386
Date opened1973
Location Fasano, Italy
Land area150 acres (61 ha)
Websitewww.zoosafari.it

Zoosafari Fasanolandia is an

theme park in Fasano in southern Italy. The park includes a drive-through safari park in the visitor's own vehicle as well as walk around animal areas, animal shows, and several rides. The park opened in 1973 and includes the only male African elephant
in Italy.

Location

The park is located in the town of Fasano in the province of

Mediterranean
hillside overlooking the sea. The park covers more than 150 acres (61 ha).

Animal Exhibits

The dolphins show

Safari Park: This is the main animal reserve at the park. Visitors drive through in their own vehicle and observe wildlife from all over the globe roaming freely. When first entering the park,

peacocks
.

Tropical Room: After exiting the reserves, a number of reserves can be viewed on foot, the first of which is the tropical room.

tortoises can be seen as well. Several amphibians can also be seen along with many fish
.

Pedonal Zoological Trail: A special train can be ridden around this reserve, giving visitors the chance to see the animals more clearly.

African hunting dogs
are also seen occasionally.

Lake of the Large Mammals: A number of species can be observed here.

white rhinos
can be seen.

Ornithological Exhibit: A number of tropical birds can be seen here including

parrots
.

Penguin House: A large group of

penguins
can be seen swimming and playing in their pool.

Dolphinarium: Several

Bottle-nosed dolphins
.

Theme park

As well as animals, the park has several rides: a

dodgem cars. One of the roller coasters, named Eurofighter
, has a 97 degree drop.

Animal Shows

Several species at the park provide performances for the visitors at various times each day. Penguins and sea lions perform together and parrot shows are also available to see. Dolphin shows are incredibly popular with visitors due to the fact that not many parks keep dolphins or let them perform.[citation needed]

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