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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Animal Lovers Will Be Able To Sleep Among Giraffes And Rhinos At San Antonio Zoo
Caption: Animal lovers will be able to sleep among giraffes and rhinos at San Antonio Zoo, thanks to a new lodge in the middle of its Savanna habitat. The newly expanded savanna combines the former elephant habitat with the existing giraffe savanna, resulting in a remarkable 126% increase in habitat space. The new and improved habitat showcases a diverse array of species, including reticulated giraffes, plains zebras, sitatungas, dama gazelles, ostriches, white storks, marabou storks, and East African crowned cranes. The new savanna will feature a large new two-story barn for giraffes and a new elevated walkway will take guests on a new path through the savanna directly alongside the historic quarry walls, offering first-time-ever views for visitors. Its most extraordinary feature is not for giraffes though - it’s a private, rentable lodge called Spekboom Lodge, nestled within this majestic habitat, granting guests the unparalleled opportunity to reserve an overnight stay in the heart of the savanna. The lodge will feature incredible views, a primary suite, a kitchenette, a living area, kid bunk beds, and a private outdoor patio. Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo, said: "Guests will be able to view and explore the savanna in entirely new ways, offering first-time-ever views and even more animals to observe and learn about." The zoo’s rhino savanna has also been expanded into the giraffe yard. This will allow rhinos to move from their current habitat and explore a portion of the giraffe yard. This new feature will also allow other savanna species, such as zebra, gazelles, sitatungas, and birds, to move between both savanna habitats. The expanded savanna at San Antonio Zoo is set to open in 2024.
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