The Discover Africa tour was amazing. My students loved how up close they were to a lot of the animals especially the giraffes. We learned so much that my students were eager to start working on their Safari animal reports. Thank you Safari West for the opportunity, and awarding us a scholarship to visit your facilities.
Safari West Wildlife Foundation has been extremely supportive of our school and has funded visits to Safari West through their foundation. We have a high-needs school with many English Language Learners who are socio-economically disadvantaged. We would not be able to fund our field trips to Safari West without the foundation's support! Our students do not have a lot of opportunities for enrichment and the foundation helps us to give our students these amazing, educational memories that will last a lifetime!
Safari West Wildlife Foundation was AMAZING! I filled out an application for my class, and was immediately communicated with about the process. They worked with me to include my small class size and big number of adult support. Even when I got new/more students, it was easy to add them and change my numbers. They were very accommodating and kind during the process and I hope I can continue to work with them in the future. My class had so much fun, we used the animals we saw, and the Safari West website to create a wildlife animal book.
I highly recommend this foundation.
Over the 30+ years that I have served on the board of directors, we have had our share of ups and downs, but one thing has remained constant over this entire time; the joy we have brought to a child in need. I am proud of our programs, and I am proud to be a part of a non profit organization that truly puts kids first. Thanks to our efforts, several thousand children come to Safari West each year who otherwise would not have such an experience. In addition, we give children opportunities to dive deeper into the world of zoo management - all in our efforts to create an advocate for wildlife, and in doing so, create an advocate for our planet.
I have spent a career in the technology industry working in diverse fields such as aerospace, climate research, medical, and electronics. The work that touched my heart deeply has always been my time spent in climate research at Scripps Institute of Oceanography. One way of positively impacting our climate is to teach the next generation about conservation of our precious resources on this planet so children can develop an appreciation of how wildlife conservation affects us all. I have the honor and privilege to serve on the board to support the foundation’s mission.
The foundation partners with the Safari West Wildlife Preserve to inspire children, their families, and educators via captivating live and online programs. Our mission is to inspire children to become wildlife stewards for life by giving them unforgettable educational opportunities that include up-close encounters with incredible animals.