Tommy Stringfellow, President and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, spoke the above words as he talked about his safari in Kenya in 2019. He added, “It’s hard to explain how you feel when you meet the very last two female northern white rhinos in the world other than how beautiful the mother and her calf are, yet how angry we were that it had gotten to this point. A memory and movement that I will cherish forever.”
His memories of this precious encounter led Tommy to launch the Zoo’s travel program— a conservation travel partnership between the Zoo and Safari Professionals in 2021. The teams at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden along with the Safari Professionals team are now hard at work on planning the next group safari, where supporters and patrons of the zoo will have a chance to create their own memories — much like Tommy’s — and sharing the experience with friends, family, and the staff of the zoo. These safaris are a great way to support the zoo’s conservation effort as a portion of all safari proceeds go directly into these programs.
While we wait for that announcement, there are other ways to enjoy the world’s wonderous wildlife while still supporting Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.
“I’d like to take my family on safari.”
Does the thought of a private safari interest you? How about the concept of conservation through responsible travel? If your answer is “yes”, call us or click the link below to get started!
If you’ve ever thought about a private safari with your family or friends, we have a unique service to offer you. The team at Safari Professionals has been helping travelers design their own personalized safaris for 38 years through a thorough safari planning service.
Through a series of online meetings, you’ll identify your interests, needs, and expectations— which will result in a safari itinerary personalized to your unique priorities while maintaining Safari Professionals firm commitments to our motto of conservation through responsible travel and to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s conservation programs. Riverbanks has partnered with Safari Professionals to offer you our full safari planning services — a $500 value — at no cost or obligation to you. Through this travel partnership, we at Safari Professionals give back a portion of proceeds of your private safari in support of their conservation programs.
For more information call us at 800-779-2146 or click here to get in touch today.