Comments on: Safari West Fire Updates

By: Tom Stallard

Tom Stallard — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:54:30 +0000

I am grateful that your park and its wonderful occupants have been spared. I am equally encouraged by all the kindness expressed in the comments. Your posts were very helpful. Thank you!

By: Julia D

Julia D — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 02:25:57 +0000

Thank you, Jared, for doing such a good job with the continuous updates! Glad the animals and humans of Safari West are all safe!

By: Joyce and Larry

Joyce and Larry — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 05:20:38 +0000

We are so very pleased to hear that Safari West survived the fires through your heroic dedication and love for the animals. Safari West will always have a very special place in our hearts. I wear a huge smile and brag when I say that we got married at Safari West. We’re so very sorry and sad that you lost your home and many of your cherished belongings from your travels. Please know that our thoughts are with you.

We look forward to celebrating our next anniversary clamping at Safari West. Thank you for sharing your passion with all of us.

By: Kathryn Meermans

Kathryn Meermans — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 22:55:48 +0000

As one of our favorite places to visit here in Santa Rosa, it was a relief to hear all the animals were spared during our disaster of fires. Our thoughts are with you, if there is anything we can do to help out, we are here. Santa Rosa/Sonoma Strong.

By: Jeanette Walters

Jeanette Walters — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 22:14:52 +0000

The Ray Walters family have all of you at Safari West continually in our thoughts and prayers.
You have given us much joy over the years and hopefully you and all the amazing staff and animals will continue to bring smiles to all again.

Thank you for choosing my birthday for your re-opening. It is a Milestone birthday for me and as far as my family are concerned, a Milestone for Safari West.

By: Marianne and Michael Powers

Marianne and Michael Powers — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:15:35 +0000

Thank you for your heroic efforts to save the animals. Our hearts go out to you and your staff for the loss of homes and personal items. We will see you when you reopen!

By: Tami

Tami — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:37:37 +0000

Hi there!! I’m so relieved that the sanctuary is doing ok. Such an amazing story about Peter setting out to do the impossible by fighting the fires with garden hoses to save his animals. I know him from waiting on him at Adels. Such a kind, humble man….his heroic acts do not surprise me at all. I nominated his story to be told on the Ellen Show. I think all of her viewers would be touched by his actions. Thank you Peter, for being an amazing man & for saving each and every animal.

By: Leslie Weatherwax

Leslie Weatherwax — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:02:46 +0000

My daughter and grandchildren took me to Safari West for my 70th birthday. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the glamping, great meals and the safari experience. When we heard about the fires, we were so worried about the staff and the amazing animals. The thought of their perishing broke my heart. We’re so glad they were spared, thanks to the brave and caring staff. I’d love to visit again and see the baby giraffes grow up

By: John Rettie

John Rettie — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:55:57 +0000

Peter:

I’m pleased to hear that the animals are safe. Oh and the humans. Sorry though for the losses you have incurred. Thinking of you as we’ll be driving near Safari West tomorrow…

Hope to see you in Baja in November or next year.

John

By: Jared Paddock

Jared Paddock — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:55:42 +0000

In reply to ritee.

Hi there,
At this point we’re not doing any fundraising of our own but are directing anyone interested to a Gofundme campaign initiated by friend-of-Safari-West Mate Varga. This campaign is fundraising for the Safari West staff members who lost their homes during the course of this disaster. If you’re interested, this campaign can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/SafariWestFireFund. Thank you so much for keeping us in your thoughts.