Sierra Safari Zoo

Since 1990 the company has been providing Zoological Garden, Commercial.

The Sierra Safari Zoo was started by 3 men, Dale McDaniel, Jimmie Martin, and Dave Dawson. They had a collection of exotic a...nimals as a hobby which started with ostriches. They acquired the property in January 1987 and the zoo opened in August 1987. The first real exotic animal was an African Lion, named Claude. Which was followed three months later by a male liger, Hobbs, one of the zoo's...

This facility is home to more than 40 species of animals and is now officially the largest zoo in Nevada. Staffed by volunteers and supported by donations, this organization does a marvelous job displaying the animals in their natural habitat. Special tours and field trips are available to provide educational fun for young and old alike. See lions and Siberian tigers roaming, reptiles...

**The History**The Sierra Safari Zoo was started by 3 fellows, Dale McDaniel, Jimmie Martin, and Dave Dawson. They had a collection of exotic animals as a hobby which got started with ostriches.There was no zoning in Washoe County for a zoo, so that was one of the first "Hurdles" encountered. The Washoe County Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed zoning request with a special use...

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