Witness the fastest land mammal up close and personal doing what it does best: run! Shiley's Cheetah Run, located near Lion Camp, is a unique, jaw-dropping experience for all guests that's included with Park admission. During Shiley's Cheetah Run, the sleek cat races on a straight 330-foot-long track that allows it to really stretch its legs and reach maximum speed of about 70 miles per hour.
For an extra-special cheetah run experience, Cheetah Safari offers reserved, trackside seating to watch this same lightning-quick cheetah, just feet away, as it whooshes by in hot pursuit of a mechanical lure.
Before the cat makes its entrance, you can relax in our Cheetah Safari seating area while being treated to a private up-close encounter with another African animal. After our cheetah star has finished his or her sprint, the large cat and its trainer will come over for an exclusive meet-and-greet opportunity. Have your camera ready!
Cheetah Safari is available only through advance registration, and space is limited. Fee includes trackside seating and animal presentations.
Adults and children ages 10 and older only. Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
Escondido, CA 92027-9614
619-718-3000
Feb 26, 2019 - ongoing
$59 and Up*Admission is separate and required.
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