By David Bolling Have you ever scratched a rhinoceros behind the ear? Probably not. Given the popular perception of rhinos, petting one might sound almost as risky as kissing a crocodile on the lips.

In the hills just outside Santa Rosa, you’ll find something you don’t expect: giraffes. And zebras. And rhinos. And now, one of the best places in the entire country to go glamping. Safari West isn’t ...

A beloved Sonoma County wildlife park that’s been welcoming guests for more than 30 years and survived the deadly Tubbs Fire ...

Safari West Inc., a Sonoma County wildlife preserve, plans to lay off 134 employees in April, according to a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. The WARN notice was ...

It isn’t a surprise to see zebras grazing, giraffes ruminating, a rhinoceros with her 2700-pound baby, or sleeping in a luxurious safari tent and awakening to see a herd of antelope dashing in unison, ...

Taking a trip to Northern California’s Sonoma County? If so, I’ve got an absolute must-do for you. Enter the chat: Safari West, a wildlife reservation in Santa Rosa. The name says it all. That’s right ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OTTO: A birthday party for a tot turning 2 is often a spirited and boisterous affair, with all sorts of special photo moments and chances to make memories. But when a special ...

Kulula, a beloved giraffe born and raised at Sonoma County’s Safari West, has died at the age of 21, the wildlife preserve announced Thursday. Known for her long lashes, insatiable love of treats and ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KGO) -- Safari West in Sonoma County saved the life of a newborn giraffe found wet and shivering after birth. Caregivers found her temperature dropped dangerously due to very low ...