![]() ![]() “Realistically, I’m hoping to be at the point of executing a contract on a piece of land before the end of the year or the first quarter” of next year, Gilroy said. WifeLife Partners and Relevant Strategies are evaluating “numerous locations”on the South Side where they hope to secure more than 1,000 acres for the park. The feasibility study is expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year. On : Texas breeder of exotic animals says they’re ‘no different than owning a Ferrari’īiddle’s company has retained Philadephia’s CLR Design, a zoo and habitat design firm, to bring “innovation, technology, and out-of-the-box thinking” to the safari park project, WildLife Partners said in a statement. In the 1980s, he worked as chief operating officer at the Philadelphia Zoo. He has been a consultant to the zoo and aquarium industries for about 30 years. “We share Brian’s enthusiasm for looking at a new model and some new experiences, both for the visitor and for the animal,” Biddle said. Relevant Strategies & Solutions founder and managing partner Rick Biddle described the safari park as a “pretty exciting” concept. “We’re just trying to reevaluate what is the best way to do this, what is the best way to interact and provide an educational and an entertainment experience while at the same time honoring wildlife.” “We’re trying to address what is the best way … to present wildlife to the public, because clearly the public wants to be able to experience wildlife and go to the zoo and interact with animals. “I’m assembling a team of people that are creative minds and we’re bringing them in with the mindset of recreating the entire way in which zoos are presenting animals,” Gilroy said Wednesday. He expects to spend at least $250,000, but possibly as much as $1 million, on this initial phase of the project. Now, Gilroy is devoting nearly half his time to the safari park. On : Exotic-animal breeder plans $500M safari park on San Antonio’s South Side It manages more than 7,000 acres of ranch land in Mountain Home, Goliad, near Pearsall and Carrizo Springs. His company is best known for breeding and selling more than 50 species of non-native and exotic wildlife in Central and South Texas. Kick off your boots and stay a while! Book your stay at one of our luxurious cabins.Brian Gilroy, WildLife Partners CEO, has said he intends to “revolutionize” the zoo industry. Then, be sure to feast on our pan-seared Norwegian salmon or Texas red snapper crusted with corn meal. Craving seafood Start off with some calamari or crab cakes. Whether it be the picturesque Western Town, or the wildlife roaming before your very eyes, your guests are sure to be amazed! Our restaurant may be renowned as one of the best steak houses in San Antonio, TX, but rest assured that we have something for every taste. Texas Safari is known for unforgettable parties, family reunions, and weddings, as well as corporate and private events. The park sits on the historic Chisholm Trail, which was originally used by Indian hunting parties and later became one of the largest trails for Texas cattle drives. The Tonkawa Indians, a semi-nomadic group of hunters as well as growers, relied on wild game such as buffalo and deer as well as beans, squash, and other vegetables for their daily diet. ![]() There are many points of interest to explore on the property including the Tonkawa Indian caves. Today, the facility is run by 6th and 7th generation Texans. 2 barns built in 1870 are also located on the land. ![]() The original log cabin, in which the original settlers lived in and fought Comanche Indians out of, was built in 1850 and is still on the property. It has been in operation since 1975, making it the oldest wildlife park in Texas. ![]()
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