Safari, a life threatening adventure in Nebraska. (Lincoln, Henry: price, dangerous)

[Sandhills Guru]

ON SAFARI

The anticipation had to grown to unbearable levels over the months of planning for this journey. The endless late night hours studying maps of the unfamiliar area we were about to embark on our great journey into. Careful setting of way points in the GPS to ensure our safe return, double checked, triple checked. Preparation of necessary items for survival. Now it was too late for if we forgot something, could it be a factor for someone in our group, not returning safely?

We were greeted by our host, we paid our fees, additional mapping was obtained, we viewed the warnings for the area. And we were off on our journey.

Our hearts pounded nearly out of our chests. It was the first journey of its kind for one in our group. We all were unaware of what danger lurked around the next bend in the trail. We were all on high alert peering into the vegetation that surrounded us. It was too late now we were committed!!

Then we heard it, it was a faint sound at first but as we drew nearer it became louder. Then almost deafening to our ears. What ravenous animal awaited us ahead, were we prepared, did we have enough quarters in our pockets.... We could only hope.



We fought our way through the area, they were every where, wanting our attention, demanding it!



We must escape these creatures as our quarters were running out fast.

Luck was with us, as over head huge birds of prey waited to swoop down on us unexpectedly to feast on our carcasses.





We had made it, now other dangers lurked ahead. It was necessary to fight our way through the thick jungle.



Make our way around large areas of quick sand waiting to en gulp us, one member nearly was swallowed whole by the dangerous sands.



Then there were the beasts that would spring from the vegetation, like no man had ever seen before, we would have to fight them off, for if we couldn't surely we would loose our life's!







Even narrowing escaping giant spider webs and eagle nests. Luckily Grand Ma was on high alert and saved us.





Narrow escapes from man eating carnivores!!



As we entered the wetlands, the area was full of danger. As we dare not hold a hand over the edge for surely to have it bitten off.








Finally after many days of travel, we had succeeded in our quest. We had survived the dangers of ON SAFARI.....IN NEBRASKA

One final look as part of our group escapes the clutches of the jungle.

[Dave1215]

That was fantastic... you have a real talent in telling a simple story... makes me want to get to the zoo (haven't been in years).

[tpabes]

How creative Sandhills, and terrific pictures too!!

[Sandhills Guru]

Thanks, I enjoyed myself immensely that day, had been a while since I had been to a zoo also. Just for your info, this was the Children's Zoo in Lincoln, NE.

The last time the wife and I were there was taking the young lady in the pictures, our daughter there. Now we had the pleasure of taking her daughter there.

What a nice place, especially geared to the youngest visitors with so much for them to actually interact with zoo animals, touch them, get a chance to feed them. Enclosures are set at levels where they do not have to strain to see from stroller height, but can relax in a stroller and have it all there in front of them That is if you can keep them in the stroller!

[crayfish]

Originally Posted by Sandhills Guru

ON SAFARI

The anticipation had to grown to unbearable levels over the months of planning for this journey. The endless late night hours studying maps of the unfamiliar area we were about to embark on our great journey into. Careful setting of way points in the GPS to ensure our safe return, double checked, triple checked. Preparation of necessary items for survival. Now it was too late for if we forgot something, could it be a factor for someone in our group, not returning safely?

We were greeted by our host, we paid our fees, additional mapping was obtained, we viewed the warnings for the area. And we were off on our journey.

Our hearts pounded nearly out of our chests. It was the first journey of its kind for one in our group. We all were unaware of what danger lurked around the next bend in the trail. We were all on high alert peering into the vegetation that surrounded us. It was too late now we were committed!!

Then we heard it, it was a faint sound at first but as we drew nearer it became louder. Then almost deafening to our ears. What ravenous animal awaited us ahead, were we prepared, did we have enough quarters in our pockets.... We could only hope.



We fought our way through the area, they were every where, wanting our attention, demanding it!



We must escape these creatures as our quarters were running out fast.

Luck was with us, as over head huge birds of prey waited to swoop down on us unexpectedly to feast on our carcasses.





We had made it, now other dangers lurked ahead. It was necessary to fight our way through the thick jungle.



Make our way around large areas of quick sand waiting to en gulp us, one member nearly was swallowed whole by the dangerous sands.



Then there were the beasts that would spring from the vegetation, like no man had ever seen before, we would have to fight them off, for if we couldn't surely we would loose our life's!







Even narrowing escaping giant spider webs and eagle nests. Luckily Grand Ma was on high alert and saved us.





Narrow escapes from man eating carnivores!!



As we entered the wetlands, the area was full of danger. As we dare not hold a hand over the edge for surely to have it bitten off.








Finally after many days of travel, we had succeeded in our quest. We had survived the dangers of ON SAFARI.....IN NEBRASKA

One final look as part of our group escapes the clutches of the jungle.

That is neat! I didn't know some of those animals were at the Lincoln zoo.
I haven't been there for years. Do you know what kind of alligator/crocodile/caiman that is? It looks a lot different than most alligators/crocodiles.

[Sandhills Guru]

I have no idea, it was the only one we saw. And right now I can't remember what was said it was.

The Childrens' Zoo may not have a lot of animals compared to the Henry Doorly Zoo, but I sure like the way it is geared towards the youngest visitors. We found that the animal displays were all at height that she could easlily see into them from a stroller, and the interaction with animals was great. Where she was able to feed animals from her hand, which she loved. Then they had an area where young staff were sitting with animals, one was the rabbit you seen her petting in my little story. They had 4 different animals out there where the staff told you about them and you were allowed to touch or pet some of them. It really had her attention and she turns two next week.

It was a spur of the moment deciscion to go that day, but with the weather the way it was, just perfect, we could not pass it up. We will be going back.

And the price for a group of 4 was under $20.

[laysayfair]

Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you're all okay. What a harrowing journey and what courage and fortitude you all showed (especially the little one with the curly blonde hair!). Just looking at the pictures of those vicious billy-goats and bloodthirsty bunnie-rabbits just gets my heart all a-flutter. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[alligatorboy]

I checked the zoo's website to see what kind of crocodile it is. It's a West African Dwarf Crocodile, which doesn't grow more than 6 feet long and doesn't attack people.

[aerahrtlu]

LOL... Thanks Sandhills, I needed a laugh today!!

[jeepejeep]

You have a talent for writing! What a great way to relate your adventure. Thank you, that was very entertaining!