demographic information as well as their San Diego Zoo
Global membership status, whether they interacted with
Safari Park staff or attended the Elephant Keeper Talk.
The 20-min Elephant Keeper Talk is held in an
amphitheater like setting with a smaller exhibit area in
which one of the males or small family units is brought in
to demonstrate basic elephant anatomy and how positive
reinforcement is used to professionally manage elephants.
Other topics mentioned during the demonstration include
the history of the Safari Park’s herd and conservation
issues such as poaching and habitat loss. Questions from
the visitors are encouraged and answered post-talk.