Highlights
- Out of Africa Wildlife Park & Sanctuary in Camp Verde held a soft reopening Saturday after closing due to major flood damage.
- About 50 acres of the park were damaged by flash flooding in July, according to park officials.
- Limited tours and experiences are available; park officials say visitor ticket revenue is helping fund recovery.
- All animals are accounted for, safely contained, and unharmed, according to a 12News report citing park officials.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park & Sanctuary in Camp Verde held a soft reopening Saturday, welcoming visitors back after major flash flooding in July damaged roughly 50 acres of the park and forced a temporary closure.
The reopening offers limited tours and experiences, park officials said. Ticket revenue is being directed toward recovery. "Reopening is a major milestone, but we still have a long road ahead," park officials said in a social media post. "Your ticket, support, and visit help us recover."
All animals are accounted for, safely contained, and unharmed, 12News reported, citing a park update shared with supporters. Fence installation is underway at the property, according to the park's own website.
The closure and partial reopening were also covered by ABC15 and the Sedona Red Rock News. Park officials said they expect to share more information about recovery efforts soon.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 01/08/2026 22:59
- 12News retrieved 01/08/2026 22:59
- outofafricapark.com retrieved 01/08/2026 22:59
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