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Safari park works to conserve common, exotic animals
The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, opened in 1998 by the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo, attracted about 90,000 visitors last year.
- ALGIS J. LAUKAITIS / Lincoln Journal Star
- Feb 10, 2007
- Feb 10, 2007
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Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park superintendent Gary Pettit strokes a bearded boar in the park's hospital. (William Lauer) WILLIAM LAUER
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ASHLAND — Deer, turkeys, coyotes, raccoons and possums roam the stark hills and snow-covered pastures above the Platte River.
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