The Serengeti comes to Sonoma at this 400-acre preserve filled with the animals of the African savanna: giraffe, antelope, and oryx, seen on guided tours. Experience the Amani Oasis aviary, home to the most brightly colored birds on Earth. Iridescent Nicobar pigeons soar among south American scarlet ibises and tall demoiselle cranes strut about in pairs. If you really want to live your Out of Africa fantasies, bunk down in one of the surprisingly elegant tent cabins. 30 cabins from $260. safariwest.com; 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa; 800/616-2695.
Please note that although no animals were lost, some Safari West buildings sustained damage in the 2017 wildfires, and the property is temporarily closed. Safari tours are scheduled to resume on November 20. The tent cabins are expected to reopen in 2018.