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(Four-person max, discount can be redeemed by booking over the phone or being refunded with proof of membership upon check-in. Combos and Half-Day Adventures are excluded.)
(Four person max)
(Discount can be redeemed by booking over the phone or being refunded with proof of membership upon check-in.)
“Hi guys! We’re Stella and Safari, and we’re African crested porcupines that live at Wild Florida! We’re best friends and have been at Wild Florida for four years. One of our good friends is Tortellini, an African spurred tortoise that lives with us. We hope to meet you in person one day, and don’t worry; we don’t poke you with our quills!”
Stella and Safari can be found sleeping most of the time as they are nocturnal. They are amazing animals that help our guests overcome the fear and misconceptions associated with porcupines. We are continually surprised by how cuddly and playful they are when interacting with the trainers.
Age: Stella is five years old and Safari is four years old
Unique characteristic: Stella is more calm and relaxed while Safari is more inquisitive and playful
Favorite enrichment toys: Cardboard boxes to shred
Favorite snack: Peanuts
Conservation Status: Least concern
Habitat: North and sub-Saharan Africa
Length: From nose to tip of quill, both males and females average around two to three feet in length
Weight: 20 to 60 pounds
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years in the wild, 15 to 20 years in human care
Gestation: 112 days
Diet: Bark, roots, fruit and berries
