Wildlife Safari Park Photo Trek

When:
October 25, 2014 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Where:
Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari
16406 292nd Street
Ashland, NE 68003
USA
Cost:
$6.50 Adults (12 and above) $4.50 Children (3-11) $5.50 Seniors (65 and above) FREE Children 2 and under $5.50 Military Adult (12 and over) $3.50 Military Child (3-11) FREE Parking for guests.
Contact:
Alan Brodin

Fontenelle Forest Photography Club
Photo Trek

Where: Wildlife Safari Park
I-80 off Exit 426
 There is a Parking Area just past the Wetlands and next to the Eagle Aviary we can meet there and discuss what and where to photo and share some tips to get the best shots.
 Admission to the Park is $6.50 for Adults and $5.50 for Seniors.

When: October 19, 2014
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

What to Photograph
The Safari Park offers a wide variety of wildlife and landscape photo opportunities. There are driving trails that you will be able to see Elk, Deer, and Bison from. There also hiking trails that lead to Wolf Canyon, the Bear Den and a lake. The Eagle Aviary allows you to get close to 4 bald eagles. The wetlands area has several pelicans, turtles, frogs and other native wildlife. There is also the Crane Meadows where you will be able to see Sandhill Cranes, Trumpeter Swans and other birds.

What to bring
Any camera and lens will be fine for this trip. But for some of the areas, a DSLR with telephoto lenses would be a better choice.
Other things to consider bringing are:
 DSLR or Point and Shoot Camera
 Wide Angle Lens
 Telephoto Lens – 200mm – 800mm or anything in between
 Monopod
 Tripod
 Flash