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Knowsley Safari Park is a zoological park and tourist attraction in the Knowsley area of Merseyside, England. Knowsley Safari Park is a member of British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). The safari park contributes to conservation and research through links with conservation projects 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Endangered Wildlife Trust )〕 and its links with universities in Liverpool, Chester 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Ken Dodd tickled pink to receive Honorary Degree. | University Of Chester )〕 and Manchester.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=News )〕 ==History== The park was opened in July 1971 by Edward Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby using the expertise of General Manager Laurence Tennant MBE, formerly the Chief Game Warden of Parks in Uganda and Botswana.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Knowsley Safari Park )〕 Initially the road through the park was , with visitors driving past lions, cheetahs, monkeys, giraffes, zebra, elephants and various antelope. Due to the popularity of this route, an additional of road was added in 1973, and camels, buffalo, white rhino, and tigers were added to the park. Over the years, a few modifications have been made. For instance, tigers are now displayed in enclosures within the reserve, and a bypass around the baboons was built for visitors who are worried about damage to their cars.〔 The park was also home to a former RAF airfield which closed at the end of World War II. The RAF airbase situated at the safari park was also known as Knowsley / Knowsley Safari Park / No 49 SLG / RAF Knowsley Park and was in use between 13 May 1942 – November 1944.〔http://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/knowsley-park Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust〕 The park has hosted several sporting events including the Olympic torch relay, watched by 6,000 children and families in June 2012.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Animal magic as thousands cheer Olympic torch through Knowsley Safari Park )〕 The park hosted the finish of Stage Two of the 2012 Tour of Britain cycling event and is scheduled to host Stage Three of the 2013 Tour on Tuesday 17 September.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Knowsley to host key stage of the 2013 Tour of Britain )〕 In 1995 Mr William Middleton, a warden at the park, was crushed and paralyzed due to a faulty Elephant enclosure. Mr Middleton died 12 years later due to complications caused by his injuries. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Knowsley Safari Park」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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