Wildlife Adventure: Discovering Fennec Foxes in Their Desert Habitat
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in general good health, able to walk and sit quietly for extended periods.
Overview
Discover the secret world of fennec foxes in the Sahara. Join guided night tours designed to reveal these elusive desert dwellers in their natural habitat. Read more about this unique wildlife experience.
Fennec Foxes & Friends
for a group of 4 | Ages 5 and up
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About This Adventure
Cuteness Personified!
Rates
Private Experience (1 to 4 People | Ages 5+) - $302.10 weekdays; $333.90 weekends Additional People (Ages 12+) - $50 each Additional People (Ages 5-11) - $25 each
Duration
About 90 minutes long
Includes our Behind the Scenes Tour of our 5-acre facility with even more animal encounters.
About this Experience
Fennec foxes may be the smallest foxes in the canid family, but they are the largest in the cuteness department! If you don’t think so now, you definitely will after this encounter! How can you not love this little face?
Weighing in at less than 4 pounds, these little omnivores are on the move all the time. In this Experience you’ll interact with our little guys, and give them their behavioral enrichment. And you’ll learn where they come from and why they have such big ears.
Check out this video of Frodo playing his favorite game
Options
Find out about using our picnic area
Did you know you can combine this experience with others in our Ultimate Packages? Check out those to customize your visit!
What to Bring
MASK - there is no COVID vaccine yet for Fennec foxes. During your interaction, you may be asked to wear one. A mask is not required for your included Behind the Scenes Tour.
Closed toed shoes
Adventure Tips
Best Time to Visit
Plan your tours at dawn or dusk for optimal sightings of fennec foxes.
Stay Quiet
Maintain silence during the tour to avoid disturbing the nocturnal wildlife.
Bring Camera Gear
Use a low-light camera or phone for capturing desert wildlife at night.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Dress in breathable, light-colored clothing suitable for desert conditions.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert hedgehogs
- Sand gazelles
History
Fennec foxes have been admired in local Bedouin folklore for centuries, symbolizing resilience.
Conservation
Tour operators support desert conservation projects, minimizing disturbance and promoting habitat preservation.
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Recommended Gear
Binoculars
Enhances wildlife viewing at night under low-light conditions.
Headlamp or flashlight
Necessary for night tours in desert terrain.
Lightweight hat and sunglasses
Provides sun protection during daytime activities.
summer specific
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in the dry desert climate.