ZOO SAFARI (AFRICA U.S.A.) IN BOCA RATON, FL 1968

At this site in 1953, John P. Pedersen and his family established Africa U.S.A., a major tourist attraction for nearly a decade. The 350 acre site drew some 2,000 visitors daily to view the park's camels, giraffes, elephants and other exotic animals and plants.
In the park, a "Watusi Geyser" erupted hourly from the rock hill visible in the lake, throwing 1,000 gallons of water per minute, 160 feet into the air. Near the left edge of the lake are remnants of "Zambezi Falls," the park's 30-foot waterfall.