ZEBRA CROSSING Traditional Cache
bocadixie: last 8 cachers to not find this averaged less than 5 finds each, so if they couldn't find it, then clearly its not there
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cache is alongside the road where Africa USA used to be, just looks like an average suburban development now, but 60 years ago this was the site of a wildlife park with all kinds of African animals roaming freely, and the water by the cache was Lake Nanyuki which had a geyser and waterfall
theres a huge amount of information about the history of the place which can be found on the internet for those interested. all thats left now is this little public area by the road with a small metal hippo, a couple of benches with a plaque that reads:
"At this site in 1953, John D. Pedersen and his family established "Africa USA," a major Boca Raton 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 still 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. Dedicated by the Camino Gardens Association in March 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Africa, USA."
the little red bridge leads over the water along the Monkey Jungle Path which is a bit run down and like a jungle in there, but you may see some wildlife, though probably not big game any more. Though I was lucky enough to see a pair of manatee in the lake one time. There are currently no keep out signs as there have been in the past, so it seems perfectly legal to wander along the path as many locals do
you will have to duck and crawl to reach the cache which is also near deep water, so take care and don't attempt if you don't feel confident
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