Many travelers embarking on Canadian train trips may not expect to see lions, elephants and giraffes roaming around acres of open reserves. However, with a trip to the African Lion Safari in Cambridge, Ontario, tourists will witness their fair share of various wildlife species.

Blue throated Macaws, furry Cheetah cubs and White Rhinoceros are a small sampling of the 1,000 animals representing over 100 species residing on the grounds. Privately owned by a Canadian family, the safari park's mission is to protect and uphold the values of animal conservation.

The park's conservation efforts have resulted in the breeding of 30 species that are considered endangered and 20 species on the "threatened" list. Travelers who make stops here off the Trans Canadian railway will witness some of the most endangered species in the world, such as the strong and speedy cheetah and the majestic Asian elephant.

The greatest excitement of the adventurous safari lies in its major difference from a typical zoo. Instead of roaming around the grounds of a wildlife park, observing animals locked inside their cages, guests participating in the wildlife tour will be the ones trapped - in their vehicles - while animals travel freely in 5-50-acre reservations.