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Most of the animals come right up to your car as you make the journey through this Texas version of the African savannah. Louie the Camel is a visitor favorite. It’s easy to forget how imposing these exotic beasts are, that is, until you encounter one face to face.
This article appears in August 4 • 2000.
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