Africa U.S.A. Boca Raton , Florida
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rangergirl141
N 26° 20.453 W 080° 05.792
17R E 590156 N 2913750
Africa U.S.A., an African wildlife tourist attraction that was open in Boca Raton, Florida from 1953 until 1961.
Waymark Code: WM7FWB
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2009
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Africa U.S.A. was truly a theme park before its time, with animals allowed to roam free. Even though Animal Kingdom in Disney World was hailed as a new concept, the idea had existed some 50 years prior right here in Florida. Walt Disney was a frequent visitor to Africa U.S.A. and considered purchasing it. In fact, Africa U.S.A. was chosen over Disneyland to grace the cover of the August 1, 1960 issue of LIFE Magazine

**Information gathered from the Africa U.S.A website** (visit link)


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Year photo was taken: 1960
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