Vicki Lantz holds a baby African crested porcupine in her home near Lazy L Safari Park in Cape Girardeau County. The family-owned and operated walk-through zoo reopens Saturday and includes an animal nursery, reptile aquarium, petting and feeding zoo and acres of land with more than 500 animals, including zebras, antelope, kangaroo and emus. Camel rides and birthday parties on the ranch will also be available. Lazy L Safari Park will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April through October at 2763 County Road 618.
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