Mac Keller greets the family at the Dino Tour at African Safari Wildlife Park. The popular tour of more than 20 moving, roaring, life-sized prehistoric creatures has been extended through October 30.

PORT CLINTON — African Safari Wildlife Park is gearing up for its annual First Responder Appreciation Day on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for First Responders in the employ of the City of Port Clinton, Danbury Township and Catawba Island Township and their families only.

Those first responders and their families are invited to visit the park for a free day of animal encounters, camel rides and educational animal programs. Complimentary meals will be served in the park’s Safari Café from 12 to 3 p.m.

For the purposes of this event, first responders are defined as active or retired employees and volunteers of police and fire departments, and active or retired paramedics and emergency medical technicians. A valid employee or volunteer ID is required to participate in this event.

African Safari Wildlife Park has been delighting families for over 50 years. The free-range Drive-Thru Safari features giraffe, bison, alpacas and deer. The Walk-Thru Safari, open seasonally, features kangaroos, porcupines, birds and educational animal programs.

More information is available at www.africansafariwildlifepark.com.