DADE CITY WILDLIFE FIELD GUIDE
The World's First Cybertruck Safari: Electric rounds with Giraffe Ranch's conservation team
A 2–2.5 hour, small-group tour of Giraffe Ranch’s 47‑acre preserve in an electric 4WD Cybertruck, led by CEO Lex Salisbury, with hands-on feedings, conservation stories, and a look at the ranch’s solar-powered operations.
The World's First Cybertruck Safari: Electric rounds with Giraffe Ranch's conservation team.
Adventure brief
The World's First Cybertruck Safari: Electric rounds with Giraffe Ranch's conservation team
Outside Dade City, Florida, Giraffe Ranch opens its 47‑acre preserve for an intimate, informal safari: a short circuit through mixed grasslands and managed habitat in an electric 4WD Cybertruck, stopping to feed and learn about a living collection of more than 600 animals while the ranch’s leader, Lex Salisbury, shares nearly five decades of zoo and conservation experience.
Experience an entirely unique outdoor adventure with The World's First Cybertruck Safari at Giraffe Ranch in Dade City, Florida. This private safari lets you explore the vast ranch terrain in the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck, blending cutting-edge technology with wildlife exploration. Unlike typical safaris, this one offers an eco-friendly vehicle ride through scenic landscapes and close-up encounters with exotic animals like giraffes, zebras, and rhinos. Giraffe Ranch prides itself on a sustainable, automated experience that puts the thrill of discovery into the driver’s hands. Perfect for families, tech enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike, this safari delivers exceptional photo opportunities, immersive learning about animal conservation, and a chance to admire Florida’s natural beauty beyond typical tourist paths. Whether you’re curious about electric vehicles or wildlife, this safari creates a one-of-a-kind experience where adventure meets innovation. Prepare for an unforgettable outing that’s as educational as it is exciting, with expert guides and state-of-the-art equipment making every moment safe and enjoyable.
Route Schematic
Route Schematic & Key Stops
The tour moves as a series of short stops around the 47‑acre property, combining vehicle transit and supervised off‑vehicle encounters.
Ranch pickup and introduction
Board the electric 4WD Cybertruck and meet Lex Salisbury for an overview of the preserve, the day’s plan, and safety guidelines before departing.
Daily rounds and feeding stops
Drive the preserve’s daily route with stops to safely feed and learn about a range of species—opportunities for close, supervised encounters and on-the-spot Q&A with the guide.
Solar operations and behind-the-scenes talk
Visit areas of the ranch where staff explain how the property produces most of its own electricity with solar power and discuss operational and conservation practices.
Return and debrief
Conclude back at the starting point with time for final questions and practical takeaways about conservation and the ranch’s work.
This is a vehicle‑based, small‑group tour with supervised off‑vehicle feedings; participants must be able to board and disembark the Cybertruck and follow staff instructions during animal encounters. Operator may alter route or stops for animal welfare or operational reasons.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Personal access to a conservation expert
The tour is led by Lex Salisbury, president and CEO of Giraffe Ranch, who draws on 45 years of international zoo and conservation work to explain species care, ranch operations, and conservation priorities during the drive.
Hands-on feedings and close animal encounters
Participants ride along on daily rounds and stop to safely feed and learn about a diverse collection of animals—more than 600 individuals—enabling close, supervised encounters that reveal animal behavior and husbandry up close.
A working preserve with on-site sustainability
The safari includes insight into how the ranch is run, including how it produces most of its own electricity with solar power and how behind‑the‑scenes operations support conservation goals.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to ride the Cybertruck Safari
The experience is compact and conversational: a 2–2.5 hour circuit across a 47‑acre preserve in an electric 4WD Cybertruck, moving between stops where the vehicle halts for supervised feedings and conversations about animals and ranch systems. Expect an informal pace—ride along on the day’s rounds, listen to field stories rooted in long experience, and get a behind‑the‑scenes look at conservation and operations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour—and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately 2–2.5 hours; plan for a short, focused outing rather than a full‑day adventure.
Bring weather‑appropriate clothing and any personal items you need for a 2–2.5 hour outdoor tour; confirm specific gear or photographic restrictions with the operator ahead of time.
The operator is Giraffe Ranch; the tour is an informal, small‑group experience led by the ranch’s CEO and runs across the 47‑acre preserve in an electric 4WD Cybertruck.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cybertruck Safari?
The tour lasts approximately 2–2.5 hours.
Who leads the tour?
The safari is led by Lex Salisbury, president and CEO of Giraffe Ranch, who shares stories from 45 years of zoo and conservation work.
What vehicle is used for the tour?
The tour is conducted in an electric 4WD Cybertruck.
How large is the preserve and how many animals are there?
The preserve covers 47 acres and the ranch cares for more than 600 animals.
Will I get to feed the animals?
Yes—participants stop to safely feed and learn about animals during the tour under staff supervision.
Does the ranch use renewable energy?
Yes—the tour includes explanation of how the ranch produces most of its own electricity with solar power.
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