On Tuesday, April 1, 2008 – Delilah, our Great Indian Hornbill passed away early in the morning – Delilah had died in her sleep due to heart failure. After 35 years as owner/founder Peter Lang’s best bird, Delilah the Great Indian Hornbill and our unofficial greeter was missing from her usual perch near the dining area.
Delilah was truly loved and adored by the entire Safari West staff, as well as every visitor who had the good fortune to meet her. Many will remember Delilah's special delight in warming her wing feathers by the outdoor fire pit. Certainly, tens of thousands of school children exclaimed over the bird which reminded many students of the toucan that touts breakfast cereal.
If you have any special photos or to see how you can donate to Delilah's Education Fund please email delilah@safariwest.com
If you have any special stories you would like to share about Delilah, feel free to post on this blog.
