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Guide to the Grow A Garden Mega Safari Harvest Event: Pets, Rewards, and Safari Joe Details

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A fresh phase of the wilderness-themed challenge has begun, introducing temporary interactions with an NPC named Safari Joe. Players can contribute creatures to earn exclusive rewards, including specialized eggs and planting kits.

Exploring the Safari NPC Mechanics

Safari Joe periodically appears in lobbies, allowing participants to donate companions for zoo exhibit placements. Contributions influence reward quality, with superior items granted for higher-tier submissions. Randomized outputs include crate variations and botanical bundles.

Name Percentage
Pet Shard Oxpecker 2.44%
Safari Seed Pack 4.55%
Safari Egg 4.55%
Safari Seed Pack 9.76%
Safari Egg 9.76%
Savannah Crate 39.02%
Safari Crate 39.02%
Safari Crate 45.45%
Savannah Crate 45.45%

Contributing mature, rare companions increases probability of premium rewards.

Wildlife Companions Added in Latest Update

Six novel companions become available through progression milestones in the wilderness shop. Each provides unique gameplay enhancements when activated.

Pet Name Tier Tier Passive Perks
Lion Divine 290 billion points Periodic roar reduces pet cooldowns. Applies special mutation to fruits every 23 minutes.
Crocodile Mythical 245 billion points Bites randomly boost vegetation growth and companion experience rates.
Hippo Legendary 230 billion points Consumes melons periodically for currency, occasionally returning seeds. Triggers weather effects.
Cape Buffalo Rare 195 billion points Chance to duplicate harvested materials, with increased success for special flora.
Hyena Uncommon 165 billion points Grants additional experience per pack member when paired with non-Hyena companions.
Gecko Common 130 billion points Enhances mutation chances for adjacent greenery.

Botanical Additions in Wilderness Pack

The Safari Seed Pack
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Plant Name Rarity Percentage
Peacock Tail Prismatic 0.50%
Java Banana Divine 4.50%
Castor Bean Mythical 10%
Amberfruit Shrub Legendary 20%
Bamboo Tree Legendary 25%
Daisy Uncommon 40%

Wilderness planting kits become accessible after achieving the 120 billion point threshold.

Additional Milestone Unlockables

Name Milestone Rarity
Pet Shard JUMBO Unlocked Divine
Ancestral Horn 240,000,000,000 Mythical
Savannah Crate 125,000,000 Legendary
Safari Seed Pack 120,000,000,000 Legendary

Event Mechanics Clarification

Jumbo Upgrade Fragment Functionality?

This rare fragment enables companion size upgrades, offering permanent enhancements when applied. Prioritize usage on frequently utilized creatures for optimal progression.

NPC Location Details

The special character materializes near central event areas, recognizable by distinctive vehicular props and headwear. Check main gathering zones hourly for appearances.

Premium Companion Recommendation

The feline companion stands out due to its exclusive ability to maintain event-specific mutations indefinitely. Securing this creature preserves special mechanics beyond the challenge period.