Birds of Eden (next to Monkeyland) The world’s largest free-flight bird aviary (50 metres high, covering 23 000 square meters of forest). Birds of Eden houses more than 3,500 specimens of more than 220 species, with the focus being African and ex-pet birds. The dome covers 2 km of boardwalks, a restaurant, several ponds and dams and a themed souveniour store. Visits to Birds of Eden are usually self-guided, however guided walks are offered on request (and at no extra cost to patrons). 

Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary is home to mainly apex cats. During your visit you can admire the various majestic big cats of the world – Lions, Puma, Tigers, Leopards and Jaguars. The animals - at their forever home – Jukani, have been rescued or re homed from facilities that could no longer care for them. At Jukani they can now explore their large natural habitat, designed and built around each individual animal’s needs. They are free of exploitation and the stress caused by human interaction.  On your 80-minute walking safari with one of our knowledgeable guides you will also find Raccoons, a Honey badger, Caracal, and some Zebra and Springbok and predators such as the Spotted Hyena. You will find hope in #TrueSanctuaries and be made aware of the plight of these animals – realising that through lifestyle changes and choices you can contribute to a chance at a better future for them. Please do not support Apex cat sanctuaries who allow cub-petting, have walking with wild cat programmes or make the wild animals in their care preform for their meals (feeding tours).  Wild animals should NEVER have to preform for their food, neither should they ever be harassed by being hugged, prodded, posed with and used as props - wild animals are #NotEntertainers.

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary The world’s first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary. It offers tours (monkey safaris) where guests can view the 550+ resident primates in their forest home, there is also a family-friendly restaurant, themed souveniour store and viewing deck, and a 128-metre suspended canopy walk. Monkeyland’s safari guides are multi-lingual, languages spoken include Afrikaans, French and Xhosa. 

The hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary 

The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary, the newest addition to the award-winning South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA), has a variety of indigenous wildlife that occur naturally in our stunning 23-hectare forest, including Natal Duiker, Blue Duiker, Bushbuck, Vervets and Thick-Tailed Bush Babies as well as a huge variety of birdlife. This sanctuary is also home to suitable wildlife that have been rescued and need a forever home.

Visitors are transported on safari vehicles from our reception site to our forest where they will be met by their guide.  On the guided walk of our forest, which takes between an hour and an hour and a half, visitors will learn about our species’ unique behaviours and characteristics and the threats and challenges they face in the wild and in captivity.  Tours are offered in English or isiZulu and depart from our reception every 15 minutes.

For further sanctuary info and/or assistance, contact Lara 0829795683 or email her at lara@monkeyland.co.za 

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