Find Animal Sanctuaries in Durban

The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation of indigenous raptors and is base to ongoing research, breeding and rehabilitation projects for birds of prey. The majority of these projects run ‘behind the ...

The Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary is a popular attraction. It consists of a large expanse of open shimmering water surrounded by rolling lawns. Gardens are on the one end and indigenous lush forests on the other. An effortless 30 ...

Butterflies for Africa has been developed to combine the best elements of top butterfly houses from around the world with some unique features of its own. The complex currently houses a walk-through Butterfly House (housing both ...

Crag’s View Wild Care Centre, situated on Crag’s View farm, Port Edward, is the only official wildlife rehabilitation centre serving the lower south coast region, KwaZulu-Natal. The core function of the Centre is to attempt to ...

Join us for an up close and personal tour and learn more about South Africa's endangered wild cat species. Come and be mesmerised by the beauty of the Caracal (Lynx), enchanted by the playful Serval, astonished by the speed and ...

The Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre is found in Champagne Valley in the Drakensberg and is open every day apart from Friday. The shows are thrilling; highlighting the power, speed and intelligence of the birds. An insight ...

Fitsimons Snake Park is sanctuary to about 120 South African indigenous species of snakes, including mambas, cobras and puffadders. You can also see Iguanas, tortoises and some crocodiles. The Park gives a fascinating insight ...

Pucker up to a baby snout sharp with cute deception. Baby jaws of baby crocodiles are on offer for a first date kiss without any obligatory baby talk - pretty friendly for a reptile capable of more than a love bite. An optional ...

The Ndlondlo Reptile Park is in Ballito, KwaZulu Natal and houses over twenty species of reptiles, including anacondas and pythons in unique, underground enclosures. Guided tours of the Park are available and they will also ...

Touted as the biggest reptile farm in Africa, has an incredible collection of indigenous and exotic reptiles and it’s an ideal way to get up close and personal with a series of snakes, iguanas and crocodiles on the Hibiscus ...

Crocodile Creek is located in KwaZulu Natal, and is home to some 9,000 crocodiles, as well as snakes, monkeys, alligators and leguaans. You will be able to enjoy a guided ‘hands on’ tour with experienced guides of the ...

Phezulu boasts a Crocodile and Snake park where guests are taken on a tour by knowledgeable guides. Learn interesting facts about crocodiles and snakes, and meet 'Junior' a 102 year old Nile crocodile. Have a hands-on experience ...

Home to more than 200 adult nile crocodiles and numerous juveniles of all sizes, tourist visiting Riverbend Crocodile Farm are able to view the crocodiles in their natural habitat. Beautifully landscaped breeding enclosures are ...

10 minutes outside Durban, the Umgeni River Bird Park is one of the greatest attractions of the city. Walk-through aviaries, birds out on perches, wonderful green vegetation, some amazing waterfalls and rock faces all combine to ...

Zulu Croc Reptile park offers a two hour croc and snake experience - you will be up close and personal with the creatures and will be able to touch and feel them. The manager of the park also gives daily demonstrations and ...