NearMe lists 311 wildlife sanctuaries and animal experiences across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (55), Western Cape (44) and Limpopo (36). 73% of these entries include a phone number and 74% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 311 places we have on record in South Africa.
- FreshStop at Caltex Bird Sanctuary9 Armitage Rd, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal+27 33 345 8486 / Website / Directions
- Croc City Crocodile and Reptile ParkCorner of Cedar Road & R114 Nietgedacht 535 Chartwell, Johannesburg Ward 96, Gauteng+27 83 657 7561 / Website / Directions
- Aquila Private Game ReserveR46, Breede Valley Local Municipality, Western Cape+27 21 430 7260 / Website / Directions
- African Raptor CentreFigtree Lodge Tala Collection Game Reserve, R603 Umbumbulu Road, uMgungundlovu District Municipality+27 71 672 5953 / Website / Directions
- Umgeni River Bird Park490 Riverside Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 322 5750 / Website / Directions
- MonkeylandPortion 11 & 12 of Kirbywood Farm The Crags, Bitou, Western Cape+27 44 534 8906 / Website / Directions
- Raptors Rest Bed and Breakfast22 Weightman Ave, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal+27 35 772 6181 / Website / Directions
- Drakenstein Lion ParkOld Paarl Rd, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape+27 21 863 3290 / Website / Directions
- Cheetah Pub and GrillNoorder St, Senekal, Free State+27 58 481 2866 / Directions
- Lion and Safari ParkR512 Pelindaba Rd, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West+27 87 150 0100 / Website / Directions
- InverdoornInverdoorn Game Reserve, Witzenberg, Western Cape+27 21 422 0013 / Website / Directions
- Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and LodgeFarm 46 J Zaagkuilsdrift, Bela-Bela, Limpopo+27 12 004 0202 / Website / Directions
- Benoni Monkey and Bird Park244 Swallow Rd, Benoni, Gauteng+27 72 126 1829 / Website / Directions
- George Wildlife ParkN2, George, Western Cape+27 84 249 0442 / Website / Directions
- Midvaal Lion Park108 Christine Rd, Meyerton, Gauteng+27 74 325 2609 / Website / Directions
- Bishop Bird ParkRoosmaryn Place, Centurion, Gauteng+27 12 667 1630 / Website / Directions
- Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation CentreR101, Mokopane, Limpopo+27 74 074 5879 / Website / Directions
- Cheetah Plains Private Game ReserveSabi Sand Game Reserve S36, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga+27 79 694 8430 / Website / Directions
- Raptors Sports Bar and Car Wash32 Palm St, Phalaborwa, Limpopo+27 15 590 1879 / Directions
- PheZulu Safari Park190 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 777 1000 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The wildlife sanctuaries and animal experiences we hold are spread across 179 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Hoedspruit (9), Tshwane (9), Cape Town (8), Bela-Bela (7), Johannesburg (7) and Bitou (7).
Wildlife sanctuaries and animal experiences by province
How the 311 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 55 | Tshwane (9), Johannesburg (7) and Sandton (4) |
| Western Cape | 44 | Cape Town (7), Bitou (7) and Milnerton (3) |
| Limpopo | 36 | Bela-Bela (6), Polokwane (3) and Hoedspruit (3) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 31 | St Lucia (4), Pietermaritzburg (3) and Durban (3) |
| Mpumalanga | 21 | Nkomazi (5), Bushbuckridge (4) and Mbombela (2) |
| North West | 13 | Madibeng Local Municipality (2), Bojanala Platinum District Municipality (2) and Madibeng (2) |
| Free State | 12 | Bloemfontein (4), Xhariep District Municipality (2) and Senekal (2) |
| Eastern Cape | 11 | East London (3), Sarah Baartman District Municipality (2) and Humansdorp (1) |
| Northern Cape | 1 | Barkly West (1) |
87 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 311 entries, 73% list a phone number, 74% a website and 76% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many wildlife sanctuaries and animal experiences does NearMe list?
We have 311 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (55).
Which towns have the most wildlife sanctuaries and animal experiences?
In our listings, Hoedspruit (9), Tshwane (9) and Cape Town (8) have the most entries.
How many wildlife sanctuaries and animal experiences are there in Gauteng?
We have 55 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Tshwane (9), Johannesburg (7) and Sandton (4).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.