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Exotic Animal World
- 4.2 out of 5 on Google (4,728 reviews)
- Good for toddlers
A rescue sanctuary for surrendered exotic pets: parrots, lemurs, terrapins and a ball python.
Why it’s worth it
This is a place for animals people could no longer keep, from parrots and owls to ring-tailed lemurs, chinchillas and reptiles including a caiman confiscated by CapeNature. Animal demonstrations run daily at 11:00 and 15:00, where visitors can meet some of the animals close up. It no longer runs a butterfly park and focuses entirely on rescue.
Highlights
- Ring-tailed lemurs
- Rescue parrots and owls
- Reptiles including a caiman
- Demonstrations at 11:00 and 15:00
- Tropical bird gardens
Good for
- ToddlersGoodThe published tariff lists free entry for children under 3.
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- WheelchairPartlyGoogle reports an accessible entrance; the full visitor route is unconfirmed.
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Where it is
R44, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
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Where to eat nearby
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