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Panthera Africa is a non-profit company (NPC no; 2014/ 002629/08) founded by Lizaene Cornwall and Catherine Cornwall Nyquist. The name Panthera Africa is inspired by the passion Lizaene and Catherine have for the four pantheras; panthera Leo – the Lion, panthera pardus – the leopard, panthera onca – the jaguar and panthera tigris- the tiger. Panthera Africa is an environmentally friendly sanctuary for any captive bred big cats, where they will be protected and prosper for the rest of their lives. One of Panthera Africa’s main purposes is to be an educational platform where we create awareness about conditions big cats face in captivity, and how animal welfare and enrichment play a vital role in giving them the best captive life possible. We are a true sanctuary where no hands-on interaction, breeding or trading takes place. We are a blueprint of how a non-profit sanctuary, focusing on animal welfare, can become self-sufficient, and we aim to change breeding facilities into sustainable ethical projects. Panthera Africa believes in the connection between both environmental and wildlife conservation, and aims to become the first -green- big cat sanctuary in South Africa, and run solely on solar energy. Panthera Africa has found its 40-hectare […]

ABOUT JUKANI If you’re looking for things to do in Plettenberg Bay – you can admire the majestic big cats of the world – Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Pumas 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. They can be appreciated and photographed in all their magnificence. On your 80-minute walking safari with one of our knowledgeable guides you will also find Raccoons, a Honey badger, Caracal, an African polecat, some Zebra and Springbok and predators such as the Spotted Hyena. The lightning fast Cheetah and agile tree climbing Pumas are a delight to see. 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. Jukani has secured the future of all its predator cats and wildlife. The South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (PBO Number 200/060 667/08) […]

MONKEYLAND IN A NUTSHELL Monkeyland, just outside of Plettenberg Bay, is the world’s first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary. Over the course of our tours – which we call “monkey safaris” – you’ll be able to see over 550 primates of various species – Capuchin Monkeys, Ring-tailed and Black-and-white Ruffed Lemurs, Gibbons and Howler Monkeys, to name a few. The 128-metre suspension bridge, which runs through the forest canopy, gives you the chance to see these primates from another perspective – and not only literally. In addition to the tour itself, Monkeyland has a restaurant, a souvenir store and a viewing deck. Many of our tour guides are multi-lingual and as such can accommodate speakers of English, Afrikaans, German, French and Spanish. Monkeyland was founded by Tony Blignaut, who dreamed of and saw the need for a forest sanctuary that could restore the freedom of ex-captive primates. In his research he found that many of South Africa’s captive primates lived in terrible conditions in people’s homes. The owners of these animals are often overwhelmed by and unprepared for the difficulties of keeping intelligent, wild animals as pets and, before Monkeyland, there was nowhere they could turn to find a more appropriate […]

OUR MISSION Our mission at Lawnwood is to educate our visitors about snakes in general, to bring understanding and promote the conservation of these commonly feared reptiles. Most people are aware that we get both venomous and non-venomous snakes, but have little knowledge on telling them apart. It makes the subject mysterious and encourages fear. We aim to bring a better understanding when dealing with snakes! CORE VALUES Our core value is the conservation of snakes. We ensure this by educating our visitors about snakes common to the Garden Route and Southern Africa Snakes must be respected and not feared. Everyone is responsible for conserving animals. OUR STORY In 2003, after many years of anticipation and growing a hobby, Michael Caithness started Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary. The sanctuary started off very small with most snakes housed in a dome and a few outdoor enclosures, but after many years it has grown substantially, becoming one of the top attractions in Western Cape. Today the park has 8 full time staff members sharing their knowledge and ensuring the pristine upkeep of all the resident animals on the 20 hectare forest sanctuary. MORE ATTRACTIONS Lawnwood is an animal and child friendly place, besides the […]

Birds of Eden is home to about 220 different types of birds, and more than 3500 birds live in the sanctuary. Our award winning bird sanctuary provides a forever home where previously caged birds can live a life of free-flight in a habitat as large and natural as is possible. The feathered inhabitants of the aviary are comprised of a mixture of exotic, as well as African birds. This includes previously caged pets, hand reared and imprinted individuals, which in turn explains why some of our inhabitants, mainly being the parrots, (of which we have 60 different species) are unafraid of human beings and seemingly tame. All new arrivals at Birds of Eden go through a process of rehabilitation before their final release into the main aviary. Most of the birds that arrive at Birds of Eden have a history of being caged in small environments. Many of the birds we home have never encountered other birds. Therefor the main rehabilitation process involves socialization with other birds in large outdoor pre-release aviaries. Here they are given the chance to build up flight muscles, flight control, i.e. practicing landings, change of direction etc. The rest of the release process is based […]

We believe that all animals deserve a 2nd or 3rd chance so we will never put an animal down due to not being able to find them a forever home. We are realistic though, and when an animal’s life is insufferable due to illness, injuries etc, we will give them a loving passing on.

There are many ways you can make a difference, from donating cash, gifts and time, to supporting our events. If you’re especially keen, why not organise your own event! If you’re not sure how you can help, drop us a mail and tell us what your skills are and how much time you have on your hands.

There are many ways you can make a difference, from donating cash, gifts and time, to supporting our events. If you’re especially keen, why not organise your own event! If you’re not sure how you can help, drop us a mail and tell us what your skills are and how much time you have on your hands.