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 […]
Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary 7210 Stanford, South Africa
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) […]
N2, The Crags, 6600
