Welcome to Bush Babies
The bush babies sanctuary is one of several sanctuaries in a group of sanctuaries, including the elephant sanctuary that provides for orphaned and abused animals. Situated west of Hartbeesport Dam alongside the Elephant sanctuary it provides an environment where monkeys (primates) can be given their freedom in a natural environment. The sanctuary situated in one of the many Kloofs (Gorges) of the Magaliesberg mountain range provides the perfect environment for Monkeys from around the world.
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The Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary was opened by Craig Saunders, a wildlife enthusiast who saw the need to provide a place of safety for unwanted ‘pet monkeys’ where, after rehabilitation, they could be free to be released into a wild environment and become habituated.
According to Saunders, primates are under constant threat. They are hunted for meat, body parts or captured as pets and exported illegally to every corner of our planet. He also says that monkeys do not make good pets. They require specific diets and group enrichment, as they are social animals. The sanctuary rescues these monkeys and they are released into a wild forest with waterfalls and mountain springs. At the Sanctuary you can walk along the elevated meandering wooden walkways through indigenous forests and experience a variety of exotic monkeys in a natural environment. |
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Twitter News (total 10){UpDownScroller width:140 height:85 pause:3500}Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:41:10
New capuchin baby boy Zeb born on Tuesday, bring your cameras and come visit mom and child this weekend. Tours from 09:00 till 16:00
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Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:56:41
Watch out for our July issue of Monkey Business Newsletter on our website.
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