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 Hartebeesport 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.

Besides the beautiful setting and educational experience the Sanctuary provides an insightful experience into the geological history of the area with a beautiful view of the Bushveld from atop its property.

The Magaliesberg is the oldest Sedimentary mountain range dating from 2.6 Billion years (Precambrian era).The range stretches from Bronkhorstspruit east of Pretoria (Gauteng) to Rustenburg (North West) ± 120Km.

The range slopes gently to the north with steep cliffs to the south (up thrust mountains).They rim the Western Bushveld Complex, a mineral rich Igneous deposit responsible for the up thrust nature of the Magaliesberg Mountain range..

Numerous Gorges within the range initially formed by faulting and later in filled by a secondary magma intrusion (Dykes) these Dykes weathered forming the Gorges seen along the length of the Magaliesberg range.

These Gorges host many different species of Flora and also ancient Iron Age sites. The range has also hosted many historical moments with a lengthy occupation by humans for the last 2 million years, with evidence of this seen at the Sterkfontein caves near Johannesburg and west of the Hartbeespoort dam at the Bush Babies Primate Sanctuary and on the Lonmin Mining lease area.

Primates
Several species of primates are accommodated at the Sanctuary all of which were once people’s pets. They however DO NOT make good pets once adult stages are reached and can become violent, destructive and uncontrollable.

Spider Monkeys
Lemurs
Bush Babies
Squirrel Monkeys
Capuchin Monkeys
Vervet Monkeys

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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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