Animals and wildlife in Oudtshoorn
Cango Wildlife Ranch
A conservation and wildlife centre with a crocodile farm, a world-class cheetah breeding programme, and various animal…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 260
Animals and wildlife in South Africa
Discover wildlife experiences, sanctuaries and nature centres across South Africa where kids can meet animals up close and learn about conservation. 29 places, updated November 2026.
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Animals and wildlife in Oudtshoorn
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
A working ostrich farm offering guided tours where you can learn about these giant birds, stand on an ostrich egg, and…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 150
Animals and wildlife in Addo
Addo Elephant National Park
South Africa's third-largest national park, home to over 600 elephants, the Big Five, and a unique marine section, offe…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 425
Animals and wildlife in Knysna
Knysna Elephant Park
A sanctuary where you can walk with, touch, and feed rescued elephants, learning about their individual stories and the…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 350
Animals and wildlife in Stellenbosch
Eagle Encounters
A raptor rehabilitation and education centre at Spier Wine Farm, with flying shows, personal encounters with eagles, ha…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 90
Animals and wildlife in Somerset West
Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate
A historic wine estate famous for its daily parade of Indian Runner ducks, with a kids' playground, bike track, and fam…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Free entry
Animals and wildlife in Somerset West
Cheetah Outreach
A conservation centre dedicated to the survival of the cheetah, offering educational talks and the opportunity to meet…
- All ages (cheetah encounters have age/height restrictions)
- Outdoor
- Good for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 10
Animals and wildlife in Klapmuts
Butterfly World (Exotic Animal World)
A tropical butterfly house and exotic animal sanctuary near Klapmuts, with free-flying butterflies, reptiles, lemurs, a…
- All ages
- Indoor and outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 88
Animals and wildlife in Stanford
Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
An ethical big cat sanctuary near Stanford that provides a forever home to captive-bred lions, leopards, and other big…
- All ages (educational visit); some experiences for older children only
- Outdoor
- Okay for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 340
Animals and wildlife in Lanseria
Lion & Safari Park
A wildlife park near Lanseria with lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and other predators, offering self-drive safaris, guided…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Good for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 400
Animals and wildlife in White River
Croc City Crocodile Farm and Zoo
A crocodile farm and reptile park near Nelspruit with hundreds of Nile crocodiles, a zoo, and the chance to hold a baby…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 115
Animals and wildlife in Hoedspruit
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
A wildlife rehabilitation centre near Hoedspruit that cares for injured and orphaned animals, with guided tours and edu…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Okay for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 180