Birds of Eden is located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa and right next door to the other attraction we visited called Monkeyland. If you have any interest in exotic birds we highly recommend this place. It is the largest free flight bird aviary in the world. The entire two hectare area is covered in a dome of fine netting. Inside it is just like a huge natural forest and in most areas of the reserve you would never know the netting is there. … [Read more...]
Monkeyland, A Primate Sanctuary On The Garden Route
Monkeyland is a large primate sanctuary and rehabilitation reserve located just east of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Located right beside Monkeyland is another sanctuary called Birds Of Eden. You can visit both places without even moving your car. The majority of the monkeys at this property have come from unfortunate situations. Many were lab test animals that lived in cages or were rescued from careers of performing. Others are dropped off at the reserve when ignorant people realize a monkey does not make an appropriate pet. … [Read more...]