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Monte Casino Bird Gardens

Discussion in 'South Africa' started by Nix, 6 Jun 2021.

  1. Nix

    Nix Well-Known Member

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    Monte Casino Bird Gardens is a 3 Acre, multi-million Bird Park owned by Tsogo Sun the 9th richest company in South Africa. The Park opened in 2000 with MonteCasino Mall. It's currently the only place in Africa with Keas,Cassowaries, Alligator Snapping Turtles and Sandhill Cranes.
    It's one of two places in South Africa with Axolotls. It's home to the oldest Anaconda in captivity in the world named Annie.

    Some of the Main Attraction is the large Walk Through Aviary, Flaming Café and a Bird Show.
    Some Photos:
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    It seems not many people know of this absolute Gem so I thought I'd share :D
     
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  2. Jaguar_X

    Jaguar_X Active Member

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    I absolutely have to agree! It is one of the prettiest zoos I have ever visited architecture wise and hosts a plethora of rare amphibians, reptiles, mammals and of course birds! (Or at least for South African collections)

    These include:
    Kea
    Southern Cassowary
    Sandhill Crane
    Palm Cockatoo
    Blue-throated Macaw
    Emerald Starling
    Crowned Roller
    And many many more!
     
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