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Makalani Bird Park
29 R511, Hartbeespoort, South Africa
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Makalani Bird Park

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Ro
Review №1

Very informative, you get free entry If you where at the aquarium.... the vultures are awesome and they have loads of information. Support local because its lekker...

Av
Review №2

We attended the Aquarium and received free entrance to the bird park. Decent amount of birds to see in a small area. Support these guys.

Na
Review №3

This place is a great hit for kids younger than 10 year. Theres birds, monkeys ducks, bunnies and goats.

Ph
Review №4

Had a wonderful experience here with my family and was treated to a nice encounter with the vultures at the bird park, we also had a friendly and knowledgeable guide. You can purchase seed from the park and feed the farm animals, the kids had a lovely time there!

Ke
Review №5

Lovely outdoor experience.

AN
Review №6

Need upgrade. But very friendly and helpful staff

Gr
Review №7

They are really trying to get the cages right. Very informative, enjoyed the visit.

Ni
Review №8

Its okay... I think its nice considering its free if you go to the aquarium first. Would I come here and pay a separate entrance fee? No. Its mostly parrots that scream. There are a few other animals though like monkeys and meerkats and bunnies.

Ma
Review №9

Chucky the King Vulture was the highlight of the visit. It was worth it just to see and interact with him.

Wa
Review №10

This is a wonderful little park. I would love to visit it more often. Definitely worth a visit to interact with the pet vulture, Chucky and also see the meerkats and various parrots.

Si
Review №11

Nice place and people are friendly. Great for taking children

Pe
Review №12

Currently busy with renovations but was still very interesting to see what kind of birds they have. Will be awesome when renovations is done.

Ke
Review №13

We really had a great time, the moment my daughter saw the raccoon she was happy to see Mama Binturong thank you lion guard 😊😊

Sh
Review №14

Lovley animals. Really tidy. Really njoyed the place

Ka
Review №15

So good to see injured and badly treated animals and birds,given a second chance. A hearty well done to Makalani.

Lo
Review №16

Great new endeavour by Bryan & Greg, restoring this abandoned place into a worthwhile experience. Not to be missed - watch this space!

Ro
Review №17

The animals were well-cared for in neat, clean cages. Great that entrance fee is included with Acquarium tickets. The owner gave personal attention and shared jnteresting facts. We look forward to all the exciting future plans he has for Makalani Bird Park

Je
Review №18

Lovely animals, lots of rescues by the sounds of it, worth supporting and visiting

Yv
Review №19

Entrance not clearly marked, and no staff to welcome you. The vulture handler however was very friendly and helpful.

Ni
Review №20

Lovely pairs of birds, heavy on the parrots. Jack was very cute in the culture enclosure when he tried to undo my site laces.

Du
Review №21

The guide was awesome and knowledgeableCant wait to see the place again in the future

St
Review №22

Staff friendly. Bird show. Good time

no
Review №23

It was fun

Pr
Review №24

The place is decent. The caretakers are understanding and treated us with the highest level of courtesy

Lo
Review №25

If you have little ones take them here, they even have a tea garden now

Co
Review №26

It was great

Wi
Review №27

Birds and apes need attentions

Jo
Review №28

Will be great with all renovations and plans completed

Da
Review №29

Love this place. Birds have always been entertaining. They did not let the family and I down. It is simple but so nice to be there. These are the local places we should support

Di
Review №30

Little hidden away treasure

Ma
Review №31

Educational and enjoyable if you can make peace with the fact that animals in captivity will never thrive. The keeper there was very helpful and forthcoming and made us feel at home.

AM
Review №32

No variety....no fun....still under construction

Su
Review №33

We had fun lots too see friendly staff

8
Review №34

Awesome. It was a very great outing, thank you

ca
Review №35

Very nice but a little run down

Ca
Review №36

Wonderful!

De
Review №37

Expected more

Ha
Review №38

Great as well as Friends pub and Makelani holiday Resort on the same premises. Nice friendly management and Stef runs a great pub. Well done

An
Review №39

A small bird park.

No
Review №40

Lekker to have learned about some of the birds around us.

Ca
Review №41

Its being revamped at the moment.

da
Review №42

Wide variety of bird species, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Wi
Review №43

If you like Birds give this place a go. Parrots galore

Ch
Review №44

Not the faciest place around, but a true bastion of somebody who is trying to help birds and the environment. Apparently you get a free ticket in when visiting some other atrractions, which is a fair approach. If you could get a guide so much better. The birds are numerous but each one has a story. This is more of a sanctuary or rescue centre than a park.

Ch
Review №45

Loved the animals and birds. Cutest monkeys, raccoons, and mongoose. The park looks in need of TLC. Small but worthwhile

Ki
Review №46

Lovely to see an touch the animals. Hopefully they getting looked after. Could be maintained a bit

Ad
Review №47

Awesome

Za
Review №48

Child friendly, inexpensive and a fun family day out

Dr
Review №49

Self catering holiday resort with swimming pool and pub. Normally not crowded. Birds in captivity or free flying can also be viewed. Park at your chalet where you stay. Harties cableway and other attractions like the dam wall and other interesting tourist shops are also close by. Dam for fishing not far from there. Most of the time you can just arrive and book in without reservation. Best to phone ahead, and make sure though. Nice for close to the city relaxation on a weekend or so. Everybody at the resort is always friendly.

Br
Review №50

Beautiful range of birds and animals , but I would preferred a bigger area for them to coexist.

Ja
Review №51

Nice visit. Were frequent visitors. Love the interactions with the vultures.

Na
Review №52

My kids were ecstatic.

Je
Review №53

Small average nothing actually worth going for

De
Review №54

Beautiful birds but the place needs some sprucing up

Ca
Review №55

Absolutely horrifying! The birds are terribly neglected and not in a good condition at all. Being fed only Sunflower - even the Cockatoos! Meyers are kept in the same aviary is Eclectus Parrots that is know for their agression towards other birds! It was absolutely heartbreaking to see all the injuries on the poor Blue and Gold Macaws faces. This is clearly only to make money and there is no love for these poor animals!

Va
Review №56

Sweet small hidden bird sanctuary with a alot of feathery friends and a few mammel friends too.

Ro
Review №57

Good access and plentiful parking

Jo
Review №58

Its okay. Staff was friendly.

de
Review №59

The Bird Park should improve on their cleanliness and employ more people to maintain this attraction. Lots of Birds to see and a few monkeys and meerkats.

le
Review №60

Educating. if u have school groups. very intamate if u there with your family

Ni
Review №61

A hidden Gem, disguised by its simple appearance, yet the vulture experience is memorable to say the least and the staff and the intimate animal experience makes this place well worth the short detour. This is a must see in conjunction with the main aquarium run by an owner whose passion lies in the dedication to the well being of the animals. A place that offers a personal experience for a marginal entrance fee. Far more up close and personal than any big zoo and the Bird Park is a must see, following the visit to the Aquarium... For the price of 1 ticket i got entrance into two parks. Played with a Vulture, fed a seal lion held a not-so-baby crocodile along with a plethora of other animals! If youre in the area there is no reason not to pop in to these parks for an hour

Za
Review №62

Awesome experience with vultures...

mo
Review №63

The enclosures looks run down. Animals well taken care of

Du
Review №64

Superb

Pa
Review №65

Nice place.. just not in the week.

Br
Review №66

Nice place for the kids and interactive bunny session.

dl
Review №67

Such an awesome experience! Will be back!

Di
Review №68

Although very small, the experience was good.

Bi
Review №69

Value for money.

An
Review №70

Sad to see the state of the place and the animals

Cy
Review №71

Great place.

Cr
Review №72

Very nice place

Sa
Review №73

Beautiful birds, but depressingly poorly maintained venue.

Sh
Review №74

It was a bit boring and plain

Ro
Review №75

Not well maintained

An
Review №76

I dislike birds

Ma
Review №77

Its a shame as a Bird Park. Just few birds kept in cages. Place is not well maintained. Visited as its ticket was part of Snake show at Chameleon Village. Can surely be missed.

Ro
Review №78

Would not advise going here even if it were open with no charge

St
Review №79

Needs some maintenance

Al
Review №80

Could use some fixing up

Dh
Review №81

Good place

Ka
Review №82

Peaceful and lovely

ch
Review №83

Very interesting

Ch
Review №84

Can upgrade the tanks

Ta
Review №85

Boring

Da
Review №86

Cute

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3.7 Rating
  • Address:29 R511, Hartbeespoort, South Africa
  • Phone:+27 12 253 8021
Categories
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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