Established in 1979 and opened to the public in October 1981, as a satellite station of the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (NZG), Pretoria Zoo. In 2004 the NZG was proclaimed as a National Facility, as part of the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF). The center is located in the north entrance to the town of Mokopane, in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Contents
The center covers an area of 1300 ha, containing a zoo-like environment, breeding camps, and a free ranging area, all accommodating a large variety of African species as well as species from South America and South East Asia.
Activities and Facilities
There are various activities and facilities available at the center. These include day trips to the reserve, game drives, open air functions, and over night accommodation. There is also a research facility for students and researchers.
Species List
In reserve
In camps