{"product_id":"south-africa-eastern-cape-african-dawn-wildlife-sanctuary","title":"African Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary is a rescue and rehabilitation center for injured and orphaned wildlife near Thornhill in the Eastern Cape. You walk through spacious aviaries and enclosures, including the largest aviary in the region, where birds like peacocks and Guinea fowl roam freely. The sanctuary focuses on education rather than hands-on interaction, so you observe rather than touch the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sanctuary began in 1997 when private bird care expanded into public operation to fund growing costs. Today, it admits hundreds of birds and animals annually, rehabilitating those that can be released and providing permanent homes for others, like endangered Blue Duiker and Crowned Cranes. Servals act as ambassador animals to raise awareness about their species' conservation challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisitors can picnic under an old pear tree or use braai spots scattered across the grounds. A small café serves snacks and drinks. The sanctuary is open daily, including public holidays, and welcomes school groups and larger bookings. It sits just off the N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Port Elizabeth, marked by road signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rehabilitation unit, expanded in 2015, treats animals for eventual release where possible, while permanent residents help educate the public about wildlife conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932714598620,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/african-dawn-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-rescue-service-thornhill-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783211774","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-eastern-cape-african-dawn-wildlife-sanctuary","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}