{"product_id":"south-africa-north-west-monkey-sanctuary-hartbeespoort-in-south-africa","title":"Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort in South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Monkey Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort gives a home to primates rescued from the pet trade or research facilities. You walk on elevated wooden pathways through seven hectares of forest in the Magaliesberg mountains, where capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys and lemurs live as they would in the wild. The sanctuary is one of only eight worldwide that releases primates into large natural enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuides lead hourly tours through the forest, pointing out squirrel monkeys with their yellow-orange limbs and spider monkeys using their prehensile tails to swing. The walk covers three kilometers at a gentle pace, with benches along the way. Some of the lemurs sun themselves on platforms near the path; others stay higher in the trees. The capuchins, known for their intelligence, sometimes watch visitors from branches overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sanctuary focuses on education about why primates don't belong in homes. Many animals here were surrendered by owners who couldn't manage their complex needs. School groups visit regularly to learn about conservation. The forest setting, with natural springs and waterfalls, lets the monkeys live without cages while still receiving care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTours start on the hour from nine in the morning until four in the afternoon. The paths are shaded by trees, but you'll want a hat for the open areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932711059676,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/monkey-sanctuary-hartbeespoort-in-south-africa-wildlife-park-hartbeespoort-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783211736","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-north-west-monkey-sanctuary-hartbeespoort-in-south-africa","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}