We live in a country abundant with beautiful animals and are lucky enough to boast some of the best conservancies in the world. It's essential to maintaining a balanced ecosystem and ensuring the preservation of certain animal species for generations to come. The Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary is one of the organisations actively making a difference in how we relate to wildlife and experience them.
Become part of the animal kingdom
Everyone has fond memories of visiting the zoo on a school excursion or weekend trip with their families. These memories may last a lifetime, but the way animals in captivity are treated and cared for has changed a lot. Gone are the days when every animal, bird, reptile and fish are kept in imposing closures with high walls and thick cages. Now, the focus is on an interactive, immersive experience for all those who wish to see animals in a curated, as close to natural habitat as possible.
At Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary, visitors are allowed to get hands-on with these animals under careful supervision and encouragement from the handlers and tour guides. From petting an array of playful cubs to delicately handling tame birds, young and old will enjoy being up close and personal with these beautiful creatures.
The zoo experience is unlike any other, where visitors are advised to keep their distance and stay away from the glass. All encounters are safe and closely monitored, with the animals being trained to bond and develop trust with humans early on. Visitors can expect to even pet cold-blooded reptiles (when the reptiles are in a sociable mood!).
Larger-than-life lions at Lory Park
The king of the jungle can be found at Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary. These cats are raised in clean, safe enclosures free from the harm of poachers and hunters. Much work has centred around the lions, cheetahs and other animals in the conservancy, with recent attention being brought to the rare black-footed cat. Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary have successfully conserved this particular species in order for more studies to be conducted on how best to care for ad understand this animal.
Swinging into community outreach
Donations to Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary are greatly welcomed as the organisation relies on the charity of generous sponsors who fund the park's tremendous work. The donations are used to improve the lives of the animals in the enclosure and help shed light on outreach programs which greatly benefit the community. Practical projects and activities are carried out at schools in the area and Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary enjoys bringing the knowledge of animal conservation to young learners.
This initiative helps youth take an interest in the work that goes into taking care of these animals and inspires them to care for the environment in which we all live in. They are allowed to pet some of the animals that are taken to schools and invited to visit the sanctuary accompanied by their parents. This program aims to create awareness across the area of Johannesburg and further.
Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary is located in Midrand and is conveniently accessible and open to all. Having such a wonderful organisation on your doorstep is a treat for any homeowner. You can have the most majestic of South Africa's animals a short drive away from your dream home. Contact us today to view one of our quality Midrand properties.