MonkeylandKZN opens in Ballito

MonkeylandKZN has opened near Ballito on KwaZulu Natal’s Dolphin Coast.

Tours give visitors the opportunity to see various primate species, including Capuchin monkeys, Ringtail and Black-and-White Ruffed lemurs, Buff-cheeked gibbons, Squirrel monkeys and Black Howler monkeys.

MonkeylandKZN is part of the South Africa Animal Sanctuary Alliance, whose goal is to encourage understanding and commitment to the conservation of the world's wildlife and the need for healthy natural habitats.

The sanctuary is open daily from 08h00 and the last tour departs at 16h00.  It is a 100% family-friendly eco-attraction and can be visited in any weather. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable closed shoes for guided walks through the forest, and to apply mosquito repellent.

There is a gift shop at the reception area, a pizza restaurant, outdoor children's play area and an environmental cinema.