Where
are you situated?
The Cango Wildlife Ranch is situated 3 km outside of
Oudtshoorn on the R62 en route to the Cango Caves.
What times do
you open?
We are open all year round from 08:00 and the last tour
departs at 16:30 (peak season) and 17:00 (during peak
season).
Can
we touch a cheetah at your ranch?
Yes, we offer visitors, 16 years and older, the opportunity
to enter our cheetah enclosures (terms and conditions
apply).
How far are you
from the Cango Caves?
We are situated 30minutes from the Cango Caves.
Can
we ride an ostrich at the Cango Wildlife Ranch?
No. We do not have ostrich on the ranch but in Oudtshoorn
you will find 4 ostrich farms where you can ride an ostrich.
How often do your
tours depart?
We do not have set times for tours but you will not wait
more than half an hour for your tour to start. In the
mean time there is lots to do and see such as our farmyard,
snake park, pygmy hippos and a whole lot more.
How
long will a tour last?
Tours last 45 – 60 minutes.
What can I see
at the ranch?
The Cango Wildlife Ranch is home to more than 40 species
of animals. From alligators to tigers can be found here.
Anything from the enchanting meerkat family to the hefty
Pygmy Hippos. click
here for a list of species
When
do you feed the lions/tigers/crocodiles?
We do not have set feeding times for these animals. It
is best you phone on the day of your visit and we will
be able to tell you when and if the animals are being
fed or ask our helpful guides when you arrive.
Can I only visit
Cheetahland and not go on tour?
Once you have paid your entrance fee, you are free to
wander around on the farm as you please. The only additional
fee applicable in Cheetahland is for the cheetah or tiger
touching – an absolute must!
I
only want to have breakfast/lunch at the restaurant?
Unfortunately we do not allow visitors to visit the restaurant
without paying an entrance fee.
Do you offer accommodation?
We do not offer accommodation but Oudtshoorn has got a
lot of accommodation facilities.
Our well stocked brochure board will help you with your
selection.
Can
my 15-year-old daughter go in with the cheetahs?
We only allow visitors 16 older to enter the cheetah enclosures.
Regretfully in life there are always limitations and restrictions.
Our years of experience and not to mention legal constraints
allow only visitors 16 years and older to enter the cheetah
enclosures.
Why don’t
you allow children to go in with the cheetahs?
Years of experience in cheetah behavior have taught us
that these cats react differently towards children. It
would not be safe for your children to enter the cheetah
enclosures.
Do
I have to make a booking to visit your ranch?
We only require bookings for groups of 10 and more people.
Is cheetah touching
included in the entrance fee?
Cheetah touching is optional and not included in the entrance
fee.
Is
the crocodile meat you served in our restaurant from our
own crocs?
No we do not slaughter our crocodiles. Live crocodiles
are sent to various breeding institutions around the world.
Our crocodile meat is purchased from a commercial breeder
who farms these animals on a mass scale as per most agricultural
enterprizes. The abattoir being strictly controlled by
the government health and agricultural departure.
Are children welcome
at the ranch?
Children are very welcome at the ranch. We even have a
Kiddies Farmyard designed especially for children.
Why are your
entrance and/or Natural Encounters rates not advertised
on your website?
It is our company policy not to advertise any rates
on our website or brochures. We prefer our visitors
to contact us so that we can provide personal service
as well as give them additional information with regards
to our facility.
What is Natural
Encounters?
Natural Encounters is a program we recently started where
we encourage interaction between our visitors and some
of our select ambassador animals at the Ranch.
Why do you have
a Natural Encounters program?
The well-being and welfare of all our animals is paramount
in the promotion of our conservation ethic to our guest.
To achieve these aims we promote the concept of Natural
Encounters between you and a number of select ambassador
animals. We hope that your Encounters with these magnificent
creatures will encourage you to care more for their survival
on our fragile planet.
Do I need to make
a booking to participate in Natural Encounters?
It is not necessary to make a booking to take part in
any of the Natural Encounters.
What is the age
restriction for Natural Encounters?
To ensure the safety of our visitors as well as our animals
age restrictions for any one of the Natural Encounters
apply. Please visit our Natural Encounters page for these
age restrictions.
What is Croc Cage
Diving?
Croc Cage Diving is a world first only offered at the
Cango Wildlife Ranch where visitors are lowered in a specially
designed cage into a crystal clear heated pool inhabited
by five 4-meter crocodiles. A dive will last approximately
10 minutes.
What impact does
the Croc Cage Diving have on the crocodiles?
The crocodiles used for Croc Cage Diving are all captive
bred animals that are used to human activity. Since we
do not chum our crocodiles to encourage them to move towards
the cage, the impacts on the crocodiles are minimal. The
cage with the diver is simply maneuvered as close as possible
to the crocodiles to give you a close up encounter with
these super predators.
How close will
I get to the crocodiles?
You will get close enough to see the crocodiles’
toenails!
Why do you offer
Croc Cage Diving?
Crocodiles are fascinating, powerful creatures and the
only time when you can truly appreciate the sheer power
of these animals is when they are underwater. On land
these ancient reptiles look sluggish but by entering their
environment you can truly see why these animals are such
excellent hunters.
Do I need to bring
swimwear to do Croc Cage Diving?
We do offer swimwear on the premises but if you prefer,
you are more than welcome to bring your own.
I am not a certified
scuba diver; will I still be able to dive with the crocs?
To make Croc Cage accessible to everyone we do not make
use of scuba gear during a dive but rather provide you
with goggles and a snorkel.
Can I buy more
photo folders as souvenirs?
Apart from the photo folder you receive when taking part
in Natural Encounters, we also offer smaller photo folders
that you can buy.
Do you allow underwater
cameras inside the Croc Cage?
Yes, we do allow you to take underwater cameras with you
when diving. We also have underwater cameras for sale
at Vundus.
Can I take a shower
after my dive?
We have excellent shower facilities built especially for
visitors participating in Croc Cage Diving.
Will the water
in the pool be cold?
The water temperature inside the Croc Cage Pool is an
average of 25 degrees Celsius.
How deep is the
pool? The deepest point in the pool is just over 2 meters
however; enough of the cage sticks out above the water
to give you the option of keeping your head above the
water surface.
Crocodiles are
normally found in dirty water, how clean will the water
be when I dive?
The water inside the Croc Cage Pool is kept crystal clear
by a vast filtration system.
Do you feed the
crocodiles before, after or during a dive?
Our crocodiles, like all our animals, have a feeding schedule.
We do not feed them during dives and these animals are
only fed two to three times a week due to their metabolism
and feeding requirements.
Why does the Ranch
have some animals not indigenous to Africa such as the
Bengal tiger, jaguar, etc.?
The Cango Wildlife Ranch is a captive breeding facility
for endangered species. Unfortunately endangered species
are found throughout the world and we believe that the
conservation of the world’s animals is every person’s
duty. For this reason we offer sanctuary to species of
animals from all over the world and not only African species.
What is The Wallow?
The Wallow is an up market evening venue offering a unique
setting in the Valley of Ancients and exquisite menus
catering for groups who have booked the venue for dinner
or functions.
Do I need to make
a booking if I want to have a function at The Wallow?
You are required to book The Wallow and customize your
menu in advance to ensure excellent service and an evening
never to be forgotten.
How many people
can be seated at The Wallow?
The Wallow is designed to seat up to 60 people comfortably.
Should you prefer to only have cocktails at The Wallow
and dinner at our Turtles Restaurant up to 80 people can
be accommodated.
Do I need to hire
caterers when having a function at The Wallow?
You do not need to hire caterers for a function at The
Wallow as our chefs are famous for their excellent food
and the menu costs include the catering.
Can I have a birthday/anniversary/wedding
at The Wallow?
The Wallow offers a unique setting for any of the above.
Is The Wallow
open during the day?
Unfortunately The Wallow is an evening venue only and
not open during the day.
What makes The
Wallow so special?
Apart from the unique setting of The Wallow in the heart
of the Valley of Ancients, you are able to sit in resplendent
comfort amongst cascading waterfalls, witness the sunset,
catch a glimpse of the lemurs, otters, pygmy hippos and
crocodiles whilst enjoying an exquisite meal prepared
according to your fancy.
What kind of food
is on the menu at The Wallow?
Please visit our Wallow page where you will be able to
view the menus.
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you were unable to find the answer to your question(s)
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