Two travellers and their rescue dogs arrived in a truck the size of a tiny home. A day later, they were in our kitchens, spending time with our animals and sharing an unforgettable eye to eye moment with Jason the Nile Crocodile. Meet Susi and Kim. For most of their adult lives, their story looked familiar. Susi ran a large veterinary practice. She managed a team, handled emergencies and often slept four...
Our Animal Care Team
Meet the worlds' BEST animal care team!!
One day will never be enough to commend you for all your hard work.
Narinda Beukes - Assistant Director - Zoological a.k.a. the BOSS
Craig Gouws - Assistant Zoological Manager (responsible for Cats)
Delano Mulder - Curator (responsible for birds & small mammals)
Neal Martin - Curator (responsible for reptiles)
Tamblyn Williams - Assistant Curator
With so many accolades amongst them, you'll search very far & wide to beat their dedication!
Just to name a few -
2016 - Narinda Beukes, our Assistant Director: Zoological, won the Bernard Harrison and Friends Award for best professional practice by Pan-African Association of Zoos & Aquaria
2017 - Craig Gouws won the Keeper Excellence Award by Pan-African Association of Zoos & Aquaria
Further Reading
Jade and Levinia met in the most unexpected way. Both attended the same church - he played the organ, and she was trying to leave early, and found her car blocked in by his. While he played, she waited. When she finally drove off, neither imagined that moment would change their lives.
Wild Animal Volunteers arrive with purpose. Their days begin with structure and intention as they join the team for morning duties. They help prepare specialised diets, assist with habitat care, support Animal Caregivers, and take part in the routines that keep our facility running smoothly. Every task is practical. Every action matters. Each moment contributes directly to animal welfare.










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