Montecasino Bird Gardens, Bird and wildlife sanctuary in Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Montecasino Bird Gardens display over 60 species of birds, small mammals, and reptiles across multiple specialized areas and walking paths.
The gardens became part of the Montecasino entertainment complex in 2000, establishing itself as the first bird sanctuary of this scale in Johannesburg.
Daily flight demonstrations at 11:00 and 15:00 present South African birds of prey alongside international species, reflecting local and global avian traditions.
The sanctuary operates Wednesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00, with separate admission rates for adults, children, pensioners, and hotel guests.
The gardens house the largest private collection of South African cycads globally, featuring 750 plants across 37 different species.
Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Address: Montecasino, 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Magaliessig, Johannesburg, 2055, South Africa
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +27115111864
Website: https://montecasino.co.za/entertainment/bird-gardens
GPS coordinates: -26.02293,28.01112
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:16
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