Knysna Elephant Park, Wildlife sanctuary in Bitou Local Municipality, South Africa.
Knysna Elephant Park is a sanctuary for African elephants in the Bitou area and provides the animals with open spaces to live. The facility includes a research center, restaurant, and playground for visitors.
The facility was founded in 1994 as the first South African institution dedicated to caring for orphaned African elephants. Since then, it has become an important center for protecting these animals in the region.
The park teaches visitors about the relationship between humans and elephants in Africa, while showing how protection programs work today. You see how the animals live together as a group and what role humans play in their care.
The park is open daily for visitors and provides pathways to observe the elephants from a safe distance. Plan several hours to explore the different areas and watch the animals' activities.
The park home to the largest domesticated elephant herd led by a matriarch in South Africa, having cared for more than forty animals over the years. This long experience makes it a special place for studying elephant families.
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