Knysna Elephant Park, Wildlife sanctuary in Bitou Local Municipality, South Africa.
The Knysna Elephant Park maintains a population of five elephants within an open environment, allowing natural behaviors and interactions among the herd members.
Established in 1994, this facility became the first South African institution dedicated to providing care and shelter for orphaned African elephants.
The park operates an educational center where visitors learn about African elephant conservation, traditional relationships between humans and elephants, and current protection efforts.
Visitors can access the park daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with facilities including a research unit, restaurant, playground, and photography department.
The park maintains the largest domesticated matriarchal elephant herd in South Africa, having cared for more than forty elephants over three decades.
Location: Bitou Local Municipality
Address: Just off the N2 between Knysna and, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-15:00
Phone: +27445327732
Email: info@knysnaelephantpark.co.za
Website: https://knysnaelephantpark.co.za
GPS coordinates: -34.03679,23.27124
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:17
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