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Cheetah Research and Breeding Centre

R513, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
+27 12 504 1921
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Ranked #3 of 38 attractions in Pretoria
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

In December of 2012 we were lucky enough to visit the Ann Van Dyck Cheetah Centre near Pretoria. I had been there in 2008 and worked for a while with the wonderful team of people that Ann had gathered around her led then by the curator Alan Strachen. December 2012 was a return visit to see again the cheetahs we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The he De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre is is situated in the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountain range to the west of Pretoria North. At this location cheetahs are bred in captivity and later released back into the wild. On arrival we were provided with an extensive lecture and film on the background and history of the breeding program... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

The de Wildt cheetah and wildlife centre is somewhere we ALWAYS take our foreign visitors. It is a mere 45 min drive from Johannesburg and a wonderful interaction with cheetahs , wild dogs vultures and many more threaten species. It is clean and very well run with very enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Vistors are alway well informed of the do's... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I don't like cats, can't stand them, but cheetahs are different, if Lion is the King of the jungle, Cheetah is the queen, such a beautiful animal! One of the places where you must go if you are in Pretoria area

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

Great place to visit to see some wonderful animals and support a great cause. They do wonderful work here and just seeing the Cheetahs was amazing.

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Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

This is really one of the best attractions out of town. The cheetah story is truly a big challenge with great results. My favourite the race between man & cheetah, these animals show superb balancing skills at high speeds.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

This is a very worthwhile attraction. The animals are well cared for and this is not a zoo.The tour was very nice and well narrated.No food available for guests that day though,bring your own.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

A tour is well worth a visit, highlights are interaction with a cheetah, a game drive and for the energetic early morning risers the experience of a cheetah run! I find the habits of the wild dogs most interesting ~ the way they care for the pack, feed the young and weaker ones, the alpha male and female and how... More

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Pretoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

The centre includes an Anatolian Shepherd dog breeding program where dogs are placed on farms to protect livestock from possible cheetah predation. This is saving cheetahs and livestock

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

Essentially for cheetah research, breeding, and the education of people who would otherwise be ignorant of these magnificent animals. Excellent work is also being done with regard to the Wild dogs, another much maligned, misunderstood species. BRAVO. The place is about the animals, not lunch. If one needed to have a meal, there are any number of good restaurants nearby.

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