Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park
Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park
Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Duration: 2-3 hours
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Philen
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
It's a zoo. Caged animals for human entertainment and commercial profit, under the guise of education and conservation. Animals are captured from around the world and kept in small enclosures that do not mimic their natural environment in any way. A lot of sand and bare earth, overcrowding, lack of vegetation. They are being kept alive, they are not provided with the conditions they require to thrive.
It astounds me that such places are still allowed to exist, in this day and age, when we have access to the knowledge we have.
It astounds me that such places are still allowed to exist, in this day and age, when we have access to the knowledge we have.
Written December 24, 2023
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Charl
Pretoria, South Africa1 contribution
Nov 2020 • Friends
I first asked 3 different staff members about the chimps being locked up for over an hour while I was there.
I then called the landline
I asked to speak to a manager and was told there was none but a supervisor will be with me shortly,
The chimps sounded in extreme Distress that is why I called them.
When the supervisor came she was so arrogant when explaining to me that the chimps will get sick which I said to her that I don’t mind if that is the case but they do not sound ok . She then told me that this is how they always sound and blatantly disregarded my concerns .
I rather just took my friends and left. They were not happy and neither am I about how she spoke to me.
She was rude, arrogant and blatantly disrespectful.
I will never return to the venue
I then called the landline
I asked to speak to a manager and was told there was none but a supervisor will be with me shortly,
The chimps sounded in extreme Distress that is why I called them.
When the supervisor came she was so arrogant when explaining to me that the chimps will get sick which I said to her that I don’t mind if that is the case but they do not sound ok . She then told me that this is how they always sound and blatantly disregarded my concerns .
I rather just took my friends and left. They were not happy and neither am I about how she spoke to me.
She was rude, arrogant and blatantly disrespectful.
I will never return to the venue
Written November 21, 2020
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Lynton C
Cape Town, South Africa191 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Once you accept the fact that zoos exist and this one has been there for 65yrs you can then appreciate that this facility is very well maintained and the animals looks well cared for and in some instances seem to be thriving with lots of babies around the monkey and lemur cages. I found the variety of snakes incredible and saw some animals I’ve never seen before in real life which as an adult was quite cool. Would recommend a visit for all ages and to support this facility so it can maintain its standards.
Written October 29, 2022
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Juanita D
Piet Retief, South Africa7 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Very disappointed.
I phoned the day before asking about the bear and COVID regulations. Told them we will rive 2 hours to get there. On arrival after searching for the bear for 2 hours we were finally told the cage is closed for cleaning...! When I brought their attention to the fact that I spesificaly asked about the bear I was told they can never ensure any animals availability. So go as long as you don't go for spesific animals.
Food planning was terrible. Very hot day and only 3 different drinks were cold. Middle of the day, around lunch the Kiosk cook had to leave to buy more chips and buns. So no cold drinks and no food.
Summary if you're okay with not going for spesific animals and if you take your own food it could work.
I phoned the day before asking about the bear and COVID regulations. Told them we will rive 2 hours to get there. On arrival after searching for the bear for 2 hours we were finally told the cage is closed for cleaning...! When I brought their attention to the fact that I spesificaly asked about the bear I was told they can never ensure any animals availability. So go as long as you don't go for spesific animals.
Food planning was terrible. Very hot day and only 3 different drinks were cold. Middle of the day, around lunch the Kiosk cook had to leave to buy more chips and buns. So no cold drinks and no food.
Summary if you're okay with not going for spesific animals and if you take your own food it could work.
Written December 30, 2020
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DennisvanOsch
Sasolburg, South Africa4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I really suggest if you have time for one thing only. Go to the animal park. The snake variety is amazing. The animals are so well looked after, its unbelievable. The show of the seals and the snakes was breath taking and the kids will love it to bits.
This is a must must!
This is a must must!
Written January 19, 2020
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ACherryLane
Pretoria, South Africa15 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park was definately the highlight of our visit in Harties. The animals are all in such a good condition and everything is so clean and neat. The layout of the park is excellent. It is definately the best maintained animal park I have seen. Well done and keep up the good work.
Written February 12, 2020
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Anthony
1 contribution
Sep 2020 • Family
Enjoyable overall until i saw something very upsetting. I was disturbed by one of the zookeepers who mistreated the animals when it was closing time. It was at the enclosure with the bearded dragons and he was probably in a hurry to get home as they had to get all the animals back in the cages for the evening. He pulled the bearded dragon forecefully by its tail. It was up in a small tree and it fell and hit the ground hard. It then tried to get away and was obviously threatened but that treatment ensued until the zookeeper got the animal into its cage. I can only imagine that this is the process and the treatment these animals have to endure every single day after being put on display for our amusement. Absolutely unacceptable
Written December 23, 2020
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qb12015
Johannesburg, South Africa5 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Leopards and tigers in cages, idiots clapping hands at the wild dogs to get a reaction and one of the saddest seal/snake shows I have ever seen. Unless you have not done your share of exploitation this week I would avoid it.
Written April 26, 2015
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Linus
Breda, The Netherlands396 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
The park has a variety of snakes and other animals on display. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to assist. There was a lot of school kids when we went there and made it difficult for us to get to all the cages, it might be a good idea to phone and find out how busy they are before you go.
Written May 25, 2017
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F.G. K
Johannesburg, South Africa43 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
I have been to many different zoos and this is by far the worst one I have ever seen. Firstly, the entrance fee is disproportionate to what the attraction provides. The enclosures are small, dirty and smelly and the animals seem very frustrated. This was an overall sad experience and I feel sorry for the animals.
Written July 26, 2016
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Hi please tell me how much the entry fee and the boat cruise please.
Written July 27, 2023
Traveler64762296810
South Africa
everything as i want to make a booking at the place
Written May 19, 2023
Traveler64762296810
South Africa
i would really like to visit the upside down house
Written May 19, 2023
Why is the boat cruise not operating today Monday the 19th of September 2022 the kiosk and everything is closed
Written September 19, 2022
maybe due to maintenance, you can contact them on their telephone number through google
Written September 22, 2022
Want to know for plus minus 50 people is there place to braai, it is for a teambuilding.
Written May 17, 2022
Are we allowed to touch the snakes and take pics while we are holding them
Written December 4, 2021
Portia M
Greater Newcastle, Australia
How much is entrance fee for gate, how much is boat fee for 15 people, how long, what time are you open and closed, do have some accommodation for 1 day and how much?
Written September 12, 2021
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