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Walk through 100 aviaries and meet over 3,000 birds at World of Birds in Hout Bay. This practical guide covers what to expect, when to go, and how to make the most of your visit.
Walk through 100 aviaries and meet over 3,000 birds at World of Birds in Hout Bay. This practical guide covers what to expect, when to go, and how to make the most of your visit.
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Operated by SA City Pass · Hout Bay, Western Cape
A path of gravel and leaf litter opens into a cool wooded valley beneath the slopes of Table Mountain, and the air is punctuated with calls—sharp raptors, burbling parrots, an occasional penguin squawk. At World of Birds in Hout Bay visitors move through 100 walk-through aviaries where flamingos preen like bright punctuation and owl eyes follow your shadow.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect light walking on uneven paths.
Yes—major pathways and sections are wheelchair and stroller accessible, though some smaller aviaries have limited access.
The Monkey Jungle allows supervised interactions with squirrel monkeys, but follow staff instructions and hygiene rules.
Yes—bird-of-prey feeding is a scheduled event (typically around 16:15) and is included with general admission.
Yes—World of Birds is family-friendly with close-up aviaries, interactive exhibits and a focus on education for all ages.
Set in a wooded Hout Bay valley at the foot of Table Mountain, the sanctuary expanded from private collections into a major breeding and rehabilitation centre.
World of Birds operates breeding, rescue and rehabilitation programs; visitors should not feed animals and should follow signage to minimize stress on resident wildlife.
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