Empty The Cages: African grey parrots and the cruelty of confinement

Birds of Eden, the bird sanctuary in The Crags near Plettenberg Bay, is on an African grey parrot mission.


COVID crisis: 1,200 pet birds find sanctuary

This wild bird sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay became the go-to solution for pet birds whose owners were forced to give them up during Covid. It’s now also the home to the world’s largest assemblage of different types of turaco.


Our African Grey Project

The aim: Finding a decent solution for the washouts of the African Grey Parrot pet industry in South Africa, a new home for ex-pet African Grey Parrots.


Do not miss out!

This weekend is your last opportunity for our current August Special which sees parents saving up to R395 per ticket for a teenager! 


Welcome back Monkeyland KZN!

Finally all four our sanctuaries open to the public from 4 September 2020! Book your KZN visit now! 


Monkeyland is Opening!

Finally! After 133 days Monkeyland will be open again for visitors on 7 August 2020! 


Blue Bird of Happiness

Ever wonder where this saying comes from? "Blue Bird of Happiness"??


Filming at Birds of Eden

Please note that Filming for movies, series, TV shows and adverts are always available at our Birds of Eden Sanctuary 


Take a Hike!

Finally it is a good thing when someone says "Take a hike" cause now you can come for a hike through Birds of Eden and enjoy the 13 health benefits that hiking brings to the body, mind and soul. 


Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil

Mizaru, Kikazaru, Iwazaru are three names not many people know. But add 3 monkeys and various hand signals concerning the face and everyone remembers with shame the holiday photos’ poses.

Mizaru covers his eyes, and sees no evil, Kikazaru covers his ears, and hears no evil while Iwazaru covers his mouths and utters not a word of evil.Together, these three monkeys embodies the proverbial principle of “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”