Things To Do in BloubergrantBehind the Scenes Tour at SANCCOB
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Where? SANCCOB, 22 Pentz Drive, Table View / Bloubergrant, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town.
When? Booking is essential.
Pre-booked tours are arranged on request.
How? Call +27 (0)21 557-6155
How much? Falls into price group R1 to R100 per person. Confirm with the provider.
Overnight? Stay at accommodation in Bloubergrant, in Western Cape
PLEASE NOTE
Unfortunately the Cape Town Centre will not be able to accommodate visits during the rebuilding of the seabird hospital which is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, SANCCOB is a non-profit sea bird rehabilitation centre based in Cape Town. SANCCOB aims to conserve and protect South Africa's sea birds, especially threatened species, for the benefit of present and future generations.
SANCCOB rehabilitate ill, injured, oiled and orphaned sea birds on a daily basis, prepare for and manage the rehabilitation of sea birds during a major oil spill, raise awareness about conservation through environmental education and collaborate on research projects. SANCCOB has treated more than 83 000 sea birds throughout the last 37 years.
Private groups may book an exclusive “behind the scenes” tour at SANCCOB. The tour includes a short video about the infamous Treasure oil spill and a tour of select areas of SANCCOB’s rehabilitation centre. Please note that some areas of the centre are restricted. Tours are 45 minutes in length. The maximum number of people per group is 8.
