Montecasino Bird Gardens

The only facility of its kind in South Africa, families and nature fanatics are welcome to see the 142 different species of birds that call the gardens home - as well as the largest private collection of African cycads. The Flight of Fantasy display is also worth seeing and only takes around 40 minutes.

For great family entertainment, come and experience the wonder of the Montecasino Bird Gardens - the only bird park of its kind in Africa and Jo'burg's best kept secret.

Here, you can wander along enchanted walkways within magnificent gardens and marvel at a variety of colourful birds, mammals, reptiles and unusual animals from around the world.

In the walk-through Aviary, you'll find over 60 species of birds including Scarlet Ibises, Royal Starlings and Nicobar pigeons, reptiles and small mammals, with smaller antelope wandering freely in the undergrowth.

Tariffs

Adults & Children over 10 years: R48.00

Pensioners & children under 10 years: R27.00

Special group rates available (Groups by arrangement only)

School Tours

Since opening, the Bird Gardens has proved to be the preferred destination for school groups. They offer specially conducted tours for schools during which experienced guides take learners through the fabulous world of interactive learning with birds and animals.