Oswin Smith Review of Cheetah Outreach Spier
It's not easy seeing the cheetahs caged up when th...
It's not easy seeing the cheetahs caged up when they're meant to be free. But for the sake of education and rehabilitation of the the cheetahs I agree with it. They are well taken care of and have alot of space to run or move freely. If you want to watch the cheetahs run then you should attend as early as possible(when they open) because the cheetahs have their morning run once a day early in the morning. And as the guide/care taker told us, cheetahs spend 90% of their day resting all day. There's a platform to watch them from, an upstares or down stares(more up close). On the lower deck of the viewing area there's information boards on, the history of the sanctuary, the animals that can be found within the sanctuary and outside/around the sanctuary. Inside the sanctuary you may view different types of cats and even tortoises. You'll also find 2 Anatolia Shepherds for the perpose of educating farmers of the major role the shepherds play as gaurd dogs and helping preserve livestock and wild cats alike.
The reserve, which is situated behind the sanctuary is a few strides away and can be enjoyed free of charge. Whereas the sanctuary prices start at R10 for free roaming and at every hour on the hour there are guided tours. And if you paid the required fee the tour takes you up close and personal with the cheetahs.
There is a quaint little restaurant inside the sanctuary should you get peckish or thirsty.
I highly recommend you give it a go, at least once. The experience is surreal and more amazing than you could imagine. It's worth the price. Specially since your money will be for the greater good of the animals.
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