African Raptor Centre

African Raptor Centre ARC strives for the preservation of indigenous raptors through creative education, scientific rehabilitation, conservation breeding and practical research.
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African Raptor Centre
Tala Collection Game Reserve
KZN

South Africa Flying Display - 10:30am Wednesday - Sunday
Vulture Feed - 12:30pm Wednesday to Sunday, including public holidays). Tuesdays Available by Booking only.

When the vultures fly below....
31/05/2026

When the vultures fly below....

Vulture monitoring at it's best Oribi Vulture Viewing Hide. UKZN School of Agriculture and Science Dr Cameron Cormac, S...
31/05/2026

Vulture monitoring at it's best Oribi Vulture Viewing Hide. UKZN School of Agriculture and Science Dr Cameron Cormac, Su Govender and Lilith Vergeiner joined us for the perfect day out!

31/05/2026

Celebrate Youth Day with a fun-filled family outing at Tala!

All kids under 12 enjoy FREE entry into the reserve! 🙌 Whether you choose a self-drive adventure or book one of our exciting activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us for our delicious Build-a-Burger experience for just R190pp 🍔
Kids under 12 are also welcome to order from our kids’ menu, and our usual restaurant menu will be available too.

The fun continues on the Paperbark lawns from 10-12pm with:
🐴 Horse walkabouts
🦅 African Raptor Centre owl display (11:30 to 12 only) and a snake demo
🤸 Trampoline, jungle gym & jumping castle
🎨 Sand art fun

Booking is essential for the Build-a-Burger option.

The African Raptor Centre are also providing lunch guests a special entry & vulture feed from 2-3pm at R50 per adult, R30 per child 3 to 12yrs.

Gather the family and make this Youth Day one to remember! 💚

Email: [email protected]
Telephone :031 781 8000
WhatsApp: 065 862 1241

R603 Umbumbulu Road,
Camperdown,
Pietermaritzburg

31/05/2026

Oribi Monitoring time again!



Join us for a fabulous family day out African Raptor Centre at Tala Private Game Reserve
31/05/2026

Join us for a fabulous family day out African Raptor Centre at Tala Private Game Reserve

31/05/2026

Remember the three little Barn Owls that were destined for the pot, but rescued by Craig brought to Raptor Rescue Rehabilitation Centre by Fallen Angels Bird Sanctuary & Rescue Facility. They are growing rapidly and developing exactly as wild owls should.

One of the most important principles in owl rehabilitation is preventing habituation to humans. Young owls are raised in specially designed nest boxes with minimal human contact, receiving only the care necessary for feeding and health monitoring. This allows them to retain their natural wariness of people, a critical survival trait once released.

As they grow, the chicks begin developing essential hunting and feeding behaviours. Whole prey items are placed on the nest box platform, encouraging them to recognise, investigate and eventually feed independently. These early experiences help prepare them for life in the wild and increase their chances of successful release.

29/05/2026

With their heart-shaped faces, grass owls are often mistaken for the far more common barn owl — and many people do not realise just how rare and special they really are.

Their long legs are a perfect adaptation for life in dense grasslands, helping them move through thick vegetation while hunting rodents hidden below the grass. Unlike many other owls, grass owls often hunt low over the grass and will even walk through it in search of prey.

Sadly, grass owl numbers are crashing due to habitat destruction, overgrazing, burning of grasslands and wetland loss. Protecting natural grassland habitat and all owl speices is critical if we want future generations to continue seeing these beautiful and secretive owls in the wild.

Exciting news — breeding season is beginning for our incredible secretary birds at the African Raptor Centre!Secretary b...
29/05/2026

Exciting news — breeding season is beginning for our incredible secretary birds at the African Raptor Centre!

Secretary birds are among Africa’s most iconic birds of prey, famous for their striking appearance and powerful hunting abilities, but sadly they are now listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Habitat loss, poisoning, collisions with powerlines and disturbance to nesting sites continue to place immense pressure on wild populations.

Secretary birds generally begin nest building during the dry season, with timing varying across Africa depending on local rainfall patterns. In southern Africa, including South Africa, nest building and courtship usually start from around May to July, with eggs commonly laid between August and October.

The African Raptor Centre is proud to run one of the few secretary bird breeding programmes in Africa, playing an important role in the conservation of this unique species. Visit us to see these magnificent birds up close and learn more about the urgent need to protect them and the other raptors in our care.

Cute? Absolutely. Easy to raise? Definitely not 🦉Baby barn owls require specialised professional care, including tempera...
25/05/2026

Cute? Absolutely. Easy to raise? Definitely not 🦉

Baby barn owls require specialised professional care, including temperature-controlled brooders, correct nutrition, careful monitoring, and qualified rehabilitation expertise to ensure healthy development and eventual release.

If you find an injured or orphaned owl, please do not attempt to raise it yourself or rely on advice online. Contact C.O.R.E. (Coalition of Rehabilitation Expertise) to help connect you with qualified, registered wildlife rehabilitators equipped to care for these sensitive birds properly.

Wildlife rehabilitation should always be left to trained professionals.

22/05/2026

African White-backed Vultures are preparing for the breeding season — a critical time for one of Africa’s most endangered scavengers. During this period, access to a highly nutritious and, most importantly, safe food source is essential for successful egg production, chick development and the overall health of the breeding pair.

As the new season begins, we will also be moving last year’s chick, Baby David, to allow his parents the space to focus on breeding again. In the wild, juvenile vultures naturally move away from the nest area as the next breeding season approaches, becoming more independent while the adults prepare to raise another chick.

Every successful breeding attempt is an important contribution towards the survival of this rapidly declining species.

Address

African Raptor Centre, Figtree Lodge, Tala Private Game Reserve, R603 Umbumbulu Road
Camperdown
3202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday 09:00 - 15:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday 09:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+27317854382

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