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- Africa
- South Africa
- Durban
- Umgeni River Bird Park
Umgeni River Bird Park
The Umgeni River Bird Park has had a dramatic history in recent
years, closed down by its owners due to unprofitability, then
rescued by the municipality after an uproar from the community. The
park, tucked away near an industrial section of Durban North and
the Umgeni River, houses over 400 species of birds, all displayed
along shady winding paths. The park's free-flight bird show, which
runs daily at 11am and 2pm, has been entertaining families and
school groups for over a decade, featuring vultures, owls, cranes,
and other impressive fowl. There is also an undercover cafe that
offers sodas, sandwiches and chipsEntrance is only 30 rand for
adults. The park is accessible by bus, but it doesn't run very
often.
Information & Facts
Address
490 Riverside Road, Durban
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
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