Crocworld Conservation Centre Welcomes Horace the Cape Vulture
Crocworld Conservation Centre is extremely excited to announce the launch of its very own conservation and breeding Vulture Program.
The project is a shared vision between Crocworld Conservation Centre and the Raptor Rescue Rehabilitation Centre in Pietermaritzburg. The Raptor Rescue Rehabilitation Centre rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured, ill and distressed birds of prey.
Sometimes, however, these birds cannot be released back into the wild due to the severity of their injuries or the nature of their disabilities. They, therefore, require permanent housing.
Due to the high conservation importance of Vultures, Crocworld Conservation Centre has built an enclosure specifically to house the Cape Vulture which is endangered and the African White Backed Vulture which is on the critically endangered list.
“Our Vulture Program can house up to six birds at present. We want to accommodate both males and females, which will hopefully breed, and once the offspring are old enough, will be released into the wild,” said Martin Rodrigues, Manager of the Crocworld Conservation Centre. “Vultures are on the endangered species list, and we would like to do everything possible to encourage their survival,” added Rodrigues.
As part of the Vulture Program, Crocworld Conservation Centre would like to welcome Horace, a Cape Vulture, which was recovered by Raptor Rescue, from Underberg in 2016, after a collision with a power-line. Horace had a broken right wing with two irreparable open fractures.
“Horace’s wing had to be amputated, which made him a very unhappy patient. It was re-infected several times after Horace ripped off the dressing and plucked the stitches. Because of this, he had to endure a second amputation procedure higher up on the wing,” said Tammy Caine, Manager of the Raptor Rescue Rehabilitation Centre.
After several antibiotic treatments, many hours of trying to distract him from his wound, and a long road to recovery, Horace finally healed. “He is delighted to be settled into his new home,” added Caine.
Visit Crocworld Conservation Centre and share the success story of Horace and many other birds and reptiles. It’s the perfect choice for visitors of all ages; from families looking for ways to entertain their children to pensioners looking to soak up the sun in a safe, relaxing and picturesque outdoor environment. From its exciting animal displays to its beautifully landscaped indigenous gardens, to the delectable menu and spectacular sea views boasted by the onsite restaurant Le Rendez-Vous, which is open daily between 09h00 and 15h00. Gardening enthusiasts can visit the Izinyoni Indigenous Nursery which has a fabulous range of indigenous plants.
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