Abby The Caracal
Barney was born in November 2003 at the West Rand Zoo, and brought to us. He gives a nice display for the tours, showing what he thinks caracals should really do all day – sleep! In other words, Barney is a magnificent couch potato. He enjoys his food, maybe even too much! We are hiding his food in various places so he has to work for his meals both mentally and physically
COMMON NAME: Caracal
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Felis Caracal
TYPE: Mammals
DIET: Carnivorous
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: Up to 16 years
SIZE: 40-50 cm (16-20 in) high at shoulder
WEIGHT: 8-18 kg (18-40 lbs)
The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre do not receive any government funding and therefore depend on public support to continue with the work that we do. You and your family can take a special interest in one of the Centre’s animals by adopting one or more of them. Choose your favorite animal from the list of species and by sending your adopt an animal donation you will be playing an important role in assisting us to maintain and care for these animals.
Adoption Packages
ranges between
R600.00 – R50,000.00
Bronze
Adoption package for R600 per year
(R50 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 1 week.
Adopted Parent Benefit
A certificate of adoption.
Silver
Adoption package for R1000 per year
(R83.33 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 1.5 weeks.
Adopted Parent Benefit
A certificate of adoption. Meet your adopted wild child! This is done by appointment only as it includes a Walking Tour for you. Kindly note that normal tour rates would apply to additional guests.
Gold
Adoption package for R1500 per year
(R125 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 2 weeks.
Adopted Parent Benefit
A certificate of adoption. Meet your adopted wild child! This is done by appointment only as it includes a Walking Tour for you and a guest. Kindly note that normal tour rates would apply to additional guests.
Sapphire
Adoption package for R2500 per year
(R208.33 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 3 weeks.
Adopted Parent Benefit
A certificate of adoption. Meet your adopted wild child! This is done by appointment only as it includes a Guided Tour for you and a guest. Kindly note that normal tour rates would apply to additional guests.
Platinum
Adoption package for R3600 per year
(R300.00 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 5.5 weeks.
Adopted Parent Benefit
A certificate of adoption. Meet your adopted wild child! This is done by appointment only as it includes a Cheetah Run and Tour for you and a guest. Kindly note that normal tour rates would apply to additional guests.
Tanzanite
Adoption package for R6500 per year
(R541.66 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 10.5 weeks.
Adopted Parent Benefit
A certificate of adoption and a Cheetah soft toy.
Meet your adopted wild child! This is done by appointment only as it includes a Cheetah Run and Tour for you and 2 guests. Kindly note that normal tour rates would apply to additional guests.
Corporate Adoption Packages
Musgravite
Adoption package for R15 000 per year
(R1250.00 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 1 Cheetah for 4 months with health checks.
Adopted Parent Benefit
Certificate of adoption. Cheetah run and guided tour for 4 staff members. 10% discount on functions held at the Centre.
Emerald
Adoption package for R30 000 per year
(R2500.00 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 5.5 weeks.
Adopted Parent Benefit
Certificate of adoption. Behind the scenes/feeding round for 4 staff members. Your company thanked on our social media pages with links to yours. 10% discount on functions held at the Centre.
Ruby
Adoption package for R50 000 per year
(R4166.67 per month) includes:
Adopted Wild Child Benefit
Food for 1 Cheetah for 1 year with health checks, vaccines and medical bills.
Adopted Parent Benefit
Certificate of adoption. Behind the scenes/feeding round for 4 staff members. Your company thanked on our social media pages with links to yours. Your company add/sign at the Centre (at your cost). Privilege to name a pack of wild dogs or a coalition on Cheetah with an acknowledgment sign at their enclosure. 10% discount on functions held at the Centre.
Would you like to adopt a wild child?
Click on one of the species below to see who’s available!
Thank you for making a difference!
Every little help assists us to give these animals the care that they so rightly deserve. We would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support!
We value your feedback!
We would love to hear from you! We are always working towards the best conservation methods and where we can improve on our visitor’s experience. Suggestions and ideas are always welcome. Please share your review with us on our Google Business Listing.
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Adoption Packages
You will receive a certificate to acknowledge your adoption as well as a photograph of your wild child via e-mail, this applies to all adoption levels.
Bronze
Adoption package for R200 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
Information booklet
Silver
Adoption package for R600 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Gold
Adoption package for R1200 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x 30-minute walking tour
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Sapphire
Adoption package for R2500 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run & 30-minute walking tour for 2 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Platinum
Adoption package for R3600 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run & 30-minute walking tour for 4 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Diamond
Adoption package for R4800 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run & tour for 2 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Tanzanite
Adoption package for R6000 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run & tour for 4 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet