SANCCOB

Wildlife rehabilitation center Blouberg, Western Cape, South Africa

What to expect

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) is a non-profit organisation committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of seabirds in Southern Africa. SANCCOB aims to conserve and protect South Africa's sea birds, especially threatened species, for the benefit of present and future generations. The organisation provides a 24/7 rescue service for ill, injured, abandoned, and oiled seabirds, and has treated more than 85,000 seabirds since its inception. SANCCOB also implements conservation strategies to address the complex array of challenges facing the African penguin, a species classified as endangered. The organisation's conservation efforts include rescue and rehabilitation, research, and collaborative efforts aimed at addressing the underlying threats to African penguins

Plan your family visit to the SANCCOB with these blog insights 👇

Where to see penguins in South Africa with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the rehabilitation center to learn about the penguins and how the staff helps them

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the penguins and the work that the staff does to save them. We even adopted a penguin named Chidi! ✨