The Reptiles of KwaZulu Natal

If you ever wanted to hold a baby crocodile or stroke a snake, this is your chance! The reptiles of KwaZulu Natal won’t disappoint.

You will be able to visit a snake park, a crocodile farm and a crocodile sanctuary when you visit the South Coast.

The 3 reptile parks of the South Coast:

Pure Venom Snake Park
Riverbend Crocodile Farm
Crocworld Crocodile Sanctuary

All three are very child focused and place great emphasis on education in order to dispel many of the myths surrounding these fascinating creatures.

A closer look at the 3 Reptile Parks of the South Coast:

Pure Venom Snake Park

Where: Shelly Beach

Laying claim to being the biggest snake park in Africa the collection of snakes on display is very impressive but there is more … There are five species of crocodile, alligators, iguanas, lizards, birds and even a small farmyard with farm animals for the kids to pet. Read more.

Riverbend Crocodile Farm

Where: South Broom

Beside seeing the crocodiles and snakes, croc feedings and the seasonal baby croc hatchings, there are also the Crocodile Cafe, Gift Shop, Snake House, Art and Wine Gallery, Conference facilities, Howard Kelly Consulting Services and an Information Center. Read more.

Crocworld Conservation Centre

Where: Scottburgh

Since conservation is the main focus most of the animals and birds you will see here were either born in captivity or injured and are unable to to take care of themselves in the wild. See crocodiles, reptiles, birds, vultures, flamingos, eat at the restaurant, visit the MacDonald Animal Farm, the nursery and have a walk through the park like indigenous gardens. Read more.