Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
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The Hoedspruit Reptile Centre is a must-visit destination in Limpopo, offering an educational and fun outing for the whole family. The dedicated team at the centre is committed to conserving and relocating endangered reptiles through research and informative tours. Visitors are greeted by friendly staff like Susan, who make them feel welcome even on rainy days. The well-maintained enclosures provide self-guided tours with plenty of information about the reptiles and spiders housed there.Your itinerary and your map in one view
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Why you should go
- Interact with various reptiles from around the world
- Engage in educational experiences such as snake capture courses
- Enjoy live handling sessions and informative presentations by knowledgeable staff
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Phone
+27 15 795 5203Hours
SuSunday: 8AM–5PM
MoMonday: 8AM–5PM
TuTuesday: 8AM–5PM
WeWednesday: 8AM–5PM
ThThursday: 8AM–5PM
FrFriday: 8AM–5PM
SaSaturday: 8AM–5PM
R527, Blyderus, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 8AM–5PM
MoMonday: 8AM–5PM
TuTuesday: 8AM–5PM
WeWednesday: 8AM–5PM
ThThursday: 8AM–5PM
FrFriday: 8AM–5PM
SaSaturday: 8AM–5PM
People typically spend 1.5 hr here
Highlighted reviews
There are a LOT of venomous snakes to see, it seems to be the specialization of this Centre.
Overall a small venue, but with enough to keep you busy for a good 2hrs.
A big thank you to Christine who gave a very informative presentation in the main arena, showing off several snakes. Because of her friendliness and knowledge, we would love to come back time and again.
I would just like to give a big shout out to Given Ndlovu from Hoedspruit Reptile park. Given really went the extra mile allowing my daughter to feed the chameleon some worms. He also allowed her to hold the snake around her neck and even took a few photos for us. All the animals there are really well taken care off. There is safety procedures in place as well so children can't fall into the crocodile enclosures.
Thank you very much Sharlene Collins and Given Ndlovu for making my daughter birthday so special. We will definitely be visiting again.
I would 100% recommend Hoedspruit Reptile Centre to anyone who wants to learn more about Reptiles. We love to go and we learn something new every time.
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Know before you go
- Visit during weekdays when it might be less crowded than weekends
- Consider booking in advance for special events or courses like snake capture training
- Take advantage of opportunities for hands-on interactions with reptiles under supervision
- Support conservation efforts by learning about endangered species at the centre
Reviews
The Hoedspruit Reptile Centre receives high praise for its engaging and educational experiences. Visitors appreciate the knowledgeable and friendly staff, especially Given Ndlovu, who went above and beyond to make a birthday special by allowing interactions with reptiles. The centre is commended for its well-maintained enclosures, safety measures, informative presentations by experts like Jess and Christine, as well as improvements made over time. Guests enjoy the variety of reptiles from around the world on display during self-guided tours and value the opportunity to learn about venomous snakes through courses. Some negative feedback mentions issues with maintenance but overall visitors are impressed by the care given to the animals and recommend a visit.Review score
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There are a LOT of venomous snakes to see, it seems to be the specialization of this Centre.
Overall a small venue, but with enough to keep you busy for a good 2hrs.
A big thank you to Christine who gave a very informative presentation in the main arena, showing off several snakes. Because of her friendliness and knowledge, we would love to come back time and again.
I would just like to give a big shout out to Given Ndlovu from Hoedspruit Reptile park. Given really went the extra mile allowing my daughter to feed the chameleon some worms. He also allowed her to hold the snake around her neck and even took a few photos for us. All the animals there are really well taken care off. There is safety procedures in place as well so children can't fall into the crocodile enclosures.
Thank you very much Sharlene Collins and Given Ndlovu for making my daughter birthday so special. We will definitely be visiting again.
I would 100% recommend Hoedspruit Reptile Centre to anyone who wants to learn more about Reptiles. We love to go and we learn something new every time.
Got up close and personal with some amazing wildlife, including snakes galore and the biggest iguana I’ve ever seen in my life. Definitely worth an hour or two.
We visit regularly. Improvements have been done on enclosures and you can really see a difference. The reptiles are cared for well. Also a great venue for birthday parties. The kids loved the interactions and live handling which was so informative.
Small restaurant and tuckshop on premises.
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Phone
+27 15 795 5203Hours
SuSunday: 8AM–5PM
MoMonday: 8AM–5PM
TuTuesday: 8AM–5PM
WeWednesday: 8AM–5PM
ThThursday: 8AM–5PM
FrFriday: 8AM–5PM
SaSaturday: 8AM–5PM
R527, Blyderus, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 8AM–5PM
MoMonday: 8AM–5PM
TuTuesday: 8AM–5PM
WeWednesday: 8AM–5PM
ThThursday: 8AM–5PM
FrFriday: 8AM–5PM
SaSaturday: 8AM–5PM
People typically spend 1.5 hr here