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Oudtshoorn, the largest town in the Little Karoo, is most well known as the centre of the ostrich fa
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Ikkos Equine Sanctuary and Animal Haven
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Ikkos Equine Sanctuary and Animal Haven
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Animal Park
in or near
Oudtshoorn
Take the kids to enjoy a quiet, relaxing farm environment and wide range of animal interactions at Ikkos Equine Sanctuary and Animal Haven Petting Farm. Meet horses, donkeys, dogs, cats, an angora goat, sheep, miniature pot bellied piglets, guinea pigs and rabbits. Come and pet them and feed them and even have a ride on one of the horses. It's an amazing, unique, interactive experience for the whole family!
Older kids can walk with the horses and everyone can feed and pet the donkeys, sheep and goat or cuddle one of the friendly guinea pigs or the rabbit. Also on offer are short horse rides led by the owner in an enclosed camp - which makes for many great photos and memories.
Ikkos Equine Sanctuary and Animal Haven Petting Farm help neglected and abused animals. The Greek word for horse is Ikkos, it also means the "Great Light", and the sanctuary aims to provide visitors with an enlightening all round equestrian experience.
So, what goes on at Ikkos Equine Sanctuary?
Rescue of abandoned and abused equines and other animals.
Ikkos equine therapy - come and walk with their equines as well as groom, feed them and get to know them.
Ikkos riding tuition - learn about horses in a fun and interesting way AND learn to ride.
Ikkos eco horse riding trails and tours – absolutely stunning trails in natural veld private game reserve with a variety of game and stunning views!
Adopt an equine or another animal here at the sanctuary – a unique gift for yourself or a loved one.
Need to know? If you would like to make a booking (at least the day before) please send an SMS mobile text message to 076 6001115 to confirm your visit and get directions. The cost is R50 entrance fee that includes a tour round the farm to meet the animals, there is the option of pony riding at R40 per person and feeding the animals at R20.
All entrance fees and donations go directly back into Ikkos Equine Sanctuary and Animal Haven Petting Farm for the care of the animals and towards the rescue of other animals in need of help.
Website
http://ikkos-equine-sanctuary.weebly.com
GPS Latitude:
-33.6008944080788 Longitude:
22.1072387695313
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