The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) is thrilled to announce the opening of The Coffee Fountain, a brand-new coffee shop situated in SANCCOB's beautiful new Visitor Centre in Table View. Overlooking the scenic Rietvlei Nature Reserve and offering expansive views of the Table Mountain.
SANCCOB's Visitor Centre offers an educational,…
South Africa’s critically endangered African penguins are in excellent hands thanks to the important work being done by the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB).
But is it enough?
Every year, SANCCOB’s rehabilitation team and seabird rangers rescue approximately two thousand African Penguins and flying seabirds that would otherwise have died…
SANCCOB is home to injured and abandoned African Penguins and other seabirds. Their specialist chick rearing unit saves African penguin eggs and chicks to release back into the wild. The staff have planned fun educational activities, with different topics every day and includes a tour through their seabird hospital.
Date: 25, 26, 27 September 2024…
Lessons in love and shared survival
Humans can learn a lot from penguins. Not only are these remarkable birds incredibly resilient, but they also endure some of the harshest climates on the planet. What's most inspiring, however, is how they care for their young. Penguin parenting is all about teamwork. While the female lays…
In raising awareness about ocean pollution and protecting the sensitive habitat for endangered species on the Marine Protected Area, as well as in commemorating International Coastal Clean-up Day, Robben Island Museum partnered with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), the V&A Waterfront and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages to rid the Island's…