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SAMREC (South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre)

Cape Recife Nature Reserve, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
(t) +27 (0)41 583 1830
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Educational Sites
Owner description: SAMREC is Port Elizabeth's new marine bird rehabilitation and education centre situated in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. The centre's purpose isn't... more » Owner description: SAMREC is Port Elizabeth's new marine bird rehabilitation and education centre situated in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. The centre's purpose isn't just to rescue and rehabilitate, but to also inform and educate the public through their different programs.Tour our marine rehab and education centre and experience nature through sight, sound and touch.Visitors can experience the hospital and see the volunteers in action helping to save our environment, in particular the endangered African Penguin. « less
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I have visited SAMREC on a few occasions and always recommend to my customers. It is very well run, educational and it is wonderful to see the creatures (particularly the penguins) excercising in their pool.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This African penguin rehabilitation center is definitely worth a stop if you're interested in wildlife. For R25 you get a guided tour of the facility and learn about African penguins and other wildlife in the Port Elizabeth area. If you're lucky you'll get to watch the volunteers feed the penguins!

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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While this rehabilitation center is not very big, it does a great job of educating visitors about the penguins in and around Port Elizabeth and the problems they currently face. The best time to view the penguins is in the afternoon when they get fed, it's a definite must while in Port Elizabeth!

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Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

It is very good when people try to repare what Man has damged.

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Port Elizabeth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

They are doing a good job in helping the penguines.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

They do holiday camps for kids where they have fun outside (wheather permiiting) and learn a lot about protecting the sea environment. Libby and her dedicated staff of volunteers are amazing.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Everyone can benefit from this education on sealife.

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South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Wonderful work these very dedicated volunteers do. Also lovely coffee shop serving delicious fresh coffee.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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10 minutes down beachfront Marine Drive, lies Cape Recife nature reserve which is home to the animals and volunteers of the South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre - well worth the trip. The entry fee (about $10) covers the reserve and the centre, for an unforgettable first hand encounter with the endangered african penguin, and a host of marine... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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The centre is staffed by volunteers who do a superb job. It is extremely kid friendly and very interactive for kids. Nice littler tea shop and staff suggested numerous fantastic locations we would never have thought of. Penguins and gannets etc are looked after and released from here and the centre deserves loads of support given the great job they... More

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