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    Cango Wildlife Ranch

    2 012 Reviews
    #4 of 20 things to do in Oudtshoorn
    Features Animals
    Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas
    Open Now: 08:30 - 17:00
    191 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa
    Open today: 08:30 - 17:00
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    • Excellent60%
    • Very good28%
    • Average9%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    “big cats”(105 reviews)
    “cheetah cubs”(81 reviews)
    “animal encounters”(72 reviews)
    About
    Cango Wildlife Ranch is internationally recognised as one of South Africa’s premier tourism attractions. Conveniently situated en route to the Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn, the Ranch offers visitors a huge variety of awe-inspiring activities at one...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    191 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Disappointing

    I must say I was disappointed. I didn’t expect the Disney experience but that was what I got. The guides speech was knowledgeable and had the same scripted jokes of another guide we overheard. I was waiting for Mickey and Donald to run up dressed...More

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    CangoWildlifeTeam, Manager at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day, Firstly, thank you for writing honestly about your opinion of our facility – we value responses such as your as it always ensures we are tuned-in to what our visitors experience. For a South African facility to be graded on International Disney standards...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    fantastic place

    Truly time well spent and worth the money spent. Our Guide DUGGY was excellent, he shared his knowledge and even shared a few jokes with us. he interacts with the audience and loves speaking to the different people, he really enjoys his work. The exhibits...More

    Thank craignurden
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Marketing and Media Assistant at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day Craig, Thank you very much for another positive response! We highly appreciate it and I will be sure to pass it all on to Duggy. Kindest regards, The Cango Wildlife Team

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Highlight of our trip

    Been here 3 times and we shall be back. Kids loved it. We were there on a cold day so animals were a little shy, place is clean and well kept. Well done on that!

    Thank Liza G
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Marketing and Media Assistant at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day Liza, Thank you very much for your beautiful review and for being a regular visitor. We highly appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you again. Kindest regards, The Cango Wildlife Team

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    excellent attraction.

    time well spent and we had a fantastic tour guide called DUGGY. he made the tour very interesting and interacted with the tourists. He is very knowledgable and has an excellent sense of homour.

    Thank Nomad823466
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Marketing and Media Assistant at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day Craig, Thank you very much for your positive review. It is highly appreciated and I will be sure to pass it on to Duggy. Kindest regards, The Cango Wildlife Team

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Grade 11 school tour

    What an amazing experience thanks to our guide Sebastian who was very passionate about his work and could answer all the questions thrown at him and wasn’t scared to say he don’t know...really a place to visit when you in oudtshoorn...

    Thank BernadetteTruter
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Marketing and Media Assistant at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day Bernadette, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I will be sure to pass it on to Sebastian. Hosting school groups is definitely a highlight for us and we highly appreciate your visit to our facility. Kindest regards, The Cango Wildlife Team

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Awesome experience

    We visited on the 4th of October with our 2 kids (5&9). Our guide, Jessica, was very good and the kids totally enjoyed it. We will definitely recommend it to our friends and family. It was the highlight of tge day for our kids

    Thank CharleneM1342
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Marketing and Media Assistant at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day Charlene, Thank you very much for your beautiful review! It is always great to receive such positive feedback from our visitors and I will be sure to pass it on to Jessica as well. Kindest regards, The Cango Wildlife Team

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Just seeing the animals was incredible but having an extra experience with the cheetahs was awesome!

    Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The guided tour lasted about an hour. We were with an inquisitive group who asked lots of questions and there were plenty of photographic opportunities. After the tour we experienced a session where we could stroke the cheetahs. This...More

    Thank GillDesoutter
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Marketing and Media Assistant at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day Gill, Thank you very much for you positive feedback regarding your visit to our facility. We highly appreciate it and pride ourselves on educating the public about the endangered animals and also making sure that all our visitors feel comfortable when doing an...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing

    Was an awesome experience! Our guide was really informative. The kids really enjoyed viewing the crocodiles and seeing the lions at such close range. The on site restaurant is super convenient. If you looking to tantalise your tastebuds I would recommend the croc burger. Definitely...More

    Thank jfynntheys
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Marketing and Media Assistant at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good day, Thank you very much for taking the time at posting such a wonderful review. We highly appreciate it and are glad to hear that you and your family had an amazing experience. I will also be sure to pass on your positive feedback...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Worth a visit

    Cango Wildlife Ranch is more akin to a zoo than a sanctuary but staff seem to care about the animals and some of the proceeds from the ranch go towards conservation. We did a self guided tour and it was a great way to see...More

    Thank Sinead W
    CangoWildlifeTeam, Manager at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Good day, Thank you for your positive review, even though you had some concerns. As for your comment on the enclosure sizes, it often happens that the enclosures look small after you view the sweeping landscapes of a game reserve, but I assure you that...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice to visit but rather a zoo than a ranch

    The people who call it a zoo are right. It is nice to visit but the space for the animals is rather small and zoo like, the animal encounter was nice and the animals looked well attended and relaxed. Only one tiger did walk along...More

    Thank larsmarina
    CangoWildlifeTeam, General Manager at Cango Wildlife Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Good Day Thank you for your review. We value each and every one we receive. Please note that we are indeed a registered and accredited zoological facility. We do however not consider ourselves a zoo per say as we offer encounter programs and various other...More

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    Response from jfynntheys | Reviewed this property |
    Yes you can use your own camera to take pics.
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    Response from 38ninad | Reviewed this property |
    There is no need to book in advance as they have tours every 30 minutes. You might want to stay for 2 nights though so you can visit the Cango Caves & one of the Ostrich farms too.
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