We visited this animal sanctuary because it was recommended to us during our stay in Oudtshoorn, initially I was not expecting much but I was happily surprised. My first impression was how well designed and maintained the park was. Such attention to details from the old trees in the lemur enclosure or the way the bridge rocked while you looked at the crocodiles. The day at the ranch started with a guided walk through animal sanctuary with knowledgeable guide -- Ed revealed interesting facts about conservation of many African wildlife. We were very impressed with the marvellous efforts these guys were advocating towards wldlife, and I would recommend everyone travelling to South Africa to visit this ranch. Besides roaming around the park, we interacted closely with lemurs and Cheetah! This was an amazing experience especially stroking the soft fur behind cheetah’s ear and the jumping lemurs! At the end of the day these animals are wild with animal instincts so we were given strict instructions never to touch Cheetahs’ mouths or tails, just stroke the back of their heads and backs...which they loved!!Here I have presented few shots of animal portraits from the ranch, for which I have used the Olympus M.ZUIKO digital ED 40-150mm Pro F2.8 on Olympus OMD-E5.Enjoy
May 21, 2015May 21, 2015JenaAlbaziWe visited this animal sanctuary because it was recommended to us during our stay in Oudtshoorn, initially I was not expecting much but I was happily surprised. My first impression was how well designed and maintained the park was. Such attention to details from the old trees in the lemur enclosure or the way the bridge rocked while you looked at the crocodiles. The day at the ranch started with a guided walk through animal sanctuary with knowledgeable guide -- Ed revealed interesting facts about conservation of many African wildlife. We were very impressed with the marvellous efforts these guys were advocating towards wldlife, and I would recommend everyone travelling to South Africa to visit this ranch.
Besides roaming around the park, we interacted closely with lemurs and Cheetah! This was an amazing experience especially stroking the soft fur behind cheetah’s ear and the jumping lemurs! At the end of the day these animals are wild with animal instincts so we were given strict instructions never to touch Cheetahs’ mouths or tails, just stroke the back of their heads and backs...which they loved!!
Here I have presented few shots of animal portraits from the ranch, for which I have used the Olympus M.ZUIKO digital ED 40-150mm Pro F2.8 on Olympus OMD-E5.
Enjoy
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May 21, 2015May 21, 2015JenaAlbazi
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May 21, 2015May 21, 2015JenaAlbazi
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Me with the Cheetah
May 21, 2015May 21, 2015JenaAlbazi
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ClarissaMay 20, 2015 03:22 PM
Сolossally! Thanks for pleasure.... :)
Clarissa
ZahraMay 27, 2015 12:42 PM
Amazing photos, really inspiring
EsraaMay 27, 2015 06:12 PM
You are a magician with the camera , you captured the beauty of nature in a way that allows us to be one with nature . Bless you
NesreenMay 27, 2015 07:08 PM
Great snaps :)
BosseMay 27, 2015 09:59 PM
You are the best!
Thanks for sharing
SilvanaMay 30, 2015 05:28 AM
Work of ART... Loved your picture with the cheetah
Thanks for sharing. You're amazing!
Not everyone can see the beauty of God's creation the way you do.
We missed you Jena
SamJun 5, 2015 02:24 PM
Inspirational and sansationaly amazing photos , well done
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