Join the fun festivities to save Ndlondlo Reptile Park

In an effort to save the Ndlondlo Reptile Park that has been left without a shelter, Numz Adventure Island in Tinley Manor will host a family fun day on Wednesday, August 9 with all proceeds donated to the park.

Last week, The Courier reported that Ndlondlo Reptile Park’s Helen Bauermeister and Nevile Wolmarans, who have been servicing the Dolphin Coast for 12 years,  decided to relocate the park from their previous premises at Frasers, near the Dolphin Coast SPCA, to Palm Lakes Estate in Tinley Manor, when their investors pulled out without warning leaving them unable to renovate the new premises.

Also read: No home for Dolphin Coast reptiles

The now homeless reptiles which include snakes and crocodiles are currently being kept by Wolmarans and Bauermeister’s friends and at their own homes.

Realizing the reptile lover’s plight, Numz Adventure Island managing director Kim Blevin said they, along with Wolmarans and Bauermeister, wanted to find a way to get the community involved in raising funds to build an Eco Conservation and Education Centre.

“We open at 9.30 am and the day will include a presentation by Neville and Helen and at 10 am we plan to have a 5km fun walk on our beautiful trail.

“Walkers, joggers and even cyclists will return to a braai and they are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets,” said Blevin.

Children of all ages are promised to be kept busy with a range of sporting activities and outdoor games. Photobooths, reptile displays, market stalls, golf lessons and much more will be set up with the intention of raising enough money to get the reptile park back on its feet.

“Community is about supporting each other and Helen and Nevillehase put out an appeal for help. Let’s support them in making this possible.”

“All families supporting this initiative will be registered as VIP Supporters of the Ndlondlo Eco Education Centre and will qualify for a 25 % discount on all visits to the centre. ”

“We are offering naming rights for the Eco-Education Centre to the highest corporate bidder and so we are putting out a challenge to the businesses in the community to come forward and donate.”

Other activities include an auction and market stalls.

The fun auction is set to start at 1 pm.

The prizes include:

• A snake awareness course.
• Kiddies birthday party prize which includes a reptile show.
• A reptile show for your child’s class.
• Two garden pots from Corner Stone Homes.

Blevin said businesses or individuals are welcome to donate items for auction. She is also looking for an auctioneer to volunteer.

Other activities to  get involved in include:

• Rent a market stall for the day for R250. Proceeds will go directly to the save the reptile park fund.
• All proceeds from the driving range for the day have been donated in advance by Hilton Anderson, the Golf Pro. Book your lesson or bucket of balls now. Contact Hilton on 082 410 9499.
• The day is set to end with a bonfire at 3 pm which will include a fire dance.

Entrance: Adults and children all pay R100 pp for the day, which includes entertainment and non-market stall holder activities.

For more information contact Kim Blevin at 032-525 4076.

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