Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre

Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre was established in 1979 and opened to the public in October 1981, as a satellite station of the National Zoological Garden, Pretoria Zoo (NZG). In 2004 the NZG was proclaimed as a National Facility. As a conservation center, the Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre's primary focus is on the conservation and breeding of endangered and vulnerable species of animals, including African wild dogs, cheetahs, and black rhinos. It also conducts research into various aspects of animal biology and ecology, and provides education and outreach programs to the local community. The center features several enclosures and habitats for the animals, as well as a research laboratory, a veterinary clinic, and a visitor center with interactive exhibits and displays. Visitors can take guided tours of the facilities and learn about the various conservation efforts being undertaken by the center.