This is where it all started and and where it all still is happening. Sanccob now has wonderful new facilities and it's fantastic. You get to see the home pen birds enjoying a swim, nesting, stealing nest material from each other and just being penguins. They also have a couple of cormorants staying in the home pen and a brand new aviary. In between the African penguins you can spot three Rockhopper penguins as well. Easy to recognize because of their yellow crests. While you are there you will see dedicated staff caring for these birds. The African penguin is endangered so by visiting Sanccob you not only get to see these funny creatures but you're also helping towards saving the species in the wild as Sanccob's main aim is to rescues, rehabilitate and release the birds. Should be on your bucket list when visiting Cape Town (and you can combine it with a trip to Bloubergstrand for the most amazing view of Table Mountain...).

We loved the passion and commitment that this organization displays towards saving penguins and other seabirds! The small facility provides an intimate engagement with the birds, especially the penguins who reside on-site. Debbie was wonderful and inspired me to “adopt” a young penguin, which will remain at SANCCOB until he can (hopefully) be returned into the wild.

Great organization with a worthwhile mission and tourist experience for all animal lovers!