The Vulture Restaurant at HESC
Following on International Vulture Awareness Day last week, read more about how we contribute to the conservation of the species. Visitors have a treat in store when they visit the…
The environmental importance of the vulture restaurant at HESC
The vulture restaurant at HESC might be for some a difficult sight to absorb and odour to handle. However, this ‘pit of bones’ is very important from a conservation point…
Kruger-to-Canyons (K2C) Hooded Vulture Project Update
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) has been involved in the Kruger-to-Canyons (K2C) Hooded Vulture Project for some time. Our primary role has been to afford access to our vulture restaurant where…
Cleaning and closing the Vulture Restaurant
Every year, twice a year, the Vulture Restaurant is cleaned out and closed for a period of time. What is the Vulture Restaurant? At HESC nothing goes to waste! Once…
International Vulture Awareness Day
The International Vulture Awareness Day takes place each and every year on the first Saturday in September. This day is all about promoting an awareness of the importance of vultures…
Our Vulture restaurant will be closed until the summer rains…
Vultures circle the "vulture restaurant" in anticipation of their meal We will be closing the vulture restaurant from today until the first rains come. Past experience has proven that the…