Capri Community
SUNNYDALE, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Wildlife & Animal Rescue
This page lists trusted contacts for wildlife and animal emergencies, including injured or distressed wild animals and urgent animal welfare situations. For snakes and reptiles, please see our Snake Catchers page.
It is intended as a community reference to help residents quickly find appropriate assistance, particularly outside normal hours.
This list is shared as a community reference, based on local knowledge and recommendations, and will be updated as information becomes available.
If you find injured or distressed wildlife
- Keep a safe distance and do not attempt to handle the animal.
- Keep pets and people away from the area.
- Note the animal’s location and condition.
- Contact a wildlife rescue or animal welfare service for guidance.
Emergency & After-Hours Contacts
Cape of Good Hope SPCA – Wildlife Unit
Areas covered
Cape Peninsula / Greater Cape Town
Service
Wildlife rescue & animal welfare. Injured or trapped wild animals, animal welfare concerns, suspected abuse.
Availability
24-hour emergency service
Website
https://capespca.co.za
Emergency Contact
021 700 4158 or 021 700 4159
Deep South Animal Educare
Areas covered
Deep South (Cape Peninsula)
Service
Wildlife, domestic pets, and farm animal emergencies
Availability
Emergency response (hours may vary)
Note
Community-based organisation; assistance subject to availability.
Emergency Contact
+27 82 601 1761
SANCCOB
Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
Areas covered
SANCCOB – Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
Service
Rescue, rehabilitation and care of injured, oiled or stranded seabirds, including penguins
Availability
24-hour emergency assistance
Website
https://sanccob.co.za
Note
Best contacted for injured coastal birds. Do not attempt to handle birds unless advised.
Emergency Contact
021 557 6155
After-hours / on-call
+27 78 638 3731
Hout Bay Seal Rescue Centre
Areas covered
Hout Bay and surrounding coastal areas (including False Bay when required).
Service
Rescue and assistance for injured, entangled or stranded seals.
Availability
On-call emergency assistance
Website
https://www.sealrescue.org.za
Note
If a seal is resting on the beach, keep people and dogs well away and call for advice before intervening.
Emergency Contact
+27 62 674 1521 or +27 82 334 4247
Note
Details can change. If you notice any incorrect information or would like to recommend an additional contact, please let us know by emailing info@capriwatch.co.za. Some of the photos below, sourced from Mammals of South Africa.
