South African Bird Fair 2024

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The South African Bird Fair is returning on 24 August 2024! Join us for the biggest event in South African birding, featuring an exciting programme of speakers and exhibitors.

This year's Bird Fair promises to be even more interactive, fun, and enjoyable, building on the success of previous years that attracted attendees from across Africa and around the world.

Brought to you by BirdLife South Africa in partnership with MSC Cruises, this year’s event offers both a virtual platform and an in-person experience at the Country Club Johannesburg – Woodmead. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow bird enthusiasts and learn from the best in the field!

Please note that you will need to register as we have limited in-person capacity.

Terms and Conditions Apply. Visit: https://www.birdlife.org.za/south-african-bird-fair-2024/

Ticket types:

REMEMBER TO PLEASE BRING YOUR PURCHASE CONFIRMATION WITH YOU ON THE DAY TO THE IN PERSON EVENT

• Early Morning Guided Walks: R130 per person

24 August 2024 @ 06:30 – 08:30 (GMT+2): Includes: A voucher for one hot drink (tea or coffee) and a filled croissant. In partnership with the Gauteng bird clubs

• VIRTUAL Admission (By Zoom): Free of charge !

24 August 2024 @ 09:00 – 17:30 (GMT+2): Includes: Live streaming of the Programme Talks. A link will be forwarded two days before the event.

• IN PERSON General Admission: R250 per adult.
• Venue: The Country Club Johannesburg – Woodmead

24 August 2024 @ 09:00 – 17:30 (GMT+2): Includes: Programme Talks (being held in the Starling Room), the Optic sponsored area, the mini exhibition, and the South African Bird Fair Quiz.

To view the programme of events please visit https://www.birdlife.org.za/south-african-bird-fair-2024/

PLUS, PLUS, PLUS ...

PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE ON ONE OF THE BELOW ADDITIONAL FEATURE TALKS (limited availability and free of charge):

24 August 2024 @ 08:00 – 10:00 (GMT+2): Begin Birding.  Includes: A talk and walk (Pool Pavilion)

24 August 2024 @ 10:00 – 11:30 (GMT+2): BirdLasser—All you need to know about logging your valuable bird sightings! (Hedgehog Room)

24 August 2024 @ 14:00 – 15:00 (GMT+2): Garden Bird Feeding: A win, win situation! (Hedgehog Room)

• Entry to Optic sponsored area ONLY R50 per adult

24 August 2024 @ 09:00 – 16:30 (GMT+2): Excludes any programme talks, but includes the mini exhibition and Quiz . Kids up to 12 free of charge.

• Kids' Programme: R250 per child (includes a Snack Pack)
• Calling on all Eco-keen, up-and-coming fledglings - spend time with Viki Sotiriou learning about birds!
• Includes: A walk and a talk (for children from 6 - 12 years)

24 August 2024 @ 09:00 – 11:30 (GMT+2): Kids' Programme Session 1 (Pool Pavilion)

24 August 2024 @ 14:00 – 16:30 (GMT+2): Kids' Programme Repeat of Session 1 (Pool Pavilion)

• CALL OF THE WILD DOCUMENTARY: R90 per adult.
• Venue: The Country Club Johannesburg – Woodmead

24 August 2024 @ 17:30 – 18:30 (GMT+2): Back for another screening due to popular demand!

Catering

If not a Country Club member, please select from either of these two options. No other catering options are available to non-members.

• Burger Bar: Burger and Chips R150 per adult, R120 per child (up to 12 years) A vegetarian burger option will be available
• Soup Bar: Hot Vegetable soup and a roll. R90 per person
• Kids Snack Pack: Juice, energy bar, a fruit. R65 per child

A cash bar will be available on site.

REMEMBER TO PLEASE BRING YOUR PURCHASE CONFIRMATION WITH YOU ON THE DAY TO THE IN PERSON EVENT

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