{"id":258929,"date":"2023-05-03T11:53:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T09:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=131302"},"modified":"2023-05-03T11:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T09:53:41","slug":"stork-brings-a-happy-surprise-to-crocworld-for-a-special-mothers-day-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/stork-brings-a-happy-surprise-to-crocworld-for-a-special-mothers-day-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Stork brings a happy surprise to Crocworld for a special Mother\u2019s Day celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In true fairy-tale fashion, the stork has visited Crocworld Conservation Centre \u2013 but this time, quite literally! Mother\u2019s Day will be an extra special celebration for the Scottburgh-based centre as Samara, the beloved Marabou Stork resident, laid a number of eggs that are expected to hatch mid-May. To further celebrate all mothers on Sunday 14 May, Crocworld\u2019s on-site Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9 has organised a delicious Mother\u2019s Day Sunday Lunch Buffet that\u2019s not to be missed!<\/p>\n

Commenting on the new addition to the Marabou Stork family, Crocworld Conservation Centre Bird Curator, Ryne Ferguson, said: \u201cWe\u2019re so excited that after a month of courtship and nest building, Samara and Norris have three eggs which will incubate for a few weeks. Sometimes the first eggs laid aren\u2019t fertile which is why we usually have two eggs hatch, and we expect this around the 14 to 20 May. Samara, who arrived here in 2007, is a very good mom and has bred with Norris for the last three years, rearing a number of chicks. It\u2019s very fitting that we get to celebrate their new chicks the same month we celebrate mothers everywhere!\u201d<\/p>\n

This is one of Crocworld\u2019s many successful breeding programmes, with Crocworld welcoming two Marabou Stork chicks in 2020 \u2013 the first in the centre\u2019s history. They also have the endangered Cape Vulture species forming part of the breeding programme which is a vital conservation method to preserve the existing gene pool. Also joining the flock is a pair of white, Mute Swans, regally named Elizabeth and Philip.<\/p>\n

Ferguson said Marabou Storks, which are the largest flighted birds in Africa, are an incredibly interesting species because of how they regulate their body temperatures. He explained that, by inflating their throat pouches, they created a larger surface area for cooling the blood that is pumped to the rest of the body.<\/p>\n

The incubation period for Marabou Storks is around 30 days, which means visitors to Crocworld on Mother\u2019s Day will get to see the resident pair caring for the eggs.<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day Sunday Lunch Buffet<\/p>\n

A visit to the centre\u2019s latest additions is also the perfect excuse to celebrate mom in style with a gourmet buffet arranged by the Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9\u2019s Executive Chef and Manager, Morne van Zyl.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s delectable three-course meal includes a range of delicious starters such as creamy mussels and deep-fried coujons of basa, with a wholesome main of roast beef, pulled pork pie, and Kashmiri Cajun chicken curry. The meal is completed with a selection of desserts, from mixed berry cheesecake fridge tart and fruit salad to ice cream and English toffee sauce. Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9 also has a refreshing cocktail menu, with delightful daiquiris, mojitos, and G&T options enjoyed from the beautiful wraparound deck, boasting exquisite views of the Indian Ocean and the chance to spot frolicking dolphins.<\/p>\n

The cost of the Mother\u2019s Day Sunday Lunch Buffet is R195 for adults, R95 for children U12. Bookings are essential as space is limited! To book, call 083 658 7073.<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day Sunday Lunch Buffet
Venue: Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9 at Crocworld Conservation Centre, Scottburgh
Date: Sunday, 14 May
Price: R195 for adults, R95 for children U12
Contact: 083 658 7073 \u2013 Bookings are essential!<\/p>\n

For patrons who can\u2019t wait that long, Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9 is also hosting a mouthwatering Curry Night Buffet Style serving oxtail, butter chicken, and mutton curries!
Venue: Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9 at Crocworld Conservation Centre, Scottburgh
Date: Thursday, 4 May
Time: 5.30pm to 9pm
Contact: 083 658 7073 to book<\/p>\n

The centre is home to a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids, with the on-site animal farm a great place for youngsters to interact with goats, bunnies, guinea pigs and more! There are also daily crocodile feedings and talks. For more information, visit www.crocworld.co.za, \u2018Crocworld Conservation Centre\u2019 on Facebook or call 039 976 1103. Contact Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9, call 083 658 7073 or email mvanzyl@cbl.co.za.<\/p>\n

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