Wednesday February 1, 2012

Come and experience the magic of one of the world’s best-love ballets performed on ice in the comfort of the Artscape opera house

Butterfly World is not only home to more than 24 species of exotic butterflies, but boasts a variety of birds, marmoset monkeys, and several magnificent iguanas. In addition, there are hair-raising displays of indigenous and exotic spiders and scorpions, housed in locked glass boxes.

They are raised on breeding farms in countries such as Costa Rica, Philippines, Malaysia and China. The pupae are then flown to display parks where the butterflies emerge into their tropical gardens. There’s display boards that outline the life-cycle, and which are dotted with pupae in various stages, and if you’re lucky you get to watch the fascinating process of a butterfly emerging.

Stand next to the tallest man, feel the warmth of the hottest place on earth, discover the most poisonous creatures, and run against the fastest mammal on the planet.  More than 100 World Records are showcased in this unique museum

Each child gets the chance to drum along to a variety of stories, songs and fun games. Each lesson is 30minuetes long. Cost R310 for eight lessons and a once-off registration fee of R95

Early childhood music therapy and movement classes. Enjoy a free preview class. Cost R380-R400 per term

Take a 35minute long boat cruise on the Shosholoza or Bonamanzi boats. R20 Adults and R20 children

Enjoy a gourmet picnic on the lawn at the riverside behind the Delheim cellar (mere meters away from where Bessie the cow drank 20 litres of wine: though we don’t suggest a repeat performance by our visitors!)

Best of all, if you bounce out of bed to discover a sunny day, let us know before 10h30 and your basket can still be prepared.

Empower your domestic worker with all the skills, knowledge and confidence she needs to care for your baby in a loving and safe environment. 4 week course.