SOUTH AFRICA - Plettenberg Bay - Coronavirus - Monkeyland &amp

South Africa - Plettenberg Bay - 21 May 2020 - In line with the national effort to confront the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the sanctuaries, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, Jukani and Monkeyland KZN are temporarily closed. Monkeyland, the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary, when not in lockdown, offers tours during which one can see more than 550+ primates comprising of capuchin monkeys, ringtail and black-and-white ruffed lemurs, saki monkeys, squirrel monkeys, vervet monkeys, 2 species of langur, howler monkeys, gibbons, etc in their forest home. There is also a 128-metre suspended canopy walk whilst on tour. Birds of Eden is home to over 3,500 birds from over 220 species, with the main focus being African birds. The sanctuary is the largest free-flight single dome aviary in the world encompassing 2.3ha of partly forested land, with a 1.2km winding walkway. South Africa is currently under lockdown in an attempt to flatten the curve to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Video: David Ritchie/African News Agency(ANA) (xX4)