Zoarvlei Wetlands



















Zoarvlei Wetlands


Map showing the location of Zoarvlei Wetlands
Map showing the location of Zoarvlei Wetlands


Map of Cape Town

Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Coordinates
33°53′51″S 18°29′06″E / 33.89751°S 18.48492°E / -33.89751; 18.48492Coordinates: 33°53′51″S 18°29′06″E / 33.89751°S 18.48492°E / -33.89751; 18.48492
Area 140 ha (350 acres)

Zoarvlei Wetlands is a wetland reserve of about 140 ha (350 acres) in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. It forms part of the larger Table Bay Nature Reserve proclaimed in June 2012.


It protects diverse bird life, including a variety of water birds and gulls. The wetland is covered in reeds, with some open water. The dry land preserves a range of spring and annual flowers.
The reserve is located next to the suburb of Paarden Eiland, close to the city centre.[1]



See also



  • Table Bay Nature Reserve

  • Biodiversity of Cape Town

  • List of nature reserves in Cape Town

  • Cape Lowland Freshwater Wetland



References





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