Crocworld’s Fish Eagle Café wins prestigious Restaurant Guru award!

Crocworld Conservation Centre is proud to announce that its on-site restaurant, Fish Eagle Café, has been awarded the illustrious Recommendation Badge by Restaurant Guru - one of the world’s most renowned foodie platforms with over 30 million monthly users.

“We are honoured to receive the Best Cafeteria in Scottburgh badge from Restaurant Guru,” said Morne van Zyl, Executive Chef and Manager of Fish Eagle Café. “This award is a testament to the dedication and passion of our team, who are committed to providing a memorable dining experience for our guests.”

The Restaurant Guru Awards celebrate outstanding restaurants worldwide based on customer reviews and ratings. Winners are selected based on food quality, service excellence, ambiance, and overall customer satisfaction. This recognition offers international credibility, increased visibility, and the exclusive use of the Restaurant Guru Awards logo for promotional purposes.

Under the management of JSE-registered Crookes Brothers South Africa Pty Ltd, Fish Eagle Café offers a unique dining experience with stunning ocean views from its wraparound deck. During the cooler months, patrons can often spot migrating humpback whales or Sardine Run activity from the deck.

The menu is carefully crafted by Chef Morne van Zyl, whose decades of culinary expertise have seen him cater for high-profile dignitaries, including former South African presidents Thabo Mbeki and Nelson Mandela, as well as the Royal Bafokeng Nation’s 2010 enthronement attended by 11 000 delegates. More recently, Morne and his team also catered for a royal wedding where His Majesty King Letsie III and Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso were the guests of honour.

Visitors to Fish Eagle Café can look forward to freshly prepared dishes for all ages, refreshing drinks, and indulgent treats. Plus, this holiday season, every Slush Puppy purchase comes with a complimentary marshmallow Easter egg!

Don’t miss out on Crocworld Easter fun!

Alongside the great food at Fish Eagle Café, there is lots of holiday action happening at Crocworld for holidaymakers to enjoy.

Family Fun Easter Trail at Crocworld

Date: Friday, 18 April 2025 (Good Friday)

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Cost: R100 per person | Free for kids under 3

Join an exciting Easter adventure at Crocworld in partnership with the Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). Enjoy a fun-filled trail, interactive reptile experiences, and thrilling outdoor activities - all while supporting conservation efforts! Visitors can look forward to:

• Easter Trail: Solve riddles, hunt for eggs, and explore wildlife—including safely secured crocodiles!
• Reptile Encounters: Hands-on experiences with snakes and lizards.
• Jikaleza Outdoor Adventures: Zipline among the trees! Special Easter Glow Trail runs until 8pm.
• Bespoke Market: Food, drinks, treats, and eco-friendly crafts.

Daily Crocworld Holiday Fun

There are daily animal interactions and feedings to catch at Crocworld this holiday – so don’t miss out!

• 10am: Reptile interaction
• 11am and 3pm: Crocodile feeding
• 2pm: Vulture and stork feedings (varied days)
• 11.30am and 3.30pm: Juvenile Nile crocodile handling

There’s also the Crocworld Colouring Competition (R10 entry) running throughout the holiday with great prizes to be won! Visitors can also stop by the Crocworld Curio Shop to purchase the newly launched Ranger Guide for Kids. Created by Crocworld, WildED, and Wild Alliance Africa, this is an interactive Ranger Guide booklet packed with fun educational activities focused on the interesting characters and sites at Crocworld. The educational booklet is also a great keepsake for young explorers long after their Crocworld visit.

For more information about Crocworld, visit www.crocworld.co.za, ‘Crocworld Conservation Centre’ on Facebook or call 039 976 1103. Contact Fish Eagle Café, call 083 658 7073 or email mvanzyl@cbl.co.za.