Rynfield Bunny Park review - Benoni (JHB)
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Rynfield Bunny Park
If you are headed out to the east of Johannesburg, or the "East Rand", as it is fondly known among locals, why not stop in at the Bunny Park in Rynfield, Benoni.
The Bunny Park is a large farmyard where you can see a variety of animals, feed them by hand, and let the kids spend a good amount of time and energy on the playground equipment there.
Date last visited
May 2011
Location and Setting
The Bunny Park is situated on Pretoria Road, Rynfield, Benoni in Johannesburg.
Approaching on the N12 highway from JHB, take the Snake Road offramp (M44), turn left and continue on Pretoria Road for approximately 2.4km.
Look out for the Bunny Park on your left.
For the kids...
The name kinda gives it away - bunnies are just the cutest, fluffiest little creatures and kids love nothing less than to feed them carrots, or chase them about (not advised though - we don't want to traumatize the little guys now!).
At the park you will also see ducks, geese, chickens, sheep, goats, peacocks, pigs, donkeys and maybe a few others that I have forgotten about :)
All in all, kids love it when they get to see animals up close, and the Bunny Park delivers big time on this front.
You can buy a bag of carrots or bird seeds from the kiosk near the entrance to feed the animals by hand, or you can bring your own food to do the same.
When the kids tire of all the animals, it is time to head over to the playground, where you will find swings, slides, an old tractor and a whole lot of other rides for the little ones to try their hand at.
A morning out to the Bunny Park is a great way to let the kids run around in a lovely park setting. Townhouse and complex living often mean that gardens are scarce, so this is a great alternative if you have kids who need something to do outdoors.
Now I can't speak for everybody, but personally I enjoy any opportunity to see animals, and the Bunny Park is a great way to do this.
I listed the variety of animals above, so you won't be stuck for choice here.
Onto the really important stuff - food :)The Bunny Park is really more of a picnic venue, than somewhere that you can kick back with a cappuccino in your hand.
There is a tuck shop / kiosk near the entrance where you can buy snacks and drinks such as chips, chocolates and cold-drinks.
There is also a hot dog stand nearby, but that's about where it ends.
Not that I want to take business away from the kiosk, but it probably makes more sense to pack a decent picnic basket for the family, find a shady spot under a tree and enjoy your lunch that way.
Just watch out for the geese... they might just want a taste of your lunch as well :)
Anything else?
Entry is free - I have no idea how they keep it free, when the place is so clean and well maintained.
There are also pony rides near the entrance, a small train for the kids, and a mini fairground where they can get their adrenaline pumping :) (for a fee, per ride).
The toilets were fairly clean for a public place, but as always, bring along those wetwipes just in case!
The toilets were fairly clean for a public place, but as always, bring along those wetwipes just in case!
Final words
For something cheap and fun to do on a sunny day, the Rynfield Bunny Park makes a great destination for the family.
The kids will love it, and there are plenty of great photo opportunities to be had when the bunnies start creeping up on them for carrots!
The Bunny Park operates from 08:00 - 16:00, 7 days a week.
If you want to visit on a Public Holiday though, it might be a good idea to call first and confirm.
Telephone:
(+27) 11 422 3651
or contact Gideon on:
(+27) 83 391 8184
My daughter from the UK and I went to the Bunny Park on Sunday with the little ones and had such a terrible experience with a family who were drunk
and abusive and swearing loudly in front of children - when we asked them to stop they attacked us and we were threatened with being beaten up and murdered - I have never experienced such shocking behaviour and violence in a public family park - The caretaker was totally disinterested and never did a thing. Surely drinking in this very public place should not be allowed? Never again to the Bunny Park!!
@Anonymous - WOW that sounds terrible...!
Last time we visited the Bunny Park it was really nice, so this type of comment is really sad to hear.
Not quite sure who to inform about this but will find out and direct their attention to this despicable incident.
Hope you and your family are OK though.
Hi, i was wondering if anyone knows about the "friends of the bunny park"? The bunnies seemed to have burrowed under the road and into the Methodist Church gardens., A friend of mine asked me to keep the one they found today as someone wanted to take it home to "fatten up and eat later" !! I said i would keep it, but it is 'wild' and would like for it to stay that way.,
Please let me know if anyone has any info? or if i can just take him back and put him inside?
thanks!
amazing pictures....
Thanks for pictures....
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Hi Anonymous. I am sorry to hear you had such a terrible experience. I think that the experience you had was more a function of some drunk people than the Park itself :( The park is free so I wouldn't expect it to have upmarket security personnel.
Last time I went to the park it was a wonderful experience and nothing like that happened.
Please don't be discouraged from visiting places because of a few bad apples. I hope your family is OK and I am sorry to hear about the incident.
@Leiya, I totally agree - it must have been an isolated (and unfortunate) incident.
We have always had a really pleasant time there, so don't write it off as it usually makes for a nice outing...
Hi, I would to know if the public is allowed to have an event at Bunny Park because I would like to host a special event there.?
If I can where can I do the booking?
Hi LA Posh,
Thx for commenting :)
I would recommend that you contact Gideon on:
083 391 8184.
He is the caretaker for the Bunny Park and would be in the best position to advise you.
Please let me know if he is able to assist?
I have been calling, no answer
PHONE LAND LINE - NO ANSWER
PHONE CELL NUMBER - JUST PUT PHONE DOWN
hi
would like to know if you can take your small doggi with to the park?
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@Anonymous - I'm not sure if dogs are allowed, since there are a lot of bunnies and birds ambling around in the open.
I suggest that you get in touch on one of the following numbers just to check beforehand:
Telephone:
(+27) 11 422 3651
or contact Gideon on:
(+27) 83 391 8184
are you opening on holidays like on the 26th Dec?
Hi i am looking for the owners that brings the horses and camel to bunny park and bokkie park on weekends. I am looking for the one guys number if anyone know the guys with the ponies and camel etc. Please. ? I think the bunny park is awesome!!!