The Scenic Drive listeners own some exotic animals as pets

The Scenic Drive listeners own some exotic animals as pets

The Scenic Drive listeners own all sorts of exotic animals from giant snails to tigers - look below.

Exotic Animals
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Some of us have dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish as pets. Others have more exotic animals as pets, like late American singer Michael Jackson. Jackson was not only known for his luxurious lifestyle and expensive fashion sense, but he was also known for having a chimpanzee called Bubbles as a pet. 

Rian van Heerden always says that the Scenic Drive has some weird listeners - and today is living proof of that. 

The Scenic Drive listeners confessed that they own exotic animals as pets. 

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A few of these listeners joined the show to talk about their animals and their love for exotic animals and creatures. 

Giant African Snail

Tatum’s son has a giant African snail. It’s about as big as a hand.

Giant African Snail
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Canadian Timberwolf

Kiara is very calm and loves water. According to her owner, Monica, Kiara does not really bark, but she howls, especially at night. 

Canadian Timberwolf
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Nyala Bull

Megan adopted a Nyala bull named Saint Christopher that lives on the farm with her. He was rescued after his mother passed away. He is about two-years-old.

Nyala Bull
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Tiger

Zirk Jansen from Pretoria owns a tiger called Trompie. They adopted him when he was three-months-old. Trompie has his own 4000 square meters area with a pool and jungle gym.

Tiger
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Tiger
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Etienne from Springs has two tigers. According to him, they are safe and healthy. They have enough space to play and to relax.

Tiger
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