Tag Archives: Ian Withers

Knysna Elephant Park Trip – Photo Gallery #1

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Love Knysna Projects held a sensational end-of-the-year party at the Knysna Elephant Park. It was part of the Experience Knysna! program. Kids and teens from Hornlee, Judah Square and Central Knysna smiled enough to light up our whole town. Thanks to park owners Ian & Lisette Withers – the sponsorship was worth R10 000! They never put a value to it but we added it up – so when we say thanks, we mean BIG THANKS. Geoffrey, head guide and the park’s longest running employee, is to be commended. He … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Should There be Elephant Guilt?

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Oct 26 2015: There is a lot more to this story. I have more information at hand that suggests i soften my stance, that possibly there is no right or wrong but an incredibly difficult grey in between. I still believe that the staff who were involved should have suffered more severe punishment than dismissal but all the facts were not in evidence. Interestingly, rather than hate me for the blog below, The Knysna Elephant Park responded by opening their doors to me. What i’ve seen has encouraged me to … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!