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Maropeng celebrates World Wetlands Day 2012
Maropeng is committed to sustainability and fostering respect for the environment. Today we celebrate World Wetlands Day, which marks the date of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971.
World’s oldest dinosaur eggs reveal more about reproductive behaviour
The world’s oldest fossilised dinosaur eggs, discovered in the Free State back in 1976 and displayed at Maropeng a short time ago, have allowed scientists to draw significant conclusions about dinosaur reproductive behaviour.
Gaze at summer’s brightest stars with Stargazing at Maropeng
Maropeng’s stargazing event calendar for 2012 begins on January 28 with Stargazing Our Summer Sky, the perfect introduction to astronomy and ideal for those wanting to explore and know more about the universe.
Learn to identify fossils with Dr Christine Steininger
Have you always dreamt of being a fossil hunter? Or spending time in a laboratory identifying new species?
The fun never stops at the Cradle of Humankind
Holidays might be over but that doesn’t mean the adventure has to end. Maropeng has a range of edutainment experiences lined up to ensure you learn, explore and have fun at the same time.
Experience adventure in the Sterkfontein Caves
The Sterkfontein Caves are home to some of the most amazing paleontological fossil finds in the Cradle of Humankind – “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” – and a visit to these caves is nothing short of an adventure.
Take your love to new heights with Maropeng this Valentine’s Day
What better place to celebrate your love than at Maropeng in the Cradle of Humankind?
Inspiring education at Maropeng
The start of a new year is a time to reflect, plan and commit to new goals and challenges. As learners return to their desks, educators are faced with a new group of young minds to motivate and inspire.
Conferencing at Maropeng – the perfection is in the detail
With thousands of conference centres available, differentiating your product and standing out from the crowd is no easy feat. The Maropeng Conference Centre focuses on the finer details to make it the perfect venue.
Plants of the Cradle of Humankind: Scadoxus puniceus
In this series we highlight a few of the incredible plant species found in the Cradle of Humankind.
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