Welcome to the South African Butterfly Breeding Association (SABBA)
"Explore Our Rare Butterfly Books Auction: Discover Exquisite Collectors' Items!"
History
Founder of SABBA 2004
How did it all start?
I&AP
Butterfly Breeding Courses
These extensive courses have made our certified breeders some of the best in the world. Even today our new breeders have to be certified by the National School of Lepidoptera (NSL).These courses were developed during 2023 and are updated periodically for your convenience. Based in the Western Cape. Also providing Courses online. See www.nationalsl.co.za for further information.
Our Services
Forming Working Groups
Forming Conservation Committees
Setting out Conservations Ethics and Programs
Providing a Code of Conduct to be followed
Site inspections for new
- Butterfly Sanctuaries
- Butterfly Breeding
- Centers
- Independent
- Butterfly Breeding
- Stations
- Butterfly Gardens
- Butterfly Farms
- Developments
Breeding Butterflies
Research
Research Diaries
Collecting Safari’s
Our Collecting Safari’s are unique. You get to see parts of South Africa that are routes established through research on various butterfly species. Some of our Safari’s are into virgin territory that has never been explored before. You never know what may be discovered. Other Safari’s are bases on information gleaned over the last 100 years of the whereabouts of butterflies that have become extinct. The rediscovery of these would be like winning the Conservation Awards. These Collecting Safari’s are arranged by Hanlo Nel of Serurubele Safari’s based in the Western Cape. www.serurubele.org
Books and Raising Funds
How does the auction work?
It rather simple. Check the “Auction Status” page and see who you are bidding against. Then all you do is send a whatsapp to 000 0000 000 with the book number listed above with your full name and delivery address and your bidding amount. 24 hours later check the “Auction Status” page and see where you lie.
These funds collected will go to the Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary (WCBS) in the Western Cape. For those who can make it, a function will be held at the Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary (WCBS) on the 31st December 2024, whereat which the winners of the items on Auction will be announced and given their prize. Those who can make it can please whatsapp Louise Nel on Whats’- app cell no082 557 6619. Those that can’t make it will receive their prize via Courier Guy’s service.
Code of Conduct
FIRST PRINCIPLES
COMMERCIAL COLLECTING and TRADING
COLLECTING for REARING and RELEASE
BREEDING BUTTERFLIES
*Note
The contents of this code should not be construed as reasons for failing to comply with the law concerning protected Lepidoptera. If any person is uncertain as to the legal requirements for PERMITS regarding the legitimate possession of specimens of protected species or captive breeding stock for commercial purposes, advice should be sought from the relevant bodies such as the South African Butterfly Breeding Association’s (SABBA), Conservation of Butterflies in South Africa (CBISA), Department of Environment &Tourism, Conservation Services, or WESSA.
Contact Us
Affiliations
Conservation of Butterflies in South Africa (CBISA) 1973 – 2024
The Western Cape Butterfly Breeding Association (WCBBA) 2021 – 2024
The National School of Lepidoptera (NSL) 2023 – 2024
Serurubele Safari’s 2023 -2024