Our story · Kyalami
Jozi Carnivores Kyalami
It started with a Venus flytrap
Our story
When I was a little girl, I owned a Venus flytrap. I loved it, but I had no idea how to care for it and it didn’t last long.
More than 30 years later, I bought another one for my daughter. Before long, she announced that her Venus flytrap was “bored and lonely.”
So we found it some friends.
That simple search introduced us to the extraordinary world of carnivorous plants.
A little curiosity. A lot of learning.
What started as a small collection quickly became something much bigger.
We made mistakes, lost plants and learned the hard way. Over time, we invested in proper growing tunnels, rainwater systems and the right environment for our plants to thrive.
That experience became the knowledge we now share with our customers.
Plants brought us together
Jozi Carnivores grew through markets, trade shows, local nurseries and a growing community of plant lovers, with education and conservation at its heart.
When COVID-19 brought much of this activity to a halt in 2020, we adapted through online sales and education, while developing our Kyalami nursery on a beautiful farm.
Now, in the 2026–2027 season, we continue to share our plants, knowledge and passion.
Still growing. Still curious.
Today, Jozi Carnivores is based at our nursery in Kyalami.
We grow and sell carnivorous plants, support customers with practical care advice, sell online and welcome visitors, schools and families to experience these remarkable plants for themselves.
A closer look
Carnivorous plants survive in nutrient-poor environments by catching insects. These remarkable plants have evolved unique trapping mechanisms to get the nutrients they need to grow and reproduce.
Traps lure and catch insects.
Insects provide essential nutrients.
Nutrients support growth and reproduction.
The Jozi Carnivores Schools Programme uses carnivorous plants to teach students about evolution, conservation and the importance of rain water harvesting. During the programme, students learn about the amazing world of carnivorous plants and why they have had to evolve into mighty hunters in order to survive. School visits to our facilities in Kyalami include a walk-about through the sun-tunnels to see where the plants grow; dissecting the plants under powerful magnifying glasses and identifying the various trapping mechanisms different species have developed to catch their prey; Students also get to feed the plants with freshly caught bugs and learn how to care for carnivorous plants. The Jozi Carnivores School Programme is a perfect antidote to the stressful times our learners are facing in the times of the pandemic and has been used by to top educational institutions including Rodean, Crawford, St Marys and Bella Vista. We tailor the programme to suit the ages of the learners from pre-school through to Grade 10.
Curious? +27 82 760 7716
A Jozi Carnivores Birthday Party is really the bees’ knees. Join us on a beautiful farm in Kyalami and learn about the amazing world of carnivorous plants. It’s the party the parents love as much as the children do. We will tailor an event to meet your needs and budget. Parties include:
An age appropriate discussion on carnivorous plants.
A walk through the sun tunnelsto see where the plants grow.
Examining and dissecting carnivorous plants under powerful magnifying glasses to see what they eat.
The Great Insect Hunt. Dig under rocks or chase insects with a net. It's good old-fashioned play as we prepare for....
Feeding Time. Our plants are always hungry and love to be fed freshly caught bugs and insects.
Planting Activity. Choose your favourite plant and learn how to pot and care for it.
And more and more and more!
Book an adventure
Select a container and choose your favourite plants. We will teach you how to design a sustainable, carnivorous bog garden and give you all the growing tips and care instructions you need to succeed. For a fantastic outing with friends, a team-building event or simply a way to escape the city right on your doorstep, nothing beats a Build-a-Bog workshop.
For more information call +27 82 760 7716