This is due to the revamp of the Bunny Park that is expected to start at the end of January.
The metro intends to move the cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, but not the rabbits.
Metro spokesman Themba Gadebe says shelters at President’s Park have been made habitable for these animals.
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President’s Park has a number of farm animals on site and all basic elements for taking care of these animals are already in place.
Gadebe says the maintenance staff at the park will take care of the animals once they are moved.
The metro is expecting the contractor who will be responsible for upgrading the Bunny Park to be on site next week.
“As soon as the contractor is on site, they will present their implementation plan, and based on the plan, the metro will decide as to when the animals will be temporarily relocated,” says Gadebe.
He explains the first phase of the Bunny Park upgrades will be the dredging of the three ponds in the park, as well as the upgrading of the inlets and the outlet.
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“There will be a number of heavy construction vehicles and machinery on site, and as part of the safety plan, it would be in the best interest of the animals not to be near this type of machinery,” he says.
Starting with the first phase soon, the metro has allocated R4.4-million in the 2016/2017 financial year and a further R4-m in the 2017/2018 financial year.
The first phase will focus on the upgrading of the infrastructure of the park, the dams, the irrigation, fencing, electricity and sewer system.
Animal housing and public amenities, play areas, ablution facilities, braai areas, lapas and walkways will be part of phase two.
The metro chose President’s Park due to its size (145ha) and natural pastures where the animals can graze.
“There is currently a number of animals at the park and the staff is used to working with animals.
“It is safe there,” says Gadebe.
