Life-Like Detail
Form, expression and finishing considered down to the smallest detail.
ESTABLISHED 1970 · PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
Preserving the
Spirit of Africa.
Life-like custom taxidermy created for hunters, collectors and museums — with experienced trophy preparation and international handling.
OVER50YEARS OF
CRAFTSMANSHIP
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CRAFTSMANSHIP
THE ART OF TAXIDERMY
More than a mount.
A memory made permanent.
For more than five decades, Nico Van Rooyen Taxidermy has built a reputation around realistic, life-like trophy work for local and international clients.
From custom African game mounts to specialist replicas, every project begins with anatomy, expression and the character of the animal.
Custom Mounts
Individual presentation concepts for game animals from across Africa.
International Clients
Experienced documentation, crating, import and export support.
OUR SERVICES
From the field
to the trophy room.
One studio. One experienced team. A complete route from raw trophy preparation through mounting and international handling.
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Custom Taxidermy
Life-like African game mounts created with careful attention to anatomy, pose and expression.
Raw Trophy Preparation
Professional preparation of trophies before mounting or onward handling.
Replica Mounts
Specialist replicas and trophy reproduction for selected species and presentation requirements.
Crating & Documentation
Careful packing and the supporting documentation required for trophy movement.
Imports & Exports
Experienced assistance with the process surrounding international trophy handling.
Repairs & Restoration
Assessment and restoration of existing trophies where specialist attention is required.
“Our love of wildlife inspires us to create realistic and life-like taxidermy trophies.”NICO VAN ROOYEN TAXIDERMY
A CONSIDERED PROCESS
Your trophy. Handled with care
at every stage.
Talk to the studio
Tell us about the species, your hunt and the mount or presentation you have in mind.
Plan the work
We discuss pose, style, preparation and the practical requirements around your trophy.
Craft & finish
Our team develops the mount with focus on realistic anatomy, character and fine finishing.
Prepare for delivery
Crating, documentation and export handling can form part of the route to your trophy room.
A SOUTH AFRICAN TAXIDERMY LEGACY
Craft shaped by
five decades of experience.
Founded in 1970, the studio has served local and international hunters and developed specialist knowledge in custom African game mounts.
VISIT OR CONTACT THE STUDIO →1970THE YEAR
THE STORY BEGAN
THE STORY BEGAN
CONTACT THE STUDIO
Let's discuss
your trophy.
Speak directly with the team about your mount, trophy preparation or international handling requirements.
TELEPHONE012 541 2053 / 4
EMAILnicovanrooyen@taxidermy.co.za
STUDIO208 Geelhout Laan
Vastfontein, Pretoria, 0009
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Vastfontein, Pretoria, 0009