Feb 7, 2025 · The Zoo is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Tickets are sold from 09:00 to 16:30 daily and the Zoo closes at 17:30. Please read the the Terms and conditions of entry. ENTRANCE FEES FOR 2023 – 2024. Entrance tickets can be purchased online here. Adults (a person 18 years of age or older) – R100; Children (2 – 17 years of age) – R70

Feb 7, 2025 · More widely known as the Pretoria Zoo, the National Zoological Garden in Boom Street is not only the largest zoo in South Africa and the only one with national status, but is also rated as one of the top zoos in the world.

Did you know vultures feed on carrion (dead carcasses) and do not kill their own prey? Their feet are weak and better suited to walking on the ground than to picking up prey.

The National Zoological Garden of South Africa (Afrikaans: Nasionale Dieretuin van Suid-Afrika; also informally known as The Pretoria Zoo) is an 80-hectare (200-acre) [2] zoo located in Pretoria, South Africa. It is the national zoo of South Africa, and was founded by J. W. B. Gunning in 1899.

The Pretoria Zoo, more formally known as the National Zoological Gardens is a great spot for families, students, school groups and tourists alike. This 85-hectare zoo is home to thousands of species including mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians.

Pretoria Zoo, officially known as the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is known for preservation of nature's endangered species.

Jan 22, 2024 · Pretoria Zoo has the largest inland marine aquarium in South Africa. The wildlife park is also one of the best places to view wild animals. More than 600,000 people visit this place annually. Find out the current Pretoria Zoo entrance fees and more about the zoo.

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is the largest zoo in the country. The 85-hectare Zoo in Pretoria houses 3117 specimens of 209 mammal species, 1358 specimens of 202 bird species, 3871 specimens of 190 fish species, 388 specimens of 4 invertebrate species, 309 specimens of 93 reptile species, and 44 specimens of 7 amphibian species.

More widely known as the Pretoria Zoo, the National Zoological Gardens in Boom Street is not only the largest zoo in South Africa and the only one with national status, but is also rated as one of the top zoos in the world.

African Penguins are endemic to Southern Africa, where they can be found from South Africa to Namibia. They breed on 24 islands between Hollamsbird Island, Namibia and Bird Island in …