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Dec 12, 2024 · 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.

Oct 16, 2024 · These activities offer a closer look at the fascinating animals that call the zoo home, while providing an opportunity to learn more about the importance of conservation and the care provided to the animals.

Oct 16, 2024 · 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.

The National Zoological Garden of South Africa is the largest zoo in the country and the only one with national status. 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 ...

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.

Zoo Club Activities and Projects. Most ZooClub activities and projects take place on Saturdays, usually starting at 8h00. All ZooClub members must report to the person in charge. ZooClub members also visit the NZG during school holidays to participate in specified activities. The activities of ZooClub members are captured in an annual programme.

Did you know there are exciting opportunities to visit the zoo at night? Sunset Safaris. Experience the zoo while the sun is setting – some animals will be settling down to sleep, while the nocturnal animals will start their nightly activities.

African wild dogs are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, although the population is now very fragmented. African wild dogs are native to Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethio...

The National Zoological Garden of South Africa is the largest zoo in the country and the only one with national status. More than 600 000 people visit the Zoo annually. Read more