Johannesburg Zoo Park

Johannesburg Zoo

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The Johannesburg Zoo or Joburg Zoo is a 55-hectare zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. The zoo is dedicated to the accommodation, enrichment, …

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Oct 1, 2024
It was delightful to observe how intelligent and well-organized all of the kids were. The truck's attendant was really kind and knowledgeable during our journey. I was really happy to see how well-ca…Full review by Mobu E
Sep 19, 2024
This is a very big zoo! Fortunately we hired a golf cart and got to see everything. Not a lot of places to buy food, so you must take your picnic with you. Toilets spaced out well. Very large varie…Full review by KarenB931
Jul 24, 2024
We visited the Zoo on a Saturday Morning and ended up spending the entire day there. The Zoo is very well maintained will lots of animals to see. There’s clean toilets and lots of food trucks and…Full review by lyntonn2022
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The Johannesburg Zoo is a 81-hectare zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1904, it has traditionally been owned and ope…
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The Johannesburg Zoo is an 81-hectare (200-acre) zoo established in 1904. It has traditionally been owned and operated by the City of Joha…
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Featuring park-like surrounds, the Johannesburg Zoo offers a glimpse at over 3,000 animal species. Night-time tours are als…
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Facts

Located:Johannesburg, South Africa
Opened:22 March 1904
Annual visitors:515,623 (2019)

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Can we buy our tickets at the entrance of the zoo?
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Yes
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Answer by Meyburgh v · Jun 27, 2022
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Do you have a thing that goes through the zoo that you can ride on for the day and how much will it cost for a group of 9 …
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Do you have a thing that goes through the zoo that you can ride on for the day and how much will it cost for a group of 9 adults 2 kids 1 elderly person
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Pre-Covid there was a tractor with a wagon. Not sure if the cost. Did not see it in operation when the zoo opened after lockdown.
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I would like to know how in 2019 we are still believing that any animal is ok to have been taken from its family or troop/ …
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I would like to know how in 2019 we are still believing that any animal is ok to have been taken from its family or troop/ tribe, taken from its origional surroundings to live in a small enclosure. How is this still possible? And please I seriously would like an answer.
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Some (not all) zoos play an integral role in breeding programmes especially with endangered animals and also with educating rural people (especially in South Africa) as to …
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Some (not all) zoos play an integral role in breeding programmes especially with endangered animals and also with educating rural people (especially in South Africa) as to how to work together with wild animals instead of just killing them for food. Im not sure where you come from, but not all societies are educated and have food like in countries like Europe. I have been to both good and bad zoos. Until you visit a zoo and see what the place is involved in, you cant judge! Many animals at zoos in South Africa were born in captivity or are in captivity because they would have been killed (for hunting or food) or would have been endangered by development in their "natural" environments due to houses being built or deforestation, in other countries. Not sure if you live in South Africa, but countless wild animals are killed due to roads and towns being built all over the place. Just a couple of weeks ago a perfectly healthy leopard killed a small child in a rural village, and was in turn shot by a vet as it would have continued to catch easy prey in the same place. Conversely, money from zoos in this country is also used for nature conservation. Not all zoos have small enclosures! Some zoos have such big enclosures you cant even get to see the animals! Again, I know that all zoos are far from ideal!
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