National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

The only zoo with national status and the largest in the nation is the National Zoological Garden of South Africa. The Zoo receives more than 600,000 visitors each year. The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, which cover 85 hectares, offers a full day of animal pleasure for the whole family. This expansive zoo has a walk-through aviary, a reptile house with a collection of creatures from all over the world, as well as the only inland aquarium in the nation, where visitors may observe a variety of fish species, including ragged tooth sharks.

The South African National Zoological Gardens are home to 3117 specimens representing 209 mammal species, 1358 specimens representing 202 bird species, 3871 specimens representing 190 fish species, 388 specimens representing 4 invertebrate species, 309 specimens representing 93 reptile species, and 44 specimens representing 7 amphibian species. African cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and other South African mammals can all be seen in the zoo. While you're here, you can view aviaries for owls and many other birds, including emus.

Highlights from the large mammal collection include the hippos, elephants, and the exhibit of lions and tigers. Wear comfortable shoes as the zoo's grounds are large. To tour the zoo, visitors can rent golf carts by the hour, take the cableway for a bird's-eye perspective, or stroll along the paths for a close-up look at the animals. There are also opportunities for overnight camping excursions and evening visits.

Address: 232 Boom Street, Pretoria 0002 South Africa
Phone: +27 12 339 2700
Opening hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Rating: 4.0/5.0, 636 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: https://www.pretoriazoo.org/