National Zoological Garden (Pretoria Zoo)
National Zoological Garden of South Africa
South Africa's largest national zoo, covering 85 hectares. A cable car offers views over the grounds, and the collection includes a full range of African animals.
The National Zoological Gardens, established in 1899, is South Africa's largest zoo. It houses thousands of animals, including African lions, giraffes, rhinos, and okapis. There is also an aquarium and a reptile house. The grounds stretch along the Apies River, and a cable car on the slope offers views over the entire park. The zoo is open approximately 08:30-17:00 each day. Entry costs about one hundred-plus rand. The grounds are large, so bring sunscreen and water. It is on the north side of the city center and about 10 minutes by taxi from Church Square.
Opening hours
Daily 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Church Square, Pretoria
- Kruger House Museum
- Ditsong National Museum of Natural History
- Melrose House
- Union Buildings
- Pretoria Art Museum
- Freedom Park
- Voortrekker Monument