Zoo Park
A green park beside Independence Avenue in the city centre, with a monument marking an ancient elephant-hunting site and a column commemorating German soldiers.
The park takes its name from a small zoo that briefly operated here in the early 20th century. One monument marks where archaeologists found evidence that humans hunted elephants about 5,000 years ago, and there is also a column commemorating German soldiers who died in 1897. Lawns under palm trees and an open-air amphitheatre make it a pleasant spot for a lunch break. Next door are Post Street Mall and Christuskirche, so it is an easy stop when walking around town.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Christuskirche
- Post Street Mall & Gibeon Meteorites
- Independence Memorial Museum
- Alte Feste
- Tintenpalast
- Namibia Craft Centre
- Heinitzburg & the Three Castles
- Joe's Beerhouse