Mvog-Betsi Zoo
Zoo de Mvog-Betsi
A small municipal zoo and botanical garden in the west of the city. It houses gorillas, chimpanzees, lions and other native animals, and is run with help from a conservation organisation.
The Mvog-Betsi Zoo, built in the 1950s, is Yaoundé's municipal zoo. It is modest in size but is home to several rescued gorillas and chimpanzees cared for with the help of Ape Action Africa, as well as lions, crocodiles, pythons, parrots and several species of monkey. Shaded by trees, it is a popular weekend destination for local families. Admission is cheap, and it is about 5 km from the city centre, reachable by taxi. For visitors with limited time who cannot reach the Mefou Reserve, it is an alternative, although its facilities are fairly basic.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mokolo Market
- Yaoundé Municipal Lake
- National Museum of Cameroon
- Reunification Monument
- Basilica of Mary Queen of the Apostles
- Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Cathedral
- Mont Fébé
- Benedictine Museum of Mont Fébé