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Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg

3.5
#1 of 13 in Parks in Johannesburg
Zoo · Zoo / Aquarium
Admire white lions, black rhinos, and more than 300 other animal species at Johannesburg Zoo, open in 1904. Established as a humble farm with only a few animals, the zoo expanded into a wildly popular attraction offering camping trips, night safaris, and educational programs--the park's main claim to fame may be a successful program for breeding rare Siberian tigers and white lions. On your tour of the zoo, you can encounter gorillas, crocodiles, elephants, brown bears, and countless other species. PutJohannesburg Zoo into our Johannesburg road trip website and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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Johannesburg Zoo reviews

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  • By Abigaille B
    It is a good place but should be well maintained to attract more people to visit, animals look healthy but not what I expected to see in a zoo, so more efforts should be done by the zoo authority, I.....  more »
  • By nicolaasv874
    We are not city people but had a day off in the big city looking for a nice day out. I love animals. The ups Animals look healthy Massive zoo many things to do. Negatives Many exhibitions...  more »
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  • By sarah says
    4 stars because toilets were dirty. Otherwise it's mostly clean and pleasant, not too expensive. Enough places to sit, picnic, eat and relax. Great fun for adults and kids even on a rainy day. Great place for long walks. The animals look taken care of except for their water that looks dirty. Otherwise their enclosures are big and clean. There are rides, a restaurant, an aquarium, and wonderful places to take pictures. Would definitely go again.
  • By Eunice Mandlazi
    Its now Johannesburg zoo opened and how much per person?
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