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    Johannesburg Zoo

    1,083 Reviews
    #29 of 157 things to do in Johannesburg
    Features Animals
    Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums
    Open Now: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Upper Park Road near Jan Smuts, Johannesburg 2122, South Africa
    Open today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Trot in the park

    Excellent environment for all ages... The cool walk in the park against the excitement of seeing kids enjoying the variety of animals is remarkable. The new undercover parking is excellent and at least no parking on streets. Variety of animals, found the interaction with Tigers...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank FarzanaKhanSA
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Lovely Experienced, great venue, wonderful staff, well cared for animals

    It's been a few years since we visited, we were thoroughly surprised, in a positive way. The new parking lot ensured that the car was fresh and cool after a long days walk. The staff were well informed, polite, everyone who we happened to pass,...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank MoniqueCarroll
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Expected a lot more

    We took our granddaughter here for her second birthday. The whole place is rather neglected and just so ordinary. I really expected it to be more than what we experienced. There are only a few animals of note n there just seems to be a...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Vin125
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Visit

    The jhb zoo is always inviting for a family day out. It has much to offer for young and old. The animals are well taken care off. The staff are always around and ready to accommodate you

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank rwania
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Good place to be, but very poor in these days.

    First time i went there was in 2008 and it was a beuatifull place, but last year i went there with my kids and wasnt so exciting like in 2008, low people and the animals family was reduced. I suggest the government to keep investing...More

    Date of experience: February 2018
    Thank xanxanchu
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Sunday afternoon at the Zoo

    We visited the JHB Zoo on Sunday the 2nd of Dec 2018. My first time there as I do not realy do the zoo thing. My son however wanted to go. It is unfair for me to comment on any zoo as I do not...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank ZeldaMeyer
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Battery Recharge

    Well kept, a real hidden Gem. A tranquil family setting to get away from the Rat race, and hectic JHB day to day rush.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank einesweetie
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Feeling like in the real jungle...

    After taking my family on this weekend outing, i soon realized that it was the perfect break for my busy work schedule, a great feeling like being in a real jungle, from reptiles, animals and game, it was all a stress-reliever...

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Mandla M
    Reviewed October 29, 2018 via mobile
    Nice visit

    We really appreciated the visit..so many animals in this huge zoo. We missed our family pic taken earlier but we left with good memories.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank ElizabethAnnabelle
    Reviewed October 26, 2018
    Great compromise if you don't have time to go to a reserve

    Had a great day at this zoo. Animal enclosures were animal friendly and we could get close to rhinos and giraffes which was a pleasure. It's a good place to take a picnic as it is laid out with plenty of benches. The hop off...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
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    Charles M
    July 19, 2018|
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    Response from Totalpost | Reviewed this property |
    Answered by previous comments and apologies but I have been travelling so not on-line for a short while. regards
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    Ruth M
    January 3, 2018|
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    Response from BrettH_lucky | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Ruth Just called to find out for you - there do NOT have the golf cart tours available anymore but do have wheelchairs for hire (R100 per day). Hope this helps.
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    Gustavo U
    August 17, 2017|
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    Response from Maruchia | Reviewed this property |
    No, not possible. To interact with baby lions you should go to Lion Park.
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