UI Zoo
UI Zoo
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Patience Thompson
Ibadan, Nigeria8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I heard a wonderful experience at the University of Ibadan zoological garden in which I heard beautiful experience with some of the animals in the garden especially the crocodile.
I love the way the crocodile was moving in the water and the way they are eating their feeds, and I like the monkeys as well and I love how they are jumping from one tree to the other and I love other animals as well but my most memorable experience in the UI zoological garden is the experience I heard with some of my friends around 201 1 or there about when some of the Ape became angry with the three of us to the extent that they threw faces on our body from their cage and the three of us ran out of the building where the apes were kept but the good news is that the faces did not touch any of our body
Although we enjoyed running out of the building with a great laughter. We really heard a wonderful experience walking around as well and eating as well.
I really enjoyed my visit the UI zoological garden, it is a wonderful and a beautiful experience till date.
I love the way the crocodile was moving in the water and the way they are eating their feeds, and I like the monkeys as well and I love how they are jumping from one tree to the other and I love other animals as well but my most memorable experience in the UI zoological garden is the experience I heard with some of my friends around 201 1 or there about when some of the Ape became angry with the three of us to the extent that they threw faces on our body from their cage and the three of us ran out of the building where the apes were kept but the good news is that the faces did not touch any of our body
Although we enjoyed running out of the building with a great laughter. We really heard a wonderful experience walking around as well and eating as well.
I really enjoyed my visit the UI zoological garden, it is a wonderful and a beautiful experience till date.
Written February 11, 2024
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,301 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
My umpteenth time visiting the zoo, and while the variety of animals are still there, some were in very poor condition. The big game was gone: large python gone, only one Lion, one ostrich, one emu, one specie of bird in the aviary. Some cages are glaringly not well kept. Would I go again? Yes, as there aren't many choices, but I go with moderate expectations.
Written April 30, 2022
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,301 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
Went to visit the Zoo one Saturday with some friends.
3 lions, one Giraffe, a couple of Ostriches and Emus. Crocs, Snakes and birds. Hyenas, Jackals, Monkeys, Chimps and Baboons. Then a couple of common animals like donkeys, horses, camels, etc., and few rare ones.
All in all, walking around makes good exercise. Enjoy it and visit again.
3 lions, one Giraffe, a couple of Ostriches and Emus. Crocs, Snakes and birds. Hyenas, Jackals, Monkeys, Chimps and Baboons. Then a couple of common animals like donkeys, horses, camels, etc., and few rare ones.
All in all, walking around makes good exercise. Enjoy it and visit again.
Written May 11, 2021
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Tiwatope O
31 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
There are some nice animals, but we need more variety and some of the animals need to be fed better. Some animals in my opinion should not have been there, for example regular cats. The hyena and the civet were among the animals that looked underfed. It was nice seeing the stork but not much life. The giraffe and the ostrich were among the animals I liked the best.
The physical structures are nice, but there's need for maintenance. Some places are just too bushy.
I entered one of the conveniences and it was clean. There are also places where one could relax with family and friends to have a nice time.
My friend was disappointed in what he saw. We had a nice time mainly because we were together. If you want a cool, quiet atmosphere to relax alone, you could go to the zoo. Just don't stay near the geese.
The physical structures are nice, but there's need for maintenance. Some places are just too bushy.
I entered one of the conveniences and it was clean. There are also places where one could relax with family and friends to have a nice time.
My friend was disappointed in what he saw. We had a nice time mainly because we were together. If you want a cool, quiet atmosphere to relax alone, you could go to the zoo. Just don't stay near the geese.
Written November 14, 2022
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Anago O
114 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
It is right to support the efforts of the management of this zoo because over the years i have seen tremendous changes here. Anago Osho Adventures will do everything to support the animal dream. Many children that were born in the cities hardly have seen real animals. The zoo is an opportunity to do so when not privileged to tour the wild.
Some children told me at Ebute Metta-Lagos, that they have never seen a real snake before but only on T.V.
For a first timer to U.I. Zoo, from the entrance or reception you will be asked if you came with a camera, and if yes, a fee of N1,000 is charged and a reciept is given. It is better to sort this out to avoid embarrassment later.
I think this measure is one of the method the management devised to generate further income apart from the entrance fee to care for the facilities and the animals.
It is important for everyone to support U.I Zoo. It is very expensive to care for animals.
Some children told me at Ebute Metta-Lagos, that they have never seen a real snake before but only on T.V.
For a first timer to U.I. Zoo, from the entrance or reception you will be asked if you came with a camera, and if yes, a fee of N1,000 is charged and a reciept is given. It is better to sort this out to avoid embarrassment later.
I think this measure is one of the method the management devised to generate further income apart from the entrance fee to care for the facilities and the animals.
It is important for everyone to support U.I Zoo. It is very expensive to care for animals.
Written November 18, 2018
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Anago O
114 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
I have been visiting this zoo for many years and it is not gainsaying to acknowledge the maintenance of the place, professionalism of the staffs and I appreciate the neatness of the environment. There are diverse animals like the lions and lionesses, elephants, different species of the dog and cat families, different bird species, giraffes, crocodiles, snakes, gorillas, baboons, monkeys, and many more. Here, the public are warned not to bring any food and feed the animals. There are entrance fees and professional cameras are charged for a fee.
Written July 10, 2018
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Titi_Dokubo
Lagos, Nigeria330 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
This zoo has one of the healthiest lions I have seen in Nigeria in a while and this only means that they are doing a good job.
The zoo is found within the university premises and requires an entrance fee of 500 Naira.
The zoo is found within the university premises and requires an entrance fee of 500 Naira.
Written July 24, 2018
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Oyetola
Lagos, Nigeria453 contributions
May 2021 • Family
I was impressed with the zoo upkeep.
It’s been updated with more animals unlike the last time I visited couple of years ago.
The Giraffe actually made my day.
It’s been updated with more animals unlike the last time I visited couple of years ago.
The Giraffe actually made my day.
Written May 3, 2021
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Blessing O
Lagos, Nigeria24 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
I have visited UI zoo more than once. It's a good place to visit. There are several animals that will interest you there. The one I'm always willing to go see it's the lion there. Though there are several other animals such as snakes, bird, tortoise,monkey etc. You will love it.
Written March 12, 2020
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butterflytourismng
Lagos, Nigeria24 contributions
Sep 2018 • Business
Nice place to visit, lots of animals to see, though short of the big five. Management of the place can be improved upon, but its a place I can take my family and client to for experience. More animals, and more care. Ticket a bit steep.
Written August 4, 2019
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Hi, Is the travel from Lekki to Ibadan and the Zoo safe for Indian Expatriates??
Written November 14, 2018
Absolutely safe pls ! A lot of Indians are resident and parts of our community in my family house at Ilupeju area Lagos and right now the Lagos - Ibadan express road is now having a new look but I suggest you pass through Challenge road on getting to Ibadan toll gate for a super smooth drive to the U.I. gate entrance of the Zoological Garden! I am more than ready and prepared to guide you all and other tourists alike safely to and fro in our quest to promoting sustainable tourism through friendship and peace as an active Skal international and Positive Impact Ambassador respectively. Peace be upon you!
Written November 15, 2018
Will I be allowed to take pictures in the zoo with my professional camera?
Written June 19, 2018
From the entrance or reception you will be asked if you came with a camera, and if yes, a fee of N1,000 is charged and a reciept is given. It is better to sort this out to avoid embarrassment later.
I think this measure is one of the method the management devised to generate further income apart from the entrance fee to care for the facilities and the animals.
It is important for everyone to support U.I Zoo. It is very expensive to care for animals.
Written November 19, 2018
omotolakehinde
Abeokuta, Nigeria
How much is the gate fee for children and adults. Thanks
Written May 20, 2017
NGN 500.00 flat rate with access to the fully air conditioned snakes arena
Written November 15, 2018
omotolakehinde
Abeokuta, Nigeria
How much is the gate fee for children and adults. Thanks
Written May 20, 2017
Hello dear, it is N500:00 per head. Group rates depend on the day and number in the group. I visited with a group of 7 and still paid N500:00 each.
Written May 22, 2017
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