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Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Zoos in South Africa

Explore zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, and animal experiences in South Africa, with animals to spot and related AnimalDex species guides.

Plan animal-focused days out in South Africa. Browse zoos, wildlife parks, aquariums, and animal experiences connected to AnimalDex species guides.

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This curated guide currently covers 2 animal places connected to South Africa. It focuses on useful identification context and does not assume that every species or exhibit will be available on every visit.

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National Zoological Garden, Pretoria
Zoo

Pretoria ยท Gauteng

National Zoological Garden

A long-established zoological garden suited to broad animal discovery and careful use of interpretive signage.

Best for

FamiliesCity visitsBroad species discovery

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Lions ยท Giraffes ยท Rhinos

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Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg
Zoo

Johannesburg ยท Gauteng

Johannesburg Zoo

An urban zoo where visitors can compare a wide range of animal groups and practise identification without making assumptions about current exhibits.

Best for

City visitsFamiliesSpecies comparison

Animals often associated with this place

Lions ยท Zebras ยท Giraffes

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Animals to spot in South Africa

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