Pretoria - National Zoological Gardens of South Africa 
The 60ha/150ac National Zoological Gardens with 4,300 animals, is one of the largest zoos in the world. There are 97 species of mammals and 160 species of birds housed in a walk-through aviary. The aquarium displays 275 species of fish while and the reptile house has a collection of 105 reptiles from all over the world.
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National Zoological Gardens
232 Boom Street, Box 754
Pretoria, Gauteng 0001
South Africa
232 Boom Street, Box 754
Pretoria, Gauteng 0001
South Africa
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Related Attractions
National Cultural History Museum
The National Cultural History Museum adjoining the Zoo, has a varied collection which includes Bushman rock engravings, an ethnological section, Cape Dutch furniture, silver and archaeological material.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
