The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, situated in Pretoria, is the largest zoo in the country and the only one with national status. More than 600 000 people visit the Zoo annually. The total length of the walkways in the Zoo in Pretoria is approximately 6km.
An Aquarium and Reptile Park also form part of the Zoo facility in Pretoria. The Aquarium is the largest inland marine aquarium in the country. The third largest collection of exotic trees can be found at the Zoo.
There are many activities to engage at the National Zoological Gardens: Explore the fascinating world of underwater life by attending an evening tour through the Zoological Gardens aquarium.
The National Zoological Gardens, now presents an exciting opportunity for families and groups to sleep over in the Zoo. You will arrive at 17:00 when your guide will take you and your equipment to the camping site. After that you will be taken on a guided tour where the emphasis will be on interesting facts and traditional folklore.
Treat your family to an exciting adventure. Go on a night tour and explore the fascinating world of nocturnal animals. You will start out at 18:30 with our guide who will take you on a walk through the Zoo while sharing interesting facts and information about nocturnal animals. Learn about their origins, habits, adaptions and conservation.
The Zoo is open daily from 08:30 to 17:30.
