National Zoological Gardens of South Africa in Pretoria, Tshwane, South Africa | Zoo | Zoo School | Wildlife Park | Zoological Museum | Wildlife

Welcome to the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, the largest Zoo in the country and the only one with national status in Pretoria, Gauteng in South Africa.

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is a proud facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF).

The 85-hectare Zoo in Pretoria houses 3117 specimens of 209 mammal species, 1358 specimens of 202 bird species, 3871 specimens of 190 fish species, 388 specimens of 4 invertebrate species, 309 specimens of 93 reptile species, and 44 specimens of 7 amphibian species. These figures comprise the animals housed at the Zoo in Pretoria as well as at the two biodiversity conservation centres in Lichtenburg, in the North West Province and Mokopane, in the Limpopo Province and the satellite Zoo and animal park at the Emerald Animal World complex in Vanderbijlpark.

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa in Pretoria, Gauteng, 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.

The cafeteria has a wide variety of delicious take-aways and four kiosks offer snacks. The restaurant also provides sit down meals. There are numerous picnic spots located throughout the Zoo where you can relax in the shade of giant trees. Braai facilities are available at the picnic area located next to the Apies River.The Zoovenir Shop has something special to take home for those who weren't able to visit the Zoo. Most areas and restrooms are accessible to people in wheelchairs.

The cable way operates from 10:00 - 16:15, Monday to Sunday.
The Zoo Choo-Choo Tractor Train takes you on rides through parts of the Zoo.
A number of exciting tours are offered by the Zoo and Children's Parties too.