When last did you take a stroll through the Johannesburg
On
a beautiful winter’s day, in the glorious winter sunshine this is a treat. The large grounds of the Johannesburg Zoo are
well maintained and the animals look well fed and content. It is school
holidays for many so don’t miss this opportunity to take a picnic and spend a
morning or afternoon enjoying the zoo and its surroundings. The zoo has a full holiday programme of
supervised activity for 7 – 13 year olds (no parents allowed) and a programme
for under 7 year olds where parents are welcome.
Meet Phila the rescued Black
Rhino
Phila
a black five year old rhino cow was shot by poachers. She comes from Modimolle, where she was bred
to help establish a viable herd of the critically endangered Black Rhino.
She
was shot twice in the wild and seven times more after being moved to a “secure”
boma – all for the small stub of a horn that was left after she was dehorned in
an attempt to save her from becoming a poacher’s target. She was then moved to another secret
location, but helicopters were seen on two occasions flying low overhead. Phila’s injuries were severe but, fortunately
they were not life threatening. She has
had medical treatment at the Johannesburg Zoo and has recovered in the sanctuary
of the Zoo!
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Exhibits
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The Joburg Zoo
has several modern animal exhibits and educational centres. To learn about
some of main attractions read the short descriptions below. All directions
are given from the Upper Park Zoo entrance. Click here for more info
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Animals
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Please click
here to see the animals of the Zoo.
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Map of the Zoo
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Zoo Information
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Feeding Times
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A Good Zoo
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Have fun this
holiday with the zoo holiday program. Click here for more info
Do you want to have a wild encounter, don’t delay book any of the venues from 1st to 30th June and get a discount of 20% and no entry fee to the Zoo. Click here for more info Purchase Zoo Grow compost, the compost landscaper’s use. For more info click here. Meet Bungha, the Join the zoo trot for a fun run or walk. Click here for more info To view the zoo bytes newsletter click here. |
The Johannesburg
Animals –
Born to Be Wild – In Very Good Hands
