Pretoria Zoo
The Pretoria Zoo is big, really, really big… 85-hectares with over 3000 specimens of mammals, birds, fishes, invertebrate, reptiles and amphibians – and trying to see all in just a day really takes a toll on your feet. (I would recommend hiring a golf cart for the day.) I have seen animals in there I forgot even existed.
I also took a ride on their cable car track – this is something I would not recommend to the faint of heart. It was the most terrifying experience ever (counting that I stood at the top of the Eiffel and walked down the stairs of the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona). The cars are very small and the wind just swings it around as if it is nothing!
You can also visit their Aquarium (very nice specimens to be seen here) and Reptile Park that are part of the Zoo facility. They claim their Aquarium is the largest inland marine aquarium in South Africa but I think Ushaka Marine is (don't quote me on that though!).
Tree huggers and eco fanatics will love the Pretoria Zoo as it boasts a large collection of exotic trees.
Hi Susann
Glad you enjoyed the Pretoria Zoo!
Ushaka Marine is not “inland”, so that is why Pretoria Zoo can claim to have the largest inland marine aquarium in South Africa. (just my 5 cents).
I agree, the cable cars are quite a scary ride on a windy day!
I’d like to volunteer at Pretora Zoo for a few days. Are school children able to volunteer? If so, who can I contact? Thanks
Hi, I’d like to volunteer at Pretoria Zoo for a few days, is that possible? And are school children allowed to volunteer? Please email me at Diana@sanitaryware.co.za. Thanks
Good day
My daughter of twelve is intressed in working with animal(VET) is there a programm for children her age in the school holiday where she can volenteer to assist with the animals?
Hi Juanita, you’ll have to ask the zoo this. Check out their website: http://www.nzg.ac.za/visit/index.php
Hi im looking for a volunteer job at the pretoria zoo. I love working with animals!! and maby after a while I can work with animals permanent at the zoo. I am currently working in an office and my heart isnt at the right place, i needs to be helping animals.
Can you assist in any way please
Hi Billie, I’m afraid we can’t help you with this, you’ll need to contact the zoo directly and enquire with them. Check with them on their website: http://www.nzg.ac.za/visit/index.php
Good luck and may all your dreams come true!