What is a Zoo?
A zoo is a facility where animals are kept within enclosures for public exhibition and often bred for conservation purposes. The term zoological garden refers to zoology, the study of animals.
Where Is The Zoo In Durban, South Africa?
Mitchell Park Zoo
Mitchell Park Zoo is also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell’s Park. It is the only zoo in Durban, South Africa in the Morningside suburb of Durban.
The zoo was established as an Ostrich farm in 1910 but was unprofitable so started adding other animals.
Address: 10 Ferndale Rd, Morningside, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Wed
Phone: +27 31 322 9103
How much does it cost to go to the Natal zoo?
Entrance to the zoo is R90 for adults and R60 for children (valid for the whole day) braais and picnics are welcome. Splashpad and pool are open from 10 am to. 4 pm – weather permitting – sessions are 2 hours R70 per swimmer R20 per spectator appropriate swimwear required; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Which zoo has the most animals in South Africa?
| Pretoria Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Location | 232 Boom Street, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Land area | 85 hectares (210 acres) |
| No. of animals | About 9,000 |
| No. of species | About 700 |
How much does it cost to go to the zoo in South Africa?
Adult: R110 per person. Kids: R95 per person.