The National Zoological Garden (NZG), a hub for South African wildlife research, public engagement, and tourism, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The NZG, the only zoo with n...
Meet our resilient lion cubs and their inspiring journey As we celebrate World Lion Day today, the National Zoological Garden (NZG) is proud to introduce three resilient liones...
A charming and charismatic member of the National Zoo community who has entertained, enthralled and educated thousands. Charley, the adult African elephant bull who has been a ...
More widely known as the Pretoria Zoo, the National Zoological Garden in Boom Street is not only the largest zoo in South Africa and the only one with national status, but is also rated as one of the top zoos in the world.
The National Zoo runs various programmes emphasising the value of a healthy environment to build a prosperous South Africa.
The National Zoological Garden of South Africa is the largest zoo in the country and the only one with national status. More than 600 000 people visit the Zoo annually.
Our #AnimalOfTheWeek is the Southern Ground Hornbill. Southern Ground Hornbills are found in the southern and eastern parts of Africa. They occupy the land from southern Kenya and Burundi, through Angola and Namibia to South Africa.
Research at the National Zoological Garden of South Africa can offer South Africa, Africa and the international research community a unique infrastructure to facilitate, co-ordinate and conduct world-class research. View All »
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Did you know vultures feed on carrion (dead carcasses) and do not kill their own prey? Their feet are weak and better suited to walking on the ground than to picking up prey
