Media Releases

This  International African Penguin Awareness Day, the National Zoological Garden (NZG) is celebrating new life in its African penguin colony while highlighting the urgent need to protect this Critically Endangered species in the wild. O...

Following the strong public response to its 126th birthday campaign, the National Zoological Garden of South Africa (Pretoria Zoo) will extend its birthday admission initiative for a further 12 months as the Zoo marks its 127th birthday. Visitors ca...

South Africa’s National Gardens open their gates for free during National Gardens Week 2026 Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is proud to announce the return...

Get 50% off all zoo entrance tickets this October, for a month-long celebration! Pretoria, xx September– Gear up for an unforgettable October! The National Zoological Garden of South Africa (Pretoria Zoo) is celebrating its 126-year anniversary...

On Reverse the Red Day, observed annually on 7 February, the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria reaffirms its dedication to the preservation of endangered species through conservation initiatives. Reverse the Red is a global movement that ...