Top rated Zoos in South Africa

Experience the best that South Africa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 23 places from Zoo category.

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Dragon Rock Reptile and Nature Park
Zoo
👍👍 What an amazing back story to this place, absolutely loved it….if you are looking for peace and tranquillity, with a spiritual side to it…then this is the place to visit. Set alongside the lekker little reptile and nature park is a small little sanctuary in honor of the Hindu Mountain God, Lord Shiv...
4.70 (369 reviews)
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Cango Wildlife Ranch
Zoo
Wildlife conservation park where visitors can stroke & hold animals, plus play areas & cafes.
4.60 (4.5K reviews)
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Lory Park Zoo
Zoo
Zoo & bird sanctuary established in 2000, offering close-up encounters & owl & big cat feeding.
4.50 (3.9K reviews)
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Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park
Zoo
👍👍 Visited this Zoo more than once. Beautiful place enjoyed watching the animals, animals are well kept and looked after, not too far from Pretoria. Food and drinks available at their restaurant in case you get hungry or Thirsty.
4.50 (307 reviews)
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Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park
Animal park
Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises.
4.40 (5.8K reviews)
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Giraffe House
Zoo
Native wildlife education center with interactive encounters, a play area & a refreshment kiosk.
4.40 (4.2K reviews)
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Umgeni River Bird Park
Zoo
Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting.
4.40 (2.2K reviews)
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Animal World Game Park & Zoo
Zoo
👍 It still remains an awesome Zoo. You should go visit. Would have given it a 5 star, but I guess I expected more. It's been 2 years since I visited last and I felt oh, I should be seeing more animals this time around, instead they are reducing.
4.30 (822 reviews)
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Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
Conservation department
👍👍 I learned so much about reptile husbandry, preventative medicine, first aid, and common diseases here during my stay. The guides were professional and very knowledgeable!!
4.30 (324 reviews)
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Rocklands Petting Farm
Zoo
😐 Rocklands Petting Farm in Hermanus is an average attraction for families looking to spend a few hours with farm animals. While it has its charms, there are also some areas for improvement. The farm is home to a variety of animals, including sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and even ponies. Children...
4.30 (174 reviews)
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Johannesburg Zoo
Zoo
55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program.
4.20 (14.4K reviews)
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Wag 'n Biekie Restaurant and Bar
Sports bar
👍 Nice place, but nothing special. Seems to be quite popular for Sunday lunch amongst the locals. Just be aware, that if they warn you that your food might take a while, they’re not kidding.
$ $$$
4.20 (309 reviews)
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WARMBAD ZOO
Zoo
😠 This is not a Zoo.. its a game drive that needs to be arranged in advance.. please don't bring your kids and assume they can see animals like a normal Zoo! Huge disappointment!
4.20 (41 reviews)
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National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Zoo
210-acre zoo and research hub including a reptile park, aquarium and exotic tree collection.
4.10 (12.2K reviews)
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Mitchell Park Zoo
Zoo
Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more.
4.10 (3.3K reviews)
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Natal Zoological Gardens
Zoo
👍 We've been coming here for over 9 years now and it's always a pleasure. Neat and tidy. Natural surroundings well maintained for the animals. I noticed that the Tigers are being relocated to an ideal larger space on the premises, which is fantastic. There's a large recreation area that kids will thor...
4.10 (1.4K reviews)
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Crocodile Centre St Lucia
Zoo
👍 It's nice, no tour guide. Cheap to enter Needs some attention where the caged crocodiles are,it looks as if it's old building, that's not taken care of. My kid loved seeing the crocks
3.90 (666 reviews)
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Predator World
Zoo
👍👍 Joseph was an amazing Tour guide.. Always a pleasure getting up lose with the wild cats.. Place needs some attention thou but it's a must go
3.90 (236 reviews)
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Dis-Chem Pharmacy Midlands Mall - Pietermaritzburg
Pharmacy
👍👍 An organised retail outlet
3.90 (111 reviews)
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Kinderplaas Zoo
Zoo
👍👍 Perfect getaway from the buzzing city life. As usual my daughter loved interacting with the bunnies although this time around they weren't all over her. The employees are very friendly and it remains the closest affordable petting zoo near me. R25 gets you in and a bucket containing spinach leaves,...
3.70 (254 reviews)
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