National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

The National Zoological Gardens, located in Pretoria, South Africa, is the country’s largest zoo and the only one with national status. At this attraction, visitors can explore diverse habitats and encounter thousands of animals across its 85 hectares. Activities include walking along 6 km of pathways, visiting the Aquarium the largest inland marine aquarium in South Africa, and exploring the Reptile Park. Notably, the zoo houses over 3,000 mammals, 1,300 birds, 3,800 fish, and many reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Welcoming more than 600,000 visitors annually, it also boasts the third-largest collection of exotic trees and is ranked among the world’s top ten zoos.