Sara writes:
The Johannesburg Zoo is one of my favourite day outings in my vicinity. Although I’ve been there many times before, yesterday was the first time I went for the Zoo Trot. It started at 7h30 which was a bit of a schlep as I had to wake up really early on the only day of the week that I can sleep in.
Parking was also a bit of a problem with many people having to park quite a distance away. But by the time we left the zoo at 13h00, I was amazed at how much we had accomplished by starting early.
The Zoo Trot was a great way to get a workout in pleasant surroundings. The pre-determined route took us past the zoo’s most popular animals.
You get to walk in beautiful surroundings like this
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Check out the animals and birds
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And at the end you can take the Zoo Ferry back to the start, or little ones can drive back in their own ''car''.
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Read the full story and see more pics here.
Re-published with permission
About the Zoo Trot
Come trot in the Johannesburg Zoo. The zoo provides a great opportunity throughout the year to run or walk in the peaceful setting. On the second Sunday of each month, you and your family can join other zoo trotters, running to beat your own record or walk with family and friends at your own pace to reduce stress, build stamina, keep fit or just socialise. The Trot is open to young and old - some parents even push their babies in strollers on the walk.
The trot consists of a 5 or 10 km fun run or walk inside the zoo grounds. Direction markers are placed along the route to guide you and zoo staff is present to help you stay on route. The route passes some of the most popular zoo animals such as the lions, elephants, giraffe, monkeys and one of most resilient animals: Phila, the Black Rhino.
Registration opens at 7h00, the Trot begins at 7h30 and ends at 10h00. The special reduced entry fee is R 42 each and children under the age of three get in free.
For every three consecutive trots completed, you will receive a special Zoo Trot medal, featuring one of the zoo animals. After the walk/run, Zoo trotters can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the zoo''s Cafe Fino or bring picnic baskets and enjoy the rest of the day at the Johannesburg Zoo.
About the blogger
I am passionate about travel and am prone to catching the travel bug every so often. Taking the road less travelled or hopping on a plan to somewhere usually helps when this happens. I am married to someone who shares my love of travel and am mum to two mini travellers. I have been to around 40 countries thus far, and am always eager to add more to the count.
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