NearMe lists 168 zoos and animal parks across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (57), Western Cape (22) and KwaZulu-Natal (18). 79% of these entries include a phone number and 61% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 168 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Croc City Crocodile and Reptile ParkCorner of Cedar Road & R114 Nietgedacht 535 Chartwell, Johannesburg Ward 96, Gauteng+27 83 657 7561 / Website / Directions
- Umgeni River Bird Park490 Riverside Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 322 5750 / Website / Directions
- National Zoological Gardens of South Africa232 Boom St, Pretoria, Gauteng+27 12 339 2700 / Website / Directions
- Cango Wildlife191 Baron Van Reede St, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape+27 44 272 5593 / Website / Directions
- Lory Park1801 Kruger Rd, President Park, Midrand, Gauteng+27 11 315 7307 / Website / Directions
- Glen Party Farmyard90 Macgillivray Rd, Midrand, Gauteng+27 81 795 0707 / Website / Directions
- Bunny ParkPretoria Rd, Benoni, Gauteng+27 72 713 3332 / Website / Directions
- World of Birds - Official SiteValley Rd., Hout Bay, Western Cape+27 21 790 2730 / Website / Directions
- The Farmyard on Rainhill Farm32 Donkerhoek Rd, Rustenburg Local Municipality, North West+27 72 601 7853 / Directions
- Benoni Monkey and Bird Park244 Swallow Rd, Benoni, Gauteng+27 72 126 1829 / Website / Directions
- Midvaal Lion Park108 Christine Rd, Meyerton, Gauteng+27 74 325 2609 / Website / Directions
- Bishop Bird ParkRoosmaryn Place, Centurion, Gauteng+27 12 667 1630 / Website / Directions
- Mystic Monkeys & Feathers Wildlife ParkPortion 41 of Farm Buffelsdrift 179 JR, Rust de Winter+27 82 566 4929 / Website / Directions
- Natal Zoological GardensExit 65 off N3 Lynnfield Park, Camperdown+27 83 267 0392 / Website / Directions
- Zanna Bird & Reptile park.Lawton road 118, Polokwane, Limpopo+27 15 880 1648 / Directions
- Winsome View Animal Farm and Country BistroD71B, Hawkstone Rd, Summerveld, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 769 1500 / Website / Directions
- Garden Route Wolf SanctuaryGreater Plettenberg Bay Harkerville, Bitou, Western Cape+27 82 626 9455 / Website / Directions
- Sparkling Auto Care Centre Farmyardc/o Munnik Avenue & School Road, Polokwane, Limpopo+27 64 793 6436 / Website / Directions
- CrazyKidz Farmyard9 Daniel Street, Randburg, Gauteng+27 82 389 9153 / Website / Directions
- Fantasy Farmyard26 Johanna St, Rand West City, Gauteng+27 82 568 5744 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The zoos and animal parks we hold are spread across 94 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Johannesburg (12), Cape Town (8), Tshwane (8), Polokwane (7), Pretoria (6) and Durban (6).
Zoos and animal parks by province
How the 168 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 57 | Johannesburg (12), Tshwane (8) and Randburg (4) |
| Western Cape | 22 | Cape Town (6), Kraaifontein (2) and Hout Bay (1) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 18 | Durban (6), Ethekwini (2) and Pietermaritzburg (2) |
| Limpopo | 14 | Polokwane (7), Mokopane (2) and Modimolle Ward 3 (1) |
| Mpumalanga | 7 | Trichardt (1), Emalahleni (1) and Ermelo (1) |
| Eastern Cape | 6 | East London (3), Kouga Local Municipality (1) and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (1) |
| Free State | 5 | Bloemfontein (5) |
| North West | 5 | Hartbeespoort (2), Rustenburg Local Municipality (1) and Bojanala (1) |
| Northern Cape | 3 | Kimberley (2) and Phokwane Local Municipality (1) |
31 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 168 entries, 79% list a phone number, 61% a website and 80% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
More specific searches
- Johannesburg 24
- Pretoria 16
- Cape Town 13
Frequently asked questions
How many zoos and animal parks does NearMe list?
We have 168 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (57).
Which towns have the most zoos and animal parks?
In our listings, Johannesburg (12), Cape Town (8) and Tshwane (8) have the most entries.
How many zoos and animal parks are there in Gauteng?
We have 57 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (12), Tshwane (8) and Randburg (4).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.