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Johannesburg Zoo

Address: Opposite Zoo Lake, Jan Smuts Ave., Parkview, Johannesburg
Phone: 011/646-2000
www.jhbzoo.org.za

Category: Zoos/Aquariums
Location: Northern Suburbs

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Fodor's Review:

Smaller than its Pretoria counterpart but no less impressive, the city's zoo makes for a pleasant day trip, with plenty of lawns and shade—good for a picnic. The large variety of species (more than 250) includes rare white lions and highly endangered red pandas. The polar bear enclosure has a viewing tunnel where you can see the bears cavorting underwater (the zoo has the only two polar bears in Africa). Perhaps the best way to see the zoo is to rent a golf buggy for about R100 per hour, as it's so large that walking around it can be very tiring. (Get there early on a weekend to reserve a buggy.) Afterward, stroll past Zoo Lake in the large peaceful park across the road.

Cost: Free
Open: Daily 8:30-5:30

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