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Monday 09:00 - 16:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Friday 09:00 - 16:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Natal Zoological Gardens

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Come and visit our African lions, listen to the tigers chuff up close and see our very own Liger. Take the R65 Lynnfield park turn off the N3.

The Natal Zoological Gardens is approximately 20km from Pietermaritzburg and 60km from Durban. Take a leisurely walk through the Zoo Gardens, the home of the only Liger, Tapir and Orangutan in Africa, chimpanzees, tigers, lions, exotic birds and many more species. A perfect place for a family day out. Picnics and braais are permitted at designated picnic spots under the shady trees. Delicious pizzas, burgers, toasties etc available at the shop. Birthday party bookings on the deck now available ( [email protected] ) . Putt putt (R30), jungle gym, trampoline for the kids in the picnic area.. Splash pad , water slides and pool now open R70pp for 2 hour session- swimming costumes required. Entrance fee to the zoo R90 for adults and R60 for children. Open daily 9am to 4pm. (closed Christmas day)

29/10/2026

🎃👻 BOOOOO AT THE ZOO! 🦁🎃
Get those costumes ready, little monsters! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️

Enjoy a day at the Natal Zoo packed with WILD fun, dancing, bubbles and Halloween magic! 🎃🫧

📅 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER
⏰ 9AM – 4PM
👻 FREE ENTRY FOR ALL KIDS WHO DRESS UP!

🫧🎶 BOO-GIE ON THE LAWN – FOAM PARTY EDITION!
⏰ 11AM – 1PM
Get ready to dance and BOO-gie your way through mountains of FOAM! 🫧💃🎶

We're bringing the beats, the bubbles and the Halloween fun to the zoo lawn! So bring your dancing feet, pack a towel and get ready for some seriously foamy fun!

🍬🔎 TRICK OR TREAT WORD HUNT!
Pssst... there's a spooky secret hiding somewhere in the zoo! 👀👻

Little explorers will need to hunt down 10 hidden letters scattered around the zoo, unscramble them to reveal the mystery word, then head to the zoo office to claim their Halloween treat! 🍬🎃

🐘🦁 AND OF COURSE, OUR WILD RESIDENTS!

Halloween isn't just for the humans! Spend the day exploring the zoo, visiting your favourite animals and discovering all the wild and wonderful things Natal Zoo has to offer!

💦 Cool off at our Splash Pad, grab something delicious from the Zoo Café and make a whole family adventure of it!

🎟️ ZOO ENTRY
👻 Kids in Halloween costumes – FREE!
🧑 Adults – R100
🧒 Children (ages 2–12) not in costume – R70

💦 SPLASH PAD
R50 for a 1-hour session
R100 for all-day access
R20 per non-swimming spectator

🐘 ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE – self-drive or book a quad ride.

Make your way through the park to visit our beautiful elephants and enjoy a truly unforgettable experience.

🧑 Adults – R80
🧒 Children (ages 2–12) – R50
👶 Under 2 – FREE
🥕 Elephant treats – R50 per bucket to hand-feed the Ellies!

Quad ride R550 per person | Booking is essential 🐘

📍 Natal Zoological Gardens
Lion Park Road, Cato Ridge
📱 WhatsApp: 083 267 0392

🎃 So round up your little witches, wizards, ghosts, superheroes and monsters, and join us for a BOO-tiful day of laughter, adventure and Halloween fun at the ZOO!

WHO'S READY TO BOO-GIE?! 👻🫧🎶

23/10/2026

Welcome to Opal's Beauty Salon! 🦧💕

Today's special: A fabulous comb-over, with complimentary pineapple refreshments! 🍍😂

16/10/2026

☀️💦 HEATWAVE INCOMING! 🥵
Things are heating up this weekend! 🔥

Cool off at our Splash Pad, then head to the Zoo Café for an ice-cold Slushie 🥤❄️ Splash, sip, repeat! 💦😎

🐾 See you at Natal Zoo this weekend!

🎟️ Zoo Entrance
Adults: R100 | Kids (2–12): R70

💦 Splash Pad Fun
1 Hour: R50 | All Day: R100
Non-swimming spectators: R20

☀️ Bring your costumes & sunscreen.

14/10/2026

Morning thoughts with Benji… ☀️🐵

Just sitting in the very first rays of sunshine, contemplating the important things in life… like what’s being served for breakfast. 😄

12/10/2026

🦁👑 I'm the queen of the castle… and you're the dirty rascal! 😜

Just a little royal attitude from the top of Pride Rock!
Surveying my kingdom, keeping an eye on my subjects… and making sure everyone knows who's boss! 🐾😂

26/09/2026

🐦 Lions, tigers and chimpanzees might get a lot of the attention, but there’s a whole other world waiting to be discovered at Natal Zoo. 🌿

We’re home to so many different species of birds, from the colourful and unusual to some seriously noisy characters.

Next time you visit, see how many different feathered residents you can spot along the way. 👀🪶

The big cats might steal the show… but our birds are definitely worth a closer look! 💚

25/09/2026

☀️ We are loving this long weekend sunshine 💦 Bring the kids to cool off at our splash park!

Perfect for these warmer days - endless family fun.

💧 R50 for 1 hour
💧 R100 for the whole day
💧 R20 per non swimming spectator

Don't forget to pack the swimsuits!

Zoo Entrance Fees:
Adults: R100
Children: R70 (Ages 2-12)

24/09/2026

☀️ Soaking up the morning sunshine.

Did you know? Meerkats often warm themselves in the morning sun after spending the night tucked away in their burrows. Their dark skin beneath their relatively thin belly fur helps absorb the sun’s warmth.

So this little one isn’t just posing beautifully - it’s solar-powered meerkat mode! 😂☀️🧡

23/09/2026

🦁 Looking for the perfect family day out this Heritage Day?

The Natal Zoo is OPEN all weekend, including Thursday's Public Holiday! 🦙

Come and spend the day making unforgettable memories with your family and friends.

🐅 Meet our amazing animals, including lions, tigers, chimpanzees, monkeys, camels, llamas and so many more!

⛳ Play a round of Putt-Putt
🐎 Book a Pony ride
🦘 Burn some energy on our jump pillow
🏌️ Hit a few balls at the Driving Range
🐘 Enjoy an unforgettable Ellie Experience at the Park
🏍️ Try our Quad Bike Experience to the Elephants
🍕 Grab a delicious meal or coffee from our Zoo café
🥤 Enjoy a picnic at the Zoo or Park
🔥 Light a fire at one of our braai sites

We can't wait to welcome you this long weekend! ❤️

15/09/2026

Ever been welcomed by a llama? 🦙😂
🔊 SOUND ON… you’re going to want to hear this hello!

Address

Exit 65 Off N3 Lynnfield Park
Camperdown
9072

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00
Saturday	09:00 - 16:00
Sunday	09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27317854708

Website

http://www.natalzoo.co.za/

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