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Edutainment

The Johannesburg Zoo is constantly thinking up entertaining ways to teach people about environmental issues and about the animals and conservation. Its programmes support the education department’s Outcomes-Based Education programmes.

It offers tours, school programmes, holiday programmes and youth clubs through its education centre.

Education centre

The education centre runs a wide variety of educational programmes targeting different audiences, aimed at setting up the Johannesburg Zoo as an educational facility of choice for all Gauteng learners.

Some of its different programmes and activities include a holiday programme, a zoo-to-you programme, a Honey Badger Club, night safaris and behind-the-scenes tours.

Contact: Themba Nxumalo or Lawrence Letshokgohla
Tel: 011 646-2000 ext 258 or 262
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School programmes

These programmes are aimed at primary and high school learners and are endorsed by the Gauteng department of education.

They are tailored to cover any topic requested, for example, on ecology or animal adaptations. There is an entrance fee and booking is essential.

Contact: Louise Matsckhe
Tel: 011 646 2000 ext 259
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Environmental campaigns

A number of international awareness days take place throughout the year, celebrated at the zoo. These include World Wetlands Day, World Environment Day and other related events.

On these days, awareness is boosted around specific topics, targeting schools and the broader public.

Contact: Lawrence Letshokgohla
Tel: 011 646 2000 ext 262
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