Zoo

Zoo works hard to save the rhino

It might have been a fun day in the sun for visitors, but the aim of the Johannesburg Zoo's Save the Rhino campaign was serious. It raised funds for selected rhino conservation projects in Africa and Asia.

Shock as Lisa the gorilla dies

Lisa, Johannesburg Zoo's popular gorilla, has died following an emergency operation on 5 April.

Zoo takes to breeding frogs

In a bid to save endangered species, the Johannesburg Zoo has teamed up with an international organisation on a frog-breeding programme.

It's Crocodile Country at the zoo

SET in tranquil surrounds, with prime waterside frontage, this new development is a must-have location - for those of the reptile persuasion. This is Crocodile Country, a new enclosure at the Johannesburg Zoo.

Zoo keeps them coming

THE Joburg Zoo is celebrating - there have been more births and more visitors in the past year, and profits are up.

Zoo publishes birding guide

WORKING with Sasol, the Johannesburg Zoo has launched a beginners' guide to birding to inspire and educate children and their parents.

Lisa plays hard-to-get with her hairy new beau

THE Johannesburg Zoo's famous gorilla pair finally met up on Valentine's Day, but they started their courting slow and shy …

Makoko the gorilla goes public

CAMERAS at the ready, the local paparazzi were out in force on Thursday, ready to capture shots of Joburg's hottest celebrity as he made his first public appearance. Meet Johannesburg Zoo's newest resident, Makoko the gorilla.

A day in the life of a zookeeper

CARING for animals is not just a job … it's a very noble vocation for the dedicated zookeepers at Johannesburg Zoo.

World in one place at revamped zoo

THE Johannesburg Zoo has begun an ambitious five-year upgrade to create a unique experience for visitors, recreating the diverse eco-zones of the planet.

Mrs Dolittle, I presume?

A LOVE of animals and a dedication to her work. These are just some of the many qualities of Johannesburg Zoo Chief Executive, Jenny Gray.

Baby boom at the Joburg Zoo

THE Johannesburg Zoo is proud to announce the birth, over the New Year, of four baby bucks. All doing well, zoo staff ecstatic.

Joburg Zoo celebrates 100 years

A HAVEN for endangered and exotic animals, a venue for musical concerts, or a pleasant park for a family picnic, the Johannesburg Zoo has served the residents of the city for 100 years.

Births at Joburg Zoo a roaring success

A CLUTCH of four rare birds, Southern Screamers, have made their appearance at the Johannesburg Zoo - the first time such birds have ever hatched in South Africa.

Joburg Zoo gets new CEO

THE new Chief Executive Officer of the Johannesburg Zoo, Jenny Gray, brings vast experience to her new position, from obtaining an MSc in transportation engineering to heading up the electronic banking division at a major bank.

The only polar bears in Africa

THE only polar bears in Africa have so adapted to the climate that they don't go into their cold rooms anymore.

Up close with the Lions - in the dark

FANCY an encounter with the big cats under the cover of darkness? Well, the Johannesburg zoo is just the place to be. The zoo offers moonlight tours which take visitors behind the scenes to see various animals at close range … and in the dark.