Zoo

Phila arrives safely at zoo

THE YOUNG black rhino Phila survived two attempts on her life by poachers. She is now recuperating at the Joburg Zoo, where visitors are invited to watch her progress.

Zoo ready to receive Phila

THE ZOO is poised to welcome and nurse back to health the young black rhino called Phila, who was shot nine times by poachers for her small stub of a horn.

Injured rhino to heal at zoo

A BLACK rhino that was shot nine times by poachers will be given a safe haven at the Johannesburg Zoo while it recuperates.

Baby season comes to zoo

SOME 71 babies have been born at the Johannesburg Zoo this year already, with more than 20 born in the last two months alone.

Fun film launch at zoo

FAMILY fun at the Johannesburg Zoo will welcome the new 3D movie, Legends of the Guardians. There will also be visits to the owl enclosures.

Zoo plants Arbor Week tree

SCHOOLCHILDREN joined Miss Earth South Africa finalists, officials, politicians and other interested parties in celebrating Arbor Week at the Johannesburg Zoo.

Monkey business at the zoo

THE zoo is holding a Primate Week to teach people about the mammals, which are remarkably similar to humans.

Learn about sharks at Joburg zoo

SOUTH Africa's feared great whites are the subject of a talk by the shark photographer and documentary maker, Chris Fallows.

Spend your 67 minutes at zoo

VOLUNTEER programmes have been implemented for people who want to do something at the Johannesburg Zoo on Nelson Mandela Day.

Baby boom at the Joburg Zoo

IT has been a good year for the Johannesburg Zoo so far, with dozens of newborns, including a chimp and serval twins, adding to its menagerie.

Paws and jaws at Joburg Zoo

STUFFED animals, skulls, skins and bone are just some of the things on show during Carnivore Week. There are also special carnivore tours.

Help the zoo's hospital

TAKE a tour around the Joburg Zoo hospital, or make a donation towards much-needed equipment in July, Veterinary Nurses' Month.

Beauty queens trot around zoo

MISS World brand ambassadors participated in the Zoo Trot - walking around the facility - to raise funds for the new seal enclosure.

Baboons get into swing of it

AFTER a few lacklustre Football Fridays at the zoo, the hamadryas baboons played a spirited game with their honey-coated balls.

Caracals get football fever

FOOTBALL is popping up all over these days as the World Cup looms ever closer. Even the zoo's caracals are getting into the game.

Camels get their kicks

IT was the turn of the Bactrian camels to celebrate Football Fridays at the Joburg Zoo, but they were not the most inspired of players.

Water birds are focus of fair

THE Sasol Bird and Birding Fair will look at the plight of water birds, which are threatened by climate change, overfishing and pollution.

Bears play on Football Friday

THE spectacled bears at Johannesburg Zoo took part in Football Friday, playing with balls that were filled with their favourite treats.

Zoo sets out to educate

A RANGE of tours and programmes are possible at the Johannesburg Zoo, all with the aim in mind of teaching children and their parents about animals and their welfare.