Accommodation near Johannesburg Zoo
The Johannesburg Zoo is situated in Parkview, Johannesburg. It is 81 hectares and houses approximately 2000 animals from some 320 species.
The zoo opened in 1904 an is extremely popular as a tourist attraction. It has earned international recognition for it's high standard of animal welfare, nutrition and ethical conduct. The zoo also strives to play it's part in animal conservation and protection of endangered species.
There are several animal exhibits and educational centres, such as “all things creepy crawly” which houses various kinds of reptiles and opened in 2013. Visitors to the Johannesburg Zoo can expect to see rhinos, hippos, giraffes, tigers, elephants, panthers, lions, gorillas, chimpanzees, antelope, polar bears, ostriches, crocodiles and much more. The zoo also has a new born facility where you can see some of the newly youngsters born at the zoo, you can also attend feeding-time visits and talks on the weekends.
The zoo plays an educational role, teaching visitors about the environment and conserving trees and other plants. It also serves a research function, and provides recreational activities to visitors in a safe, green and healthy environment.
As the zoo is a vast, there are hop-on, hop-off trains for those who do not wish to walk the whole distance.
Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
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A warm and welcoming guest house located in the leafy suburbs of Johannesburg with close proximity to Rosebank. Our light and spacious luxury suites offer guests a comfortable home-from-home environme... More Info
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Bolton Hall is situated in one of the most leafy and attractive suburbs of Johannesburg. This fully furnished, self catering apartment is a comfortable and sunny haven, stylishly refurbished with all ... More Info
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Japanese/ African Inspired apartment -centrally located in a serene setting. This incredible Architect-designed home was built with traditional Japanese Tea House principles. It is built on stilts aro... More Info
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Centrally located in the quiet leafy suburbs of Killarney, giving you the most spectacular view of Johannesburg. You will love the modern stylish look and comfortable furniture of the apartments that ... More Info
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Built in 1895, the charming Victorian-style Sunnyside Park Hotel in Parktown is set in picturesque gardens and has been declared a national monument.
The hotel is centrally located providing the bu... More Info
1.6 km
The Corner House is an original 1920's Parkview House with pressed ceilings. It has 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A sitting room and dining room open to a garden and large private swimming pool... More Info
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Located in Parktown, Johannesburg, Elephant Outpost is an historic home, offering guests a relaxing self-catering home with Oregon pine wood floors, pressed ceilings, and a patio overlooking a pool. B... More Info
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Bristol is our flagship Home* and like anyone’s first time, we’ve got something to boast about. Less than 1 kilometre from Rosebank Gautrain station, Bristol offers proximity to the best of the neighb... More Info
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Remote Corner B&B is set in a tranquil, treed garden, close to the Johannesburg CBD, Parktown and Rosebank.
It is in walking distance of the Zoo Lake, Parkview Squash Courts and Parkview Golf Cour... More Info
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Luxury accommodation set amid lush gardens and ancient trees. Foxwood House has everything to make your business visit in Johannesburg a pleasure: a tranquil setting, excellent cuisine and friendly se... More Info
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