​Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is gifting mothers in the city free access into the zoo on Sunday, 9 May 2021, to celebrate Mother’s Day.

This is to honour Mzansi’s mothers who have made staying home fun, who have home-schooled their children and worked tirelessly during the uncertainty of lockdown to keep their families safe, happy and healthy.

Although we’re not able to celebrate our annual Mother’s Day concert at the Joburg Zoo dancing to great tunes, this Mother’s Day, City Parks and Zoo is offering free access to the zoo to all mothers only, strictly from 09h00 to 11h00 on a first come, first serve basis. It will be limited to the first 500 mothers with a maximum of 2 000 people.

With enough space for picnics and safe distancing, the zoo is ideal for moms and their families to celebrate Mother’s Day and view our newest moms at the Joburg Zoo, including their offsprings such as the African buffalo; a Mandrill baboon and a nyala.

The general public, including children, will pay the normal entrance fees of R110 an adult and R65 a child. This will apply to moms who arrive after 11h00.

For those last-minute shoppers, you may also spoil your mom with a symbolic adoption through our ‘Adopt an Animal’ programme for as little as R300. Moms will receive a personalised adoption certificate; information on the species of the adoption and a photo of the adopted animal.

The Johannesburg Zoo continues to comply with all Covid-19 regulations. It remains compulsory for all visitors to wear their masks, practice safe distancing by staying within the safety of your bubble with people you are frequently in physical contact with, and by sanitising at all times.

Pack a picnic lunch and come along to enjoy the day and a Big 5 experience on your doorstep this Mother’s Day.