The Joburg Zoo is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 121st birthday and invites everyone to join in the festivities throughout March! From exciting events to special offers, there’s no better time to visit this iconic landmark and connect with nature.
In honour of its milestone anniversary, the Joburg Zoo is offering a 50% discount on all daily entry fees from 1 March 2025 to 28 March 2025 (excluding 21 March at R21 entry fee).
This is the perfect opportunity for families and animal lovers to explore the zoo’s beautiful grounds and diverse wildlife at a fraction of the cost! Complimentary vouchers are not applicable in March due to the exclusive discounts offered during the anniversary celebrations, nor are they valid for any event hosted within the zoo.
9 March 2025
Take part in this exciting walk through the zoo’s scenic precinct and explore Zoo Lake with a guided tour, filled with fun facts and fascinating wildlife insights. Entry is R37.
12 March 2025
Enjoy an exclusive evening stroll through the zoo with your local community! Please note, that the zoo is not lit up for this event, so bring your torch and enjoy the tranquility of the zoo at night.
14 March 2025
Join us as our dedicated staff engage in exciting activities to celebrate this historic occasion. Do not forget, the deadline for submitting your creative artwork for our art competition is also on this day!
16 March 2025
Let us give back to the community with a fun-filled cleanup day at Zoo Lake! Bring your creativity and come dressed as your favourite animal as we combine environmental action with animal-themed fun.
18 March 2025
Help us preserve the environment and ensure our zoo’s water habitats stay clean and thriving! Join our team for this important conservation activity.
21 March 2025
For just R21, visitors can enjoy the zoo and participate in engaging educational activities that focus on wildlife conservation.
22 March 2025
Zoo Snooze & Earth Hour Celebration (Entry Fee: R255 pp)
A night to remember! Spend the night at the zoo with Zoo snooze and be part of our Earth Hour celebration. An unforgettable experience to connect with wildlife and celebrate the planet!
21 February – 28 March 2025
Capture the beauty of the Joburg Zoo and Zoo Lake and share your best shots on Instagram and Facebook to participate in our exciting weekly photography competition.
29 March 2025
Arts Alive: Jazz in the Lights Event (Entry Fee: R350 pp)
End the month-long celebration with an unforgettable night of music, lights, and art at our Jazz and the Lights event. Enjoy smooth jazz performances, illuminated zoo exhibits, and stunning visual displays.
30 March 2025 and 31 March 2025
After an incredible month of celebrations, the zoo returns to regular entry fees of R126 for adults, and R74 for children and senior citizens.
A recap:
- Joburg Zoo will offer an entry fee of R21 on the 21st of every month.
- The R21 entry fee is valid from 21 February 2025 to 21 March 2026.
- Jazz in the Lights @ Joburg Zoo entry fee at R350 pp
- Return of normal entry fee on 30 March 2025 and 31 March 2025.