RHINO MONTH

The Johannesburg Zoo celebrates Rhino month. This month long program aims to raise awareness of the plight of this magnificent animal and the battle the species face in light of the increasing threat of poaching.

Did you know the Rhinoceros dates back to the Miocene era, over 5 million of years ago? Since 1970, the rhino population has declined by 90%.

Rhinos have no true natural predators in the wild. The dramatic decline of rhinos is due to poaching.

Rhino Activities 

Rhino Talks

A march against the poaching of Rhinos

 Rhino Enrichment

A “Save the Rhino” wall. Visitors will be able to write about

what the Rhino means to them.

 

November

Zoo Trot

The zoo trot is a great way to keep active. The trot consists of a 5km or 10 km fun run or walk. The route takes you past some of the most popular enclosures which include: lions, elephants, rhinos and giraffes.

It is a great way to reduce stress, build stamina, keep fit and socialize.

For every 3 consecutives trots you complete, you receive a medal with one of our zoo animals on them. The challenge is to collect them all.

The trot will takes place on:Date: 13 November 2011Time: 7:00 for 7:30Entry fee: Adults: R35.00

Family Day

Family Days are ideal for corporate team building, family get tog ethers and group activity. Enjoy a fun filled day where young and old can participate in unique activities in the zoo’s tranquil setting. The day consists of games, photo opportunity with animals, hilarious animal encounters told by our tour guides and much more.

Booking is essential.Contact: Letta MadlalaTel: 011 646 2000(ext 225)E-mail: letta.madlala@jhbzoo.org.za

ANIMALS @ PLAY

The Johannesburg Zoo animals thoroughly enjoyed the recent animals@play behaviour enrichment program, where they played with balls.The chimpanzees’ were by far the most energetic, while the black and white ruffed lemurs displayed the most agility. Our gentle spectacled beats were the most patient, they took their time rolling the ball and trying to get the treats from inside them.

Be sure not to miss the next sessions. They will be happening on the following days:

Date Where Time04 November Pot Bellied Pig 10:0005 November Meerkats 10:00 18 November Yellow Baboons 10:00

This is an opportunity not to be missed.

TOURS

The zoo offers a number of different tour options. Skilled tour guides take you through the zoo and offer insightful information about our zoo animals.

The many tours on offer will suit any age group and give you an up close view of our animals.

The tours on offer include:Day toursNight toursBehind the scene tours and Zoo Snooze

Booking is essential

FEEDING TIMES

Learn more about our zoo animals and enjoy their feeding time. Zoo animals are fed at specific times during the day. Each species is given a particular diet with a certain amount of food based on their age and weight.

The feeding time takes place weekends and public holidays at the following enclosures:

Time Enclosure10:00 Chimpanzees11:00 Vultures (Sundays)11:15 Ground Hornbills12:00 Polar Bears12:15 Wild Dogs and Cheetahs13:00 Crocodile Talk (Sunday)14:00 Gorillas

ZOO BABIES

Watch our zoo babies as they start to adapt to their environment under the watchful eye of their mothers. Zoo babies are easy to locate with our “new baby” flags at the enclosure. Some of our new arrivals include:

Pygmy HippoAfrican BuffaloEmperor TamarinBaby Buff-Cheeked GibbonAoudadCameroon Pygmy Goat KidsBlue DuikerGuttural ToadArabian Oryx Lamb                    GemsbokZulu Sheep Lamb