Natal Zoological Gardens Reviews

It was very depressing and some animals seemed very sad

Beautiful location, fun family outing. We had a great time.

First time visiting. Was amazed at the size of the place.

what a wonderful day we had at the Zoo and Lion Park. we saw animals we only ever have seen in books. the animals are well looked after, seems happy and the zoo area are clean and very well maintained. well done and thank you for giving us the oppertunity to be able to come see these beautiful animals. will def come visit soon again.

The kids love the zoo, we hope our support goes some way to ensuring its sustainability ahead.

The variety of animals were very good, however the ablution facilities were shocking.

The animals are great and there is a good deal of different species, the zoo still has a lot to do to make it great zoo. Needs more attractions or keepers to teach you about the animals and needs more general maintenance of surrounding cages to make it look better and cleaness of cages.

Very overgrown walkways. Some of the animals could definitely be in bigger cages. Undernourished animals. No more rhino, was poached a year ago. Lion park is separate from the zoo. R200 for a car. All in all a nice outing for the family.

This place is amazing. It's such an interesting selection of wildlife.I got the most out of the experience. The animals are amazing and lively. You can read up quick facts about every animal as you view it. Amazing place!

Great and relaxed place for the whole family. Some of the animals look undernourished.

Nice atmosphere. Less 2 stars just because it's still a zoo...

Admission Fee: R70 Adults R50 Children. Big cats, many species of birds, baboons and buffalos. Enough picnic areas so remember to bring your food and drinks to chill in the park. There is a small fast food shop.

Awesome family day and excellent day for get togethers

It's a nice place to visit. For me I think that there should be some improvements to the zoo. More animals. The current animals they have are interesting especially the Liger(tiger cross lion) beautiful animal.

Need to improve and upgrade. Been the same for the last 8 years. Becoming a bit boring.

ZOOS ARE ANIMAL PRISONS WHERE ALL THE ANIMALS ARE INNOCENT, YET THEY ALL HAVE BEEN GIVEN A LIFE SENTENCE!

There is NO education in captivity. Please don't take your children to the zoo, instead, take them to an animal sanctuary.

Zoos are prisons for animals. They are captivity and entertainment centres where collections of wild animals are exhibited in solitary, often in solitary confinement, with the main aim of satisfying the curiosity of visitors and making money.

Brian Boswell holds a number of animals captive in pathetic conditions at the Natal Zoological Gardens in Camperdown. Go see for yourself. Ban Animal Trading as well as various other organizations have appealed to Boswell for years to put an end to the imprisonment of these animals.

While the plight of all these animals are trapped at the Natal Zoological Gardens and need to be heard, Opal has become a poster child for the injustice found here. Opal is an orangutan who was born at the Zoological Gardens and has been imprisoned for all of her 40 years. She lives a life of boredom, frustration and misery in a barren cage with no stimulation.
#boycottthezoo

Beautiful place to go out with the family very clean and fun place to take kids and to have a day out with family and friends. I would go there again .

Many people put us of even reviews but it was joyous family outing

Omw this place is so awesome ... hats out to the owners and care takers
Must visit you will not regret it

We enjoyed visiting the zoo and lion park. Was a good family outing.

Sadly one of the worst experiences, the state of this facility is in such dismay, the animals look like they are not cared for, the poor chimps have diseases and have no shade or toys, the large cats look so sad and thin like they are under fed. I woke up early and were on the road by 8 with the family armed with our picnic basket and braai stuff, only to come back with everything. So sad seeing these beautiful animals neglected

Great day out with the family..
Seems like its still under some renovations but overall good experience..

A definate place to take the kids. A picnic and restaurant area. Different animals from lical cats..... To goats...... Tigers..... Enjoyed this trip

So many big cats that should be in the wild...some in small cages.

Awesome time with family and my beautiful grandkids enjoyed themselves

Extremely disappointed Animals look sad and depressed. Tiger looked Sooo thin. Looks like it starves. Over growth of vegetation blocking the viewing area. Very unkept and untidy. Animals sitting in the little shade that they can find. No clean drinking water in site for the animals. Will never ever waste my money driving all that way. Unfriendly staff that doesn't even welcome you in or give you a run down or even a map of the place. Pethetic

Animals were very scarce... Tigers were Taken away quite early

If you have not seen big cats of prey,it is a good experience

Interesting place, my son enjoyed seeing the different animals especially the lions and cheetahs

I enjoy to visit this place. I advice families to take a tour to this place, prices are very much affordable. Children will have a new experience

ABSOLUTELY LOVELY...REASONABLE ENTRY FEES...CAN CARRY UR OWN FOOD....LOTS OF SPACE FOR PICNIC...KIDS PLAY AREA WAS AWESOME....BEST OF ALL THE ANIMALS TTHERE WERE ALL VERY BEAUTIFUL... CAPTIVATING...OUT OF THIS WORLD...WIDE RANGE FOR KIDS TO SEE...VERY IMPRESSIVE...HAS A QUICK SHOP AND EATING PLACE AS WELL...

the animals look like they are not fed properly. You can see bones I think people for animal rights should investigate

Nice zoo with all the animals. looking pleasant. Neat and clean .

Good visit nice peaceful environment. Toilets needs ome work and parking needs to be better managed.

Brilliant atmosphere. Very cool and shaded by trees lovely picnic area also lot for kids to do .

A lovely place to go and relax and see a large variety of wild animals. Many big cats within large cages. Good fastfood vendors on site with clean facilities. A pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

Lovely collection of birds, large cats and other animals in a lovely setting

It was crowded by everybody kept in their own space, no noise at all..the animals were active despite the heat...the cafe is well managed...

Lions Tigers Cheetahs Leopards Goats Birds .....awesome

lots of different types of animal's seeing the lions and tigers for the first time it was amazing really loved it will definitely go again

Very disappointing...we were saddened by the poor living conditions & health or the animals

Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable. A must for the kids

Had an amazing day at the Natal zoological gardens as well as the lion park that's not very far from the zoo. Got to see alot of animals at the zoo such as foosas, Tigers, lions, lamas, alpacas, pigs, rabbits, birds etc.. It's an amazing place to take your family to, unfortunately we did not get to see the elephants and zebras on the 7km drive at the lion park. Either than that the overall experience was phenomenal.

condition of the cages are bad. most animals were pacing..... Pacing can be linked to captive stress syndroms, which occurs when animals are highly stressed because they don't feel safe or if they are simply bored. It shows what animals are looking for something. Maybe a place to hide, maybe something something to play with.

Its a very good place nice for kids cos they can view the animals at a close range

Very nice place with area to braai and have a picnic, pathway very uneven and Rocky.

Awesome, great value, saw an elephant, some zebra and some deer before entering the lion park which is awesome.

Loved it.
Will go back