JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Three playful lion cubs made their public debut Wednesday, pouncing their way into a large enclosure at the Johannesburg Zoo. Their arrival heralds a new generation of lions at the ...

Get ready for a hoot! Every year on August 4, the world observes International Owl Day. The Johannesburg Zoo has a full line-up of activities to ensure you celebrate the day in a memorable way, where ...

The Johannesburg Zoo’s special “Breakfast with the Zoo Aquarist” programme offered visitors an extraordinary behind-the-scenes glimpse into the aquatic world on Saturday. Guests joined the zoo’s ...

Celebrities Joanna Lumley, Evanna Lynch and Jan Leeming are pleading with Johannesburg zoo in South Africa to have a heart this Valentine’s day and agree to relocate to a sanctuary a 39-year old ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Johannesburg zoo says it has put down its only polar bear because it was suffering from liver and heart illnesses. Zoo officials said Wednesday that 28-year-old Wang had ...

Photo Credit: Cameras track every move of Johannesburg Zoo's badger and tweet his actions to thousands of followers. Johannesburg Zoo / Screenshot Johannesburg will eventually need to give its badger ...

Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos because of their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans. They are the closest living relatives of humans because of the shared ...

The Festival of Lights will take place at the zoo’s premises in Parkview, Johannesburg. It will run between 27 November 2025 and 4 January 2026. It starts at 19:00 and ends at 22:00 from Thursdays to ...

The Johannesburg Zoo houses over 100 species of birds, including eagles, owls, vultures, cranes, pelicans and parrots. GroundUp's Ihsaan Haffejee photographed them. A pair of Alexandrine parakeets at ...

The Johannesburg Zoo has officially gone digital. One of the city’s most-loved attractions has made it simpler than ever to plan your next visit; you can now buy tickets online. Announced on Monday, 3 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. South Africa is known for its world class safaris - Addo Elephant ...