VIDEOS: Joburg Zoo turns a big 114
SAXONWOLD – Hundreds of people arrived to celebrate 114 years with the Johannesburg Zoo.
Residents and visitors from across Joburg visited the Joburg Zoo as it celebrated 114 years in March.
The birthday celebrations have been marked by a variety of exciting daily activities in the zoo throughout the month. This is meant to promote the accessibility of the zoo to all the diverse people.
The #ZooTrot was thoroughly enjoyable as walkers, runners, young and old were able to absorb the majesty of the animals while keeping healthy. The 5km walk around the zoo was kicked off with none other than a ‘Happy Birthday’ song and cake cutting. Children and adults alike were encouraged to dress up as their favourite animal. A few dogs, elephants and giraffes were spotted.
@joburgzoo the community comes in their hundreds to support the #ZooTrot @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/cEbgIjKPlh
— Ashtyn Mackenzie (@AshtynMackenzie) March 11, 2018
Councillor Nonhlanhla Sifumba, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, City of Joburg, spoke about the achievements at the zoo. “The birthday celebration events are also a way of encouraging residents to get involved in protecting the welfare of animals.”
She explained that the zoo is one of the ways that the City raises revenue for the upkeep of our manmade jungle. The management and staff at the zoo have worked tirelessly to make it one of the best attractions that Joburg has to offer.
The trot finished off with a gigantic cake so that everyone could join in on the carnivalesque festivities.
@joburgzoo elephants march one by one #ZooTrot @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/YkktK1Vfr3
— Ashtyn Mackenzie (@AshtynMackenzie) March 11, 2018
Some of the ways residents can make the birthday extra special among others are by:
- Visiting the zoo with the entire family. All gate takings go towards the caring and feeding of animals. The zoo also caters for all age groups
- Joining a #HeritageTour to see how the zoo has evolved over the 114 years
- Bringing along a treat for the animals to mark the #ZooBirthdayWish
- Encouraging corporates to #AdoptAnimals
- Respecting the animals and protecting the environment by refraining from littering in the Zoo
- Engaging with the #JoburgZoo on its social media platforms to showcase #FamilyFun while contributing to conservation education.
The Zoo has been very busy, read more about new and old developments:
Joburg Zoo in Parkview unveils new R4.5 million veterinary hospital wing
Explore the Joburg Zoo with the Heritage Foundation
Joburg Zoo parking area to get a facelift
Exciting new projects in the future for Johannesburg Zoo in Saxonwold
