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Joburg Zoo celebrates 115 years

SAXONWOLD – Visitors enjoyed entertainment and cheap entrance fees on the day.

March 24, 2019

Sarah Koning Less than a minute

Sibongile and Nhlanhla Dlamini enjoy a sunny day at the zoo. Photo: Sarah Koning

Hundreds of people descended upon the Johannesburg Zoo on 20 March in celebration of their 115th birthday bash. The zoo hosted a line-up of DJs and kids entertainment during the day.

Visitors paid only R15 to enter the zoo on the day. Journalist Sarah Koning was there to capture all the action.

Bongiwe Sithole and Makgomo Mngqibisa relax together under the trees at the Joburg Zoo. Photo: Sarah Koning

Friends and family view animals together at the zoo. Photo: Sarah Koning

Unathi and Kgatliso Phangela enjoy a fun day out at the zoo. Photo: Sarah Koning

Tristen, Gerhard, Rene and Regardt Els relax together in front of the elephant enclosure. Photo: Sarah Koning

Dinusha Tanjan, Nichay Tanjan and Jordan John explore the Joburg Zoo in celebration of its 115th birthday. Photo: Sarah Koning

Busi, Zandi, Ayanda and Msizi Vilakazi enjoy family time together at the zoo. Photo: Sarah Koning

March 24, 2019

Sarah Koning Less than a minute