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Locals showed up in droves at the Parkview-based zoo for the monthly morning runs and walk
The Joburg Zoo Trot consists of of the 5km and 10km walk or run. Gates open at 06:30, registration is at 07:00 and the race begins at 07:30.
![Swafiyah and Chareefah Banda show off their medals. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230813082956_IMG__40259-e1692608807628.jpg)
Locals showed up in their sportswear at the Johannesburg Zoo for the Zoo Trot and run on August 13.
![Blessing Chauke, Angela Kwanaite and Jamela Khoza are all smiles after the Zoo Trot. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230813083441_IMG__63346-e1692608621576-409x400.jpg)
The event is organised monthly to promote a healthy lifestyle with a wildlife view for the community.
![Simè Muller finishes off the race strong. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230813082851_IMG__11602-e1692608641567-513x400.jpg)
Johannesburg Zoo executive manager Louise Gorden said, “We are always looking forward to more numbers with every trot. Although winter is approaching and the zoo is generally a cold place, I am hoping more people will come through because it’s a safe activity for children and a place where they can also see animals.”
![Mmathebe Mampane celebrates the end of the Zoo Trot. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230813083752_IMG__06425-e1692608680390-448x400.jpg)
![Wilfred Owen. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230813082941_IMG__80236-e1692608717477-380x400.jpg)
![Rinkie Seimela jumps for joy at the end of the race. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230813083717_IMG__37507-e1692608735573-432x400.jpg)
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