Joburg Zoo honours mothers this Mother’s Day
JOBURG – Pack a picnic lunch and come along to enjoy the day and a Big 5 experience on your doorstep, this Mother’s Day.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) will be gifting all mothers in the city with free access into the Zoo, on 9 May to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, councillor Margaret Arnolds said this is to honour mothers in Mzansi, who have made staying home fun; mothers who have home-schooled their children, and mothers who have worked tirelessly during the uncertainty of lockdown, to keep their families safe, happy, and healthy.
“Although we’re not able to celebrate our annual Mother’s Day concert at the Joburg Zoo, dancing to great tunes, this Mother’s Day, 9 May 2021, we’re offering free access to the zoo to all mothers only, strictly from 9am to 11am and on a first come first serve basis which will be limited to the first 500 mothers with a maximum of 2 000 people,” said Arnolds.
Arnolds said with sufficient space for picnics and safe distancing, the zoo is ideal for moms and their families to celebrate Mother’s Day and view our newest moms at the Joburg Zoo, including their off-springs such as the African Buffalo; a Mandrill baboon, and a Nyala.
The general public including children will pay the normal entrance fees of R110 per adult and R65 per child. This will apply to moms who arrive after 11am.
“For those last-minute shoppers, you may also spoil your mom with a symbolic adoption through our Adopt an Animal programme for as little as R300. Moms will receive a personalised adoption certificate; information on the species of the adoption and a photograph of the adopted animal,” explained Arnolds.
Arnolds said the Johannesburg Zoo continues to comply with all Covid regulations and it remains compulsory for all visitors to wear their masks, practise safe distancing by staying within the safety of your bubble with people you are frequently in physical contact with, and by sanitising at all times.
Pack a picnic lunch and come along to enjoy the day and a Big 5 experience on your doorstep, this Mother’s Day.
