This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows a verreaux's eagle-owl at Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in ...

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 ...

Pretoria - The City of Joburg said it was ready to oppose the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, application for the removal of three elephants currently at the Johannesburg Zoo. The applicants are Animal ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new arrival at Johannesburg Zoo has visitors swinging with delight – meet Echo, the zoo’s newest baby gibbon.

This Halloween, the Joburg Zoo will be opening its gates after hours as it hosts an array of spooky and fun-filled activities for families to enjoy. The festivities will include exploring decorated ...

At the heart of the case is the claim that keeping elephants in the zoo violates South Africa’s Constitution, particularly the environmental rights provision, as well as existing animal welfare ...

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 ...