National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 5pm (Last entry at 4pm)

Daily schedule Monday - Sunday

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Meerkat talk - 11:10am - Meerkat habitat

Find out how teamwork allows meerkats to survive in dry arid environments such as the Kalahari Desert.

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Elephant talk - 11:40am - Elephant habitat

Meet our elephant family and find out how we keep them healthy through ground breaking research that happens right here at the zoo. 

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Chimpanzee talk - 2:15pm - Chimpanzee habitat

Are chimps closer to monkeys or humans? Discover the clever things they can do to survive. 

 

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Komodo Dragon Talk - 2:40pm - Dragons in Danger

See the world's largest lizard and find out why it is known to be one of the most amazing predators there is!

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Penguin talk - 3:15pm - Penguin habitat

How do these birds fly so well in the water? Discover how these birds are so well adapted to living in the seas.

 

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Giant Otter Talk - 3:40pm - Giant Otter habitat

Why are giant otters known as river wolves? Learn about these impressive predators from South America.

Face To Face With Frankie The Sunda Gharial Crocodile 11 Scaled
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