The Natal Zoo

Visiting Hours

Daily 9:00am – 4:00pm

* Closed on Christmas Day *

Entrance Fees

Adults: R100
Children: R70 (Ages 2-12)

Splash Pad:
R50 for 1 hour session
R100 all-day-access
(R20 per non swimming spectator)

Contact Us

031 785 4708
Whatsapp welcome
083 267 0392  |  083 640 2641
admin@natalzoo.co.za

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Lion Park Rd in Cato Ridge
 

Visiting Hours

Daily 9:00am – 4:00pm

* Closed on Christmas Day *

Entrance Fees

Adults: R100
Children: R70 (Ages 2-12)
Splash Pad: 
R50 for 1 hour session
R100 all-day-access
(R20 per non swimming spectator)

Contact Us

031 785 4708
Whatsapp welcome
083 267 0392  |  083 640 2641

Visit Us

Lion Park Rd in Cato Ridge

Park Picnic & Braai Area

Picnic & Braai Area at The Park

A relaxed outdoor spot perfect for families, cyclists & animal lovers.

What you can enjoy:
• Picnic & braai areas
• MTB track
• BMX pump track
• Kids cycle track
• Wild Fairway Golf Range

Entry: R80 per adult
Entry: R50 per child (Ages 2-12)
Children under 2 enter free

Hours: Entrance 9:00–16:00

Self-Drive or Walk/Cycle to the Elephants

Make your way through the park your way – drive, walk, or ride your bicycle to our beautiful Elephant Encounter.

Entry: R80 per adult 
Entry: R50 per child (Ages 2-12)
Children under 2 enter free

R50 per bucket of elephant treats to hand-feed the Ellies.
Pack a picnic and relax at the elephant area under the trees

A peaceful, scenic route perfect for families, photographers, and anyone who wants to get up close to Minoti & Emma. The only place in South Africa where you can see an African and an Asian elephant together – Minoti & Emma are best friends!  

Quad Bike Elephant Experience

Rev up the adventure with our brand-new Quad Bike Elephant Experience.

Quad Bike Experience:
  • R550 per person
  • 45 – 60 min quad bike ride and elephant experience
  • Hand-feed the Ellies with a bucket of treats (included)
An unforgettable mix of adrenaline and awe – nature, adventure, and elephants all in one! Book your Quad & Ellie experience now. 

Please note our Lion Drive is currently closed for maintenance –  we have exciting things happening there!

Natal Zoological Gardens

Right next door to the park – a full family day out Two Attractions, One Neighbourhood!

✔ Walk through the zoo
✔ Huge variety of birds, mammals & reptiles
✔ Kids play area, jungle gyms & trampolines
✔ Zoo Cafe

Pricing
Adults: R100
Kids (2–12): R70

Splash at the Zoo

Splash Pad @ the Natal Zoological Gardens!

Cool down, have fun, and let the kids enjoy our colourful water play zone right inside the zoo next door to the park!

Pricing

• R50 – 1-hour session
• R100 – all-day access
• R20 – non-swimming spectators

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GPS Coordinates:
-29.651547372058893
30.521219220853904

Lion Park Rd, Umlaas Road

Visiting Hours

Monday – Sunday:
9:00am – 4:00pm 

Public Holidays:
9:00am – 4:00pm

Contact us
031 785 4708
083 640 2641

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