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

Visit Us

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

Donations & Zoo Wish Lists

Our animals love exploring, playing, climbing, sniffing, solving puzzles and discovering new things every day.

Many of the enrichment items we use come from simple everyday objects that families, schools and businesses no longer need.

If you’re having a clear out at home, school or the office, you may have something that could help brighten an animal’s day or support the care of our zoo.

Donations are always appreciated, but never expected. Visiting, sharing our animals online and supporting the zoo in any way already means so much to us.

Bringing something from our wish list? Let our team know when you arrive – we’d love to thank you for your support.

Animal Enrichment

  • Toys, Puzzles Feeders, Treat balls
  • Perfumes
  • Large durable chew toys
    (non-toxic)
  • Boomer balls, Bowling balls
  • Tough rubber balls
  • Rope and Tug toys
  • Kongs (various sizes)
  • Bucket and Spades
  • Kids plastic shell pool/sand pit
  • Water and Sand play tables

Arts & Crafts for Enrichment

  • Burlap sacks, Towels, Sheets
  • Inner toilet rolls, paper towel
  • Toothbrushes
  • Arts & Crafts – paper, paint, sponges, crayons
  • Wrapping paper
  • Cardboard boxes, Paper Bags
    (non printed if possible)
  • Egg cartons
  • Joghurt & ice-cream containers
  • Plastic spoons
  • Newspaper, Books, Magazines
  • Plastic tubs – large and small

Zoo Maintenance & Care

  • Cleaning & hygiene supplies
  • Tools
  • Hose pipes
  • Watering Cans
  • Wheelbarrows
  • Scrubbing brushes, Outdoor Brooms
  • Buckets, Spades, Shovels, Picks
  • Ladders
  • Dustbins
  • Brooms / rakes / shovels
  • Emergency & Health kits

Building & Upgrade Projects

  • Wood
  • Fencing and Wire
  • Paving stones
  • Building Supplies, Cement, Poles
  • Rope
  • Grass & vegetable seed
  • Paint, paint brushes, paint rollers, sandpaper, spraypaint
  • Wooden pallets
  • Artificial Grass
  • Heating/lighting 

Prefer to Make a Financial Donation?

Every contribution, big or small, helps us provide the very best care for the animals at The Natal Zoo.

Your donation helps support:

  • Fresh food and specialised diets
  • Veterinary care and medication
  • Animal enrichment and toys
  • Habitat improvements and maintenance
  • Rescue and rehabilitation projects

If you’d like to make a financial contribution, you can use the banking details below.

Bank: FNB
Account Name: Natal Zoological Gardens
Account Number: 50932783399
Branch Code: 221325
Account Type: Cheque / Current
Reference: Donation + Your Name
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us provide those extra touches that make life more enriching for our animals. Thank you for supporting The Natal Zoo.

Would like to discuss sponsoring an enclosure, project or animal? We’d love to hear from you.

Please contact us at admin@natalzoo.co.za or 031 785 4708 (Whatsapp is welcome)

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